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Q&A With The Salvation Army Employees
The Salvation Army provides a unique opportunity to utilize your talents and skills in a career aimed to help those in need. The many benefits, Christian work environment and convenient hours offer an exceptional experience for our employees and their families. The Salvation Army invites you to consider joining our team and help us in fulfilling our promise of Doing The Most Good!
How employees describe working at The Salvation Army
deal with friendly and lovely custoners
I had a situation where i got hurt the fax machine wasnt working i coulnt drive at that moment couse of my situation , So i send a picture of the document for the days i was going be out , so they ask me to come bring de document in person knowing i coulnd drive . Its like no care about employees
It is challenging and fulfilling
Visionary. Fair, capable and caring
I believe in their mission and core values.
What it's like to work at The Salvation Army
- The Salvation Army employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
- Employees at The Salvation Army report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at The Salvation Army have 1 meeting
- 73% of The Salvation Army employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- The Salvation Army employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 50% of The Salvation Army employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- The Salvation Army employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 57% of The Salvation Army employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With The Salvation Army Employees
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How long after an interview at The Salvation Army does it take to hear back?
A week to three
How often do promotions happen at The Salvation Army?
I think yearly
Does The Salvation Army have a volunteer program?
Yes we do you can volunteer at the thrift stores
How can I get hired at The Salvation Army as a recent grad?
Ok you go to the website
What is The Salvation Army's internship program like?
Its pretty good
How's the leadership on the Operations team at The Salvation Army?
Varies by location.
What does the ideal candidate in the Operations department look like at The Salvation Army?
Flexible, dedicated, mission driven, team player, dependable, punctual, adheres to dress policy, can communicate respectfully under pressure.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining The Salvation Army?
The work-life balance, the expectation for over 70 hours a week worth of expected demands and tasks.
How does The Salvation Army measure success and growth in the Operations department?
As long as their required minimum standards are being met and growing at all, they are happy. They may tell you other things but they have a huge focus on youth ministry. If youth ministry is not going well there will be problems.
What's the work from home policy like at The Salvation Army?
It is rare to have a work from home policy as an employee. The officers can work from home and make their own schedule as long as it includes some office time every week.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Operations department at The Salvation Army?
A full set of soft skills to back up any area of expertise: communication, flexibility, dependability, etc....
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at The Salvation Army?
Be open, excited about new opportunities, be punctual and dependable, be flexible and patient.
What is the onboarding process like at The Salvation Army and how long does it last?
It is very quick for employees. Some positions have a trial period of a month or two. It takes 3 or 4 years for those becoming officers and then an additional 5 year probation period at the rank of Lieutenant.
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does The Salvation Army offer?
It depends on your level of investment in The Army. None or very little for employees, totally paid for by most officers.
What makes you the most proud about working at The Salvation Army?
Its mission and present focus on transformational living.
What is the company mobility like at The Salvation Army?
Once you are in and well respected there is a great deal of options open if you watch for the internal job postings and are willing and able to move.
What kind of activities do employees at The Salvation Army participate in outside of work?
All kinds: sports, church activities, drinking, dancing, art, crafts, music, cultural activities, ethnic activities, recreational, farm, city, you name it and there is an employee of The Salvation Army participating in it.
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Operations department at The Salvation Army?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony; are you willing to submit to a background check; What attracted you to this job position; Why do you personally want to do this job?
What is the best perk or benefit that The Salvation Army offers?
Being a part of an incredibly meaningful mission. From the janitor, to receptionist, to social service counselor, no matter what part you play in working for The Army, you have the honor of being part of transforming thousands of lives and families and providing help when no one else can or will. This is an amazing feeling and worth all sacrifices to experience and be part of this ministry.
How does The Salvation Army measure success and growth in the Product department?
There is no measure for that nothing is ever good enough we are truly treated like well almost like slaves we are told we cannot talk even though people work hard if you're too happy they will mess with you they will tell you you cannot use the restroom without asking and even then they will try to tell you no one day I was very very sick throwing up I asked to go home and I was told no
How secure do you feel at your job at The Salvation Army?
It's a steady job.
What is the best part about your compensation package at The Salvation Army?
Health insurance
What is most positive about the culture and environment at The Salvation Army?
We get a lot accomplished and get to travel to other parts of the world frequently.
What needs to change to make the company culture better at The Salvation Army?
Nothing more help
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Should I work at The Salvation Army?
38% of The Salvation Army employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 16% are neutral and 46% would not recommend working at The Salvation Army to their friends.
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passive |
| 46% | Detractors |
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