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Q&A With LKQ Corporation Employees
LKQ listens to its people. Everyone has a voice. In fact, many of the best ideas come from those employees who are closest to the operations and the customer. We embrace this concept through our corporate Great Ideas initiative. So many of our employees have contributed ideas on how to improve operational metrics like sales, cost, efficiency, as well as people and culture improvement initiatives.
How employees describe working at LKQ Corporation
I love my job and i work with some awesome people
Excellent customer service - I had the occasion to deal with one of your return specialists, Lindsey Simmons . She is an asset to your company. Very knowledgeable and great customer service. I also dealt with Austin Pollard , in your sales dept - Excellent customer service and knowledgeable.
Bring quality good parts to the table.
Focus on quality and logistics
No investment in the company. Just looting from C Suite
What it's like to work at LKQ Corporation
- Les employés de LKQ Corporation travaillent généralement 9.0 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez LKQ Corporation signalent que le rythme de travail est extrêmement rapide
- Au cours d’une journée normale, les employés de LKQ Corporation ont 0 réunions
- 69% des employés de chez LKQ Corporation sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de LKQ Corporation prennent le plus souvent 15-20 congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 80% des employés chez LKQ Corporation déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de LKQ Corporation ne reçoivent jamais de commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail
- 54% of LKQ Corporation employees call their work environment négatif
Q&A With LKQ Corporation Employees
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What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at LKQ Corporation?
Letting things roll off your back and not blow up over the stuff the GM does or doesn't do.
Phone etiquette
What is the onboarding process like at LKQ Corporation and how long does it last?
A week
Have no idea what that means.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at LKQ Corporation?
Keep looking for better work and when that happens run far like the wind.
Keep looking for something else. This is a very disfunctional company that pays CSRs a pathetic $11/hr. IT dept. is clueless, and the management style is very similar to that of the tv show "Mad Men" in that it's stuck in the 60's..
How often do employees get raises at LKQ Corporation?
Meilleure réponse des employés
Every five years or so.. As long as all are paid the same wages, work ethic, reliability or depends on how much the GM wants to give you and keep for his bonus
How can I get hired at LKQ Corporation as a recent grad?
Have good work ethics and knowledge in whatever department of your application and a clean driving record if choosing to be a delivery driver or the warehouse position.
How are layoffs handled in the Customer Support department at LKQ Corporation?
They do it over the phone, no signing of paper work, no copy of the termination. So really not good at doing it formally. The reason given is fair, but in my case...I think was just one of the reasons given...
How are the career growth opportunities on the Customer Support team at LKQ Corporation?
Non- existent.
Does LKQ Corporation have a volunteer program?
No
What perk or benefit should LKQ Corporation have?
Better starting pay would be a huge benefit, and if bilingual, compensation for that skill which is currently not would seem fair.
How often do promotions happen at LKQ Corporation?
No promotions when I was employed.
What is LKQ Corporation's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Not allowed
What is the daily attire at LKQ Corporation?
Business Casual
What are company outings like at LKQ Corporation?
Never had one in approx. 2 years.
Is it possible to switch teams at LKQ Corporation? If so, what is the process?
I believe it is but not sure what the process is.
What is the PTO policy at LKQ Corporation?
Accrued by hours worked but not clear what the amount of PTO per hours worked...unclear.
What is the hardest interview question LKQ Corporation asks?
There were no hard interview questions.
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does LKQ Corporation offer?
Not aware.
What makes you the most proud about working at LKQ Corporation?
Interpersonal relationships with clientele.
What kind of activities do employees at LKQ Corporation participate in outside of work?
None that, in almost 2 years, I was made aware of.
What is the company mobility like at LKQ Corporation?
Non existent.
How are the dental insurance options at LKQ Corporation?
Again, expensive.
What is the best perk or benefit that LKQ Corporation offers?
Occasional free lunch
How are the vision insurance options at LKQ Corporation?
financially out of reach
What do you wish you knew before starting at LKQ Corporation?
The level of unprofessional-ism from the leadership.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at LKQ Corporation?
do not stand for your rights as an employee or you will be terminated.
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Should I work at LKQ Corporation?
31% of LKQ Corporation employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 16% are neutral and 53% would not recommend working at LKQ Corporation to their friends.
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passive |
| 53% | Detractors |
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