Q&A With Nestle USA Employees
We’ve had our eyes set on innovation since the very beginning. In an ever-evolving world, we’ve been able to harness the power of our most valuable and important asset—our people—to create and inspire some disruptive change and lead our industry. And we’re not done yet – not even close.
How employees describe working at Nestle USA
Handsome position are given away on the basis of favorism and Nepotism.
Review from Operations Dept
My team makes it a great rolw, but aloghtly ubder market pay. Very hard to move up.
Great brands and wide varity of their portfolio
Quality of the product and the comsistency
Interviews are straightfoward pretty much
What it's like to work at Nestle USA
- Nestle USA employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Nestle USA report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Nestle USA have 3 meetings
- 86% of Nestle USA employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Nestle USA employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 60% of Nestle USA employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Nestle USA employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 73% of Nestle USA employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Nestle USA Employees
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What is the work-life balance (9-5p?, 9-6p?) in the Marketing/Advertising dept in McLean, VA?
9-6
You are generally encouraged to go home at 5. Crunch time means later hours but the higher ups don't demand late in-office hours.
I think you mean the Rosslyn, VA location - People are generally in around 8:30-8:45 and almost everyone is gone by 6. But employees do address emails and such from home if needed.
What's the office vibe like at Nestle USA?
Top Employee Response
Depends heavily on the office. Headquarters is much more buttoned up than Solon, which is more buttoned up than Oakland. Generally supportive people, though, who are willing to help you with your career.
Clicks, popular survive. Rules are only for some. People having babies with co-workers. But it’s brushed under the rug.
Varies greatly based on what campus you are on.
What's the work from home policy like at Nestle USA?
Depends on your manager
It depends on your team but overall, the company culture is super understanding and flexible. Most managers wouldn’t mind.
Varies greatly based on your manager. Officially, there isn't much of one.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Sales department at Nestle USA?
Be a favorite
How are layoffs handled in the Sales department at Nestle USA?
Packaged out, happen ofter
How are the career growth opportunities on the Sales team at Nestle USA?
Not good, retail sales is Falling apart at the seems. Management is disconnected and made inadequate hires for mid level leaders
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Nestle USA offer?
Offer specific packages depending on location of move. Varies
What kind of activities do employees at Nestle USA participate in outside of work?
Nestlé cares day
What is the best perk or benefit that Nestle USA offers?
Free food and drinks
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Nestle USA?
Be patient it’s slow process
What do you wish you knew before starting at Nestle USA?
That you don’t have to be qualified to be a manager, just have to know the right people. Or have children with them.
How hard is it to get promoted at Nestle USA?
Depending on who you know or are dating easy
How long after an interview at Nestle USA does it take to hear back?
Could be weeks
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Nestle USA?
Could be weeks, corporate structure is slow
What is the dress code at Nestle USA?
Laid back
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Nestle USA?
6 weeks
How often do employees get raises at Nestle USA?
Every year
What kind of people does Nestle USA like to hire?
They like to make themselves look diverse. But it’s an older boys club and women in management are there because of some middle aged white male
How can I get hired at Nestle USA as a recent grad?
Go to Pepsi
What's the company culture like at Nestle USA?
Culture is up and down. One minute you could be on the layoff train the next getting a bonus. Sales middle management on retail is a disaster
How's the vacation policy at Nestle USA?
Office workers have a decent vacation policy. I'm not sure about factory.
Does Nestle USA drug test or do a background check?
Yes, they do both. Drug test is a hair test for all new employees. They do a background check looking into everything on your resume and a general check.
What's the best part of your job at Nestle USA?
Coming to work every day
How secure do you feel at your job at Nestle USA?
I have very good job security
What kind of people succeed at Nestle USA?
Goal oriented, successful putting there job first. Make decisions that will benefit the company first before making friends. But also be a people person. It’s hard to keep a balance sometimes






