American Express reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(18,633 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

American Express has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18,633 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The American Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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19K reviews
5.0
Dec 13, 2010

Great Experience

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very positive work experience - I was employed as a consultant and was more than happy to come back for a 2nd assignment. The American Express name is impressive on any resume.

Cons

Really depends on the area that you are working for- I can only describe my experiences in terms of whom I reported to and the projects that I worked on.

4.0
Dec 7, 2010

Great Brand

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand to work on, great benefits, exciting products, international flavor, plenty of travel and interaction with global team members

Cons

Stressful environment with aggressive deadlines and tough senior management, lack of work life balance particularly at junior levels and mid-management

3.0
Dec 2, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company for personal development, training and growth if you are in the right division with the right manager. Company has a great reputation as a fortune 500 organization.

Cons

Limited mobility due constant downsizing, really low compensation package compared to industry standards. American Express will not promote from within and offer appropriate compensation.

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