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A subsidiary of the Exelon Corporation, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) provides electricity, natural gas, and other utilities in the power sector. Currently, the company renders power services to about 4 million homes and businesses in Northern Illinois, amassing about 70% of the region’s population. This broad expansion of the company has led to its feature in Fortune 100 list of top Energy Companies. ComEd’s origin story begins as the Western Edison Light Company established by famous inventor and researcher Thomas Edison. Samuel Insull, an associate working under Edison moved to Chicago to establish Commonwealth Edison in 1907. This Chicago, Illinois, United States based firm comprises about 10000 employees who oversee the daily practises of ComEd. The company further opens up for job opportunities through either direct recruitment for qualified professionals or the individuals must take up Pre-employment tests that include Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST).

Subsidiary
$2B to $5B
Large
Multiple locations
Electric Utility Companies, Gas Utility Companies, Water & Sewage Utility Companies
1994

Departments

What departments ComEd employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation41.1%
Engineers16.3%
Management - Other15.2%
Computer / IT - Other7.5%
Administrative - Other5.4%
Accounting / Finance5.3%
Customer Service4%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do ComEd employees have before joining?
Years of experience at ComEd: Newcomers: 22%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 42%. ComEd employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did ComEd employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before ComEd: AT&T, Comcast, Commonwealth Edison Company. Typical ComEd employees have worked at AT&T.
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AT&T
Comcast
Commonwealth Edison Company

Professional Growth

What industries did ComEd employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of ComEd: Electric Utility Companies, Water & Sewage Utility Companies, Colleges / Universities, Electrical & Wiring Installation Companies, Building Companies. ComEd employees most likely come from a Electric Utility Companies industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did ComEd employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at ComEd: Small: 24%, Medium: 13%, Large: 63%. Most ComEd employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at ComEd study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at ComEd study?
DePaul University
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at ComEd?
Time employed at ComEd: <1: 7%, 1-3: 19%, 4-8: 41%, 9-13: 14%, 14-20: 6%, 20+: 13%. Most ComEd employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does ComEd rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at ComEd: 73.2% Male and 26.8% Female. Age ratio at ComEd: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 35%, 31-40: 35%, 41-50: 16%, 51-60: 11%, 60+: 3%. ComEd rates - 0.2% less female than the industry average. Most ComEd employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does ComEd rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at ComEd: high. ComEd ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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