Here's what people have asked and answered about working for and interviewing at American Cancer Society.
View all 30 questions about American Cancer Society
Asked
Advancement comes from tenure. They could care less about your experience outside of ACS.
Answered
Good Morale, More silos with less collaboration
Answered - Director of Donations and Data Processing (Former Employee) - Oklahoma City, OK
Constantly watching your back and wondering if you are going to be let go.
Answered - Community Development Manager (Current Employee) - Culver City, CA
High stress! Staff are often given goals that are unattainable. Layoffs loom so constantly. If you interview, ask how many layoffs have occurred in that office? Be specific.
Answered
Right now the life has been sucked out of the organization. Its deflated, and I would only suggest working here if you are desperate.
Answered - Assistant Manager (Current Employee) - New York, NY
Very friendly atmosphere, and a respectable place.
Answered - Desk Clerk (Former Employee) - Gainesville, FL
The work environment is very depressing and everyone does not know if they will have a job from one day to another. Revolving door atmosphere.
Answered - Team Supervisor (Current Employee) - Austin, TX
Very friendly
Answered - Volunteer (Former Employee) - Homewood, IL
Everyone seems stressed all the time.
Answered - Coordinator, Division Office & Event Support (Former Employee) - Philadelphia, PA
Everybody wants to be in charge, so I did not notice much room for growth.
Answered - Office Coordinator (Contractor) (Former Employee) - Hauppauge, NY