Joining Smith - Employee Onboarding | Comparably
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Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith’s Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more. read more
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Joining Smith - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Smith is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Smith 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.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Very Prepared100%
Prepared0%
Somewhat Prepared0%
Unprepared0%
Very Unprepared0%
How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?
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Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Smith are rated an A+. At Smith most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 50% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Smith.

AnswerPercent
Every week33%
Once a month29%
Once a quarter16%
Once a year17%
Never5%
How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?
2

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 25% of employees at Smith said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Smith employees earn $108,619. Smith ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in Houston. Learn More about Salaries at Smith.

Average Salaries at Smith by Department
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Get Acclimated

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

AnswerPercent
Company Mission0%
Comp & Benefits0%
Co-Workers67%
Comfort & Familiarity33%
Career Advancement Opportunities0%
What's the main reason you stay at your current company?
AnswerPercent
>1 hour0%
1 hour34%
45 minutes33%
30 minutes0%
I eat at my desk33%
How long do you take for lunch breaks?
AnswerPercent
Multiple times a week50%
Once a week50%
Once a month0%
Once a quarter0%
Never0%
How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?
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Professional Development

Smith ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in Houston. 80% of employees feel as though Smith is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 64% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Smith.

AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?
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