National Book Store
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    Working at National Book Store

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    Work/Life balance
    3.7(41 ratings)
    Career development
    4.0(41 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.9(41 ratings)
    Management
    3.8(41 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.9(41 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    5.0(1 ratings)
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    3.0
    Merchandise Manager
    Jul 2025
    Mandaluyong City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    ok and very nice people are well orientedHead Officer are very accommodating
    5.0
    Management Trainee
    Mar 2024
    Ozamiz City Misamis Occidental3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I am incredibly proud and honored to be a part of this organization.
    The good thingsKnowing and learning by indulging every part of the work in different departments. The knowledge that I gained through trainings was advantageous and will always be valuable for future endeavors.
    The challengesBeing trained for Management Trainee that allows me to deepen my understanding and broaden my expertise in the field of management. And as for me being actively involved in every aspect of company's operation poses a constant challenge.
    1.0
    Assistant
    Nov 2022
    Pasay City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Ok to try but not to stay a year.
    The good thingsEarly time out. Holiday off
    The challengesOffice politics Toxic managers & directors Blame game management Low compensation
    5.0
    Sales associate
    Mar 2022
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Good quality and competitive
    The good thingsConvenient, customers oriented, knowledgeable, friendly and hospitable
    The challengesThe challenge is you have to manage your patience to assist more customers everyday.
    5.0
    Import staff
    Jun 2021
    Mandaluyong City Metro Manila7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    NBS will teach you how to think outside the box for you to grow.
    The good thingsThe company provide lots of interactive training that will give personal and professional growth.
    The challengesI've been challenge to manage my time efficiently to meet the deadlines on or before the due time.
    5.0
    Sales associate
    Nov 2020
    Quezon City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It gives a good experience
    The good thingsCo workers, nice costumer, working environment, management, and events.
    The challengesUnpredictable costumer, unexpected situation.
    5.0
    Freelance Animator
    Sep 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    It's very exciting and interesting.
    The good thingsI'm so happy to be part of this wonderful company. People here are so nice and caring, and their vision is clear.
    The challengesI'm on a project-based term with the company, and that's the only challenge, actually. Being on-call.
    1.0
    head office employee
    May 2020
    Mandaluyong City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    You have long working hours and your career growth is stagnant.
    The good thingsthey give bonuses at times.
    The challengescareer is stagnant and tenureship is not important.
    5.0
    timekeeper
    Mar 2020
    Working in this company , I developed interpersonal skill and problem-solving skills.
    The good thingsMy less than fifteen years experience taught me to deliver excellent service to customers.
    The challengesThis company should create more specific role for the employees to have equal responsibilities .
    5.0
    Design officer
    Feb 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great career growth and exposure
    The good thingsGreat work environment and almost complete benefits
    The challengesToo many priority projects to have with less work force to do it
    4.0
    Cashier / Counter checker
    Jan 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great Experience
    The good thingsThey give youba chance to prove your skills and to regular you.
    The challengesThey will give their trust to you for another
    5.0
    Office staff
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I have a lot of work experiences like cashier, cash custodian etc.
    The good thingsI want to be part of your company, and I am willing to undergo training and to learn if you will hire me i'll do my duties and responsibilities of your company.
    The challengesI do expect your company is excellent service. I do my best to work hard of your company.
    5.0
    Counter Checker
    Oct 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Unforgettable and amazing experience.
    The good thingsThe management , the work place, and my co-worker
    The challengesNothing. All of my experiences here is really amazing because they made me a better person. I really learned a lot from this company.
    5.0
    Customer care service
    Oct 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great
    The good thingsGood Company, Good People, Work is Very easy
    The challengesEverytime the peak season comes, it's very difficult to handle the customer complains, customer needs, but the end of the day i'm so happy provide their needed.
    3.0
    Office staff
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Im a hardworking ,fast learner and multitasking.
    The good thingsI enjoy work to this company,because I love my job.
    The challengesBy checking the items while I received the deliveries.
    3.0
    Production worker
    Aug 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Excellent
    The good thingsAll worker is like a family and how helping each other.
    The challengesI totally enjoy worked to this company,the challenged is how to improve your self everyday.
    5.0
    Internal auditor
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    It's been great and honored to be part of this best retail company.
    The good thingsThe company value the morale of every employee and allows you to explore the opportunities that you might get in.
    The challengesThere are some limitations that hinders the Internal Audit department to perform its job independently.
    4.0
    Customer service
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role
    All in all its a good company to start with.
    The good thingsGood thing is that the salary never delays.
    The challengesThe challenges is how you will handle the fumming mad customer. And suggestive selling.
    3.0
    Delivery Driver
    Feb 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    learn a lot
    The good thingslot of good things learn new road for delivery how to fast quickly to traffic
    The challengesco employee are friendly and learn how to cooperate new people and customer
    5.0
    confidential
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A happy working place
    The good thingsthe people and the management.
    The challengesoverloaded with work and not balance with the manpower.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    HR Training Specialist
    Mar 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Guaranteed Growth
    The good thingsThe company is very serious when it comes to employee development. NBS invests on training, both in-house and external. Flexi work hours
    The challengesNone, NBS is a happy place to stay at.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Data controller
    Oct 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Happy but stressful
    The good thingsThe good customer service
    The challengesThe overwork but not appreciated
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Encoder
    Oct 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role
    To be responsible in every actions we made
    The good thingsI had a lot of friend and I learn more on computer.
    The challengesEveryday had a new challenged at work. I learned more technique's to process information problems.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Intern- Brand Department
    Jul 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Intern Brand Department
    The good thingsThe whole Brand department team are very reachable and easy to accompany with, as an intern there is everything to gain in terms of information in this team.
    The challengesNothing at all
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Branch admin,timekeeper receiving report consolidator,customer service cashier sales asst.
    Apr 2017
    AmaZinh
    The good thingsIts a multi tasking
    The challengesU will be trained from one place to another
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Sales associate
    Mar 2017
    Help boist ur confidence in selling
    The good thingsGood thing is NBS help u increase your confidence to communicate customers.
    The challengesChallenge is help u be have concreate goal to achieve your quota. You learn everyday... I n different experiences.
    3.0
    Supervisor
    Mar 2017
    I learned a lot for 3 mos. time and looking forward..
    The good thingsHealthy working environment
    The challengesNew system and expansion..
    5.0
    WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
    Mar 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    One of the stable company in the philippines
    The good thingsChallenges and fast pace
    The challengesWorking in different types of people
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer service
    Feb 2017
    Customer service
    The good thingsGood salary and nice environment
    The challengesFriendly co workers
    4.0
    [Confidential]
    Feb 2017
    Loaded but the is a true source of knowledge
    The good thingsCoworkers and the management has a good culture and values.
    The challengesLimited equipment/tools and supplies for the job.
    4 people found this helpful
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