Pros
- Excellent pay and benefits. The company prides itself on paying top dollar for top talent.
- Strong sense of expectations. I have very clear goals and I know exactly what is expected of me. I understand the financial and career rewards for exceeding those goals and I understand the consequences of not meeting my goals.
- Opportunities for career growth. In my experience the company prefers to promote from within. Hard work and business aptitude is rewarded.
- Low amount of "admin" work and unnecessary meetings. The focus is always on achieving your goals. There is very little "extra-curricular" activity at Sensient. No HR-type committees, no company expectation of community service, no recruiting activities. I get to do my job and go home.
- Strong company culture. You either fit in or you won't make it. The company culture is very serious and professional. You leave your outside life at the door when you get to work - there is virtually no "chit-chat" in the office. When you're in the office, the expectation is that you're actually working, not talking about how great your weekend was.
I suspect a majority of the negative reviews are from people who couldn't cut it at Sensient. The CEO has made it clear that he wants "winners", exceptional talent doing exceptional work for an exceptional company. In many cases the negative review is a reflection on the author, not on the company.
Cons
- Demanding environment. If expectations are not met you will be let go.
- Company culture can be difficult for younger or less experienced staff members.
