Q&A With Overstock.com Employees
Situated a few minutes' drive from Salt Lake City, Utah, Overstock is an original resident of the 'Silicon Slopes,' one of the fastest growing technology hubs in the country. We're game changers, problem solvers, and collaborators. We are a passionate group of creative people who love and believe in the work we do. Oh, and did we mention we're pretty good at table tennis? Each one of us has a unique role in a fast-paced, tech-driven ecommerce landscape.
How employees describe working at Overstock.com
I really enjoy extra bonuses from the financial company Acima.
It simple and quick, I went in spoke with Antonio, and after 20min notified that someone might contact me.
Love the variety of items and the fact that they are committed to DEI policies-- will be shopping here more than amazon
Everything. Taking responsibility and start firing themselves
Pay market wages or even just pay within their own pay bands.
What it's like to work at Overstock.com
- Overstock.com employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
- Employees at Overstock.com report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Overstock.com have 1 meeting
- 88% of Overstock.com employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Overstock.com employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 81% of Overstock.com employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Overstock.com employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 83% of Overstock.com employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Overstock.com Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 97
How does Overstock.com handle HR issues?
Quickly & quietly.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Engineering department at Overstock.com?
Being able to understand the connections & the ability to troubleshoot.
What skills do you need to be successful in the IT department at Overstock.com?
Need knowledge of the types of JavaScript & information technology administration.
How does Overstock.com measure success and growth in the HR department?
Through peer reviews and feedback
How innovative is Overstock.com?
WOW not only is your voice heard at Overstock but the company is on the cutting edge of technology not only in the eCommerce space but also the financial industry.
How flexible is your work schedule at Overstock.com?
The most flexible job that I have worked.
How would you compare interviewing at Overstock.com to other places you've interviewed?
Overstock has been the best interview that I experienced. I felt like an individual and not a number. The communication was quick and on point. Also very transparent as they were not trying to sell me the job or the company. They were very realistic about the expectation of the position I applied for and I always knew where I was in the process and what the next steps would be.
How's the leadership on the IT team at Overstock.com?
Know what they are doing
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the IT department at Overstock.com?
Technical questions. Industry standard.
What are some of the best things about your team at Overstock.com?
I like that everyone tries to do their best all of the time.






