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Q&A With Mattel, Inc. Employees
We're all about spreading wonder, and we do it in three main ways: Community: Being part of ours means bringing the real you to work and accepting your 30,000 crazy-smart, diverse, inspirational co-workers as your second family. Opportunity: Here, it's limited only by your own imagination. You'll find creative ways to add to our legendary heritage and grow your career by shaping a company in transition. Purpose: We never forget that what we do has real impact on kids and families. It's why we work so hard to create life-changing experiences for them, then make time to give back and see the power of play in action.
How employees describe working at Mattel, Inc.
great brands and easy commute for LA
HONESTY & Professionalism in all dealings
We are all supportive and try to keep everything running even without support from HR or management.
Great culture. Feels like these days they always do whats right
Purposeful, clear vision, live by values and have a long term strategy to grow the company. Caring for her employees!
What it's like to work at Mattel, Inc.
- Mattel, Inc. employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Mattel, Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Mattel, Inc. have 3 meetings
- 79% of Mattel, Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Mattel, Inc. employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 14% of Mattel, Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Mattel, Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 59% of Mattel, Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Mattel, Inc. Employees
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How's the vacation policy at Mattel, Inc.?
They switched policy to unlimited time off and still maintain half day Fridays as of now.
Stingy. 2 weeks only for years 1-4; 3 weeks for years 5-14; 4 weeks for years 15-19; 5 weeks for 20+ years
There's good news and bad news. Bad news is, they are pretty strict with new employees below exec level starting at 2 weeks vacation. I came from a company where I had gotten up to 4 weeks vacation and there was no wiggle room in negotiating more at Mattel even though I was at the Director level. BUT we have year-round half-day Fridays...so in the end, you get WAY more vacation time and it's such an amazing thing to get long weekends year-round.
What interview questions does Mattel, Inc. ask?
Top Employee Response
Your favorite member of the Wu Tang Clan
There are no set questions.
How can I get hired at Mattel, Inc. as a recent grad?
apply online
What kind of people does Mattel, Inc. like to hire?
bright friendly people
What are your coworkers at Mattel, Inc. like?
Mostly nice, but it depends entirely on your department/group.
What benefits does Mattel, Inc. provide?
Typical Fortune 500 suite of benefits with annual increases in employee- paid insurance premiums. There was also a decrease in 401k match a couple of years ago. Beware that the 401k vesting period is 3 years, and it is 0% vested until the anniversary of the 3rd year. Horrible!
How much and how often do raises happen at Mattel, Inc.?
Typically only once a year and no more than a 3-4% pool, although sometimes even lower.
How's the work pace at Mattel, Inc.?
Depends on your function and manager.
What's the best part of your job at Mattel, Inc.?
Leaving every day.
How secure do you feel at your job at Mattel, Inc.?
It varies from day to day. Usually, extremely secure because there is a long-standing hiring freeze. On the other hand, RIFs are probably around the corner.
How's the feedback proccess at Mattel, Inc.?
Depends entirely on your manager.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Mattel, Inc.?
Depends on your role and department.
What are the team outings like at Mattel, Inc.?
Non-existent unless you're in marketing.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Mattel, Inc.?
Tell them you believe in the company and its "digital first" strategy -- whatever that is. Tell them that you think the "WONDER" values are inspiring even though they aren't really values. But the better advice: don't even try. Instead, save yourself the effort and decline the interview.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Mattel, Inc.?
That it's "leadership" is a bunch of egotistical children who are only in it for themselves and that as long as they are in good with the current COO, they will continue to be employed and promoted beyond their capabilities, no matter how little they actually contribute -- or even how much they cost the company through their failures.
How's the morale at Mattel, Inc.?
Beyond terrible.
How much diversity is there among employees at Mattel, Inc.?
Not very.
What's the office layout like at Mattel, Inc.?
Different on every floor of the tower. Chaotic in the design center.
What unique perks and benefits does Mattel, Inc. provide?
Half-day Fridays year round.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Mattel, Inc.?
Unremarkable
How do I do well in an interview at Mattel, Inc.?
Be yourself. "Culture fit" is very important -- not that there is a corporate culture. Every group is different, but mostly, you don't want to pretend to be something you're not only to find yourself surrounded by people who expect you to be the "other" person they interviewed.
How long do the interviews usually take at Mattel, Inc.?
30 minutes.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Mattel, Inc.?
"Why do you want to work here?"
How would you compare interviewing at Mattel, Inc. to other places you've interviewed?
Not very challenging.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Mattel, Inc.?
I only met with the hiring manager. It took several weeks, mostly because the offer was abysmal.
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Should I work at Mattel, Inc.?
40% of Mattel, Inc. employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 20% are neutral and 40% would not recommend working at Mattel, Inc. to their friends.
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passive |
| 40% | Detractors |
