Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential. read more

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Joining Quest Software - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Quest Software is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Quest Software employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	50%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Quest Software are rated a C+. At Quest Software most employees said they received feedback never or once a month. 33% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Quest Software.

Answer	Percent
Every week	14%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	14%
Never	29%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Quest Software employees earn $105,517. Quest Software ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in Los Angeles. Learn More about Salaries at Quest Software.

Average Salaries at Quest Software by Department

$133k*

Engineering

$160k*

Product

$121k*

Design

$88k*

Marketing

$102k*

Operations

$71k*

Admin

$95k*

Business Dev

$82k*

Finance

$64k*

Customer Support

$109k*

$103k*

$133k*

Legal

$144k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Quest Software, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Quest Software the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Quest Software, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	50%
Comfort & Familiarity	50%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	20%
Once a week	20%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	40%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Quest Software ranks in the Bottom 25% of companies for professional development in Los Angeles. 33% of employees feel as though Quest Software is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 29% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Quest Software.

Answer	Percent
Yes	29%
No	71%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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