Joining Shedd Aquarium - Employee Onboarding
Employee Sentiment
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Meet Your Managers
Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Shedd Aquarium are rated a C-. At Shedd Aquarium most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or never. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Shedd Aquarium.
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, Shedd Aquarium employees earn $101,524. Shedd Aquarium ranks in the Bottom 10% for compensation in Chicago. Learn More about Salaries at Shedd Aquarium.
* 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 Shedd Aquarium, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Shedd Aquarium, many employees say it’s because of the co-workers.
Professional Development
Shedd Aquarium ranks in the Bottom 15% of companies for professional development in Chicago. 100% of employees feel as though Shedd Aquarium is beneficial to their continuous career growth. Learn More about Professional Development at Shedd Aquarium.
