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CPS, Inc. has grown from one of the country's leading laboratory and engineering recruiters to a full-service national recruiting agency covering a wide range of markets. Though times have changed, one constant has remained: its commitment to connecting great companies with excellent individuals. It works with both job seekers and companies to solve difficulties and overcome obstacles as quickly as possible. CPS, Inc. begins by listening, then develop tailored tactics to assist everyone in achieving their objectives. Its working environment is also fantastic. It has big expectations, but our attitude is to work hard and play hard. The dress code at CPS, Inc. is casual, and it provide breakfast to help employees get through the day, as well as catered lunch on Thursdays. Contests, excursions, bonuses, and other events are also sponsored by CPS, Inc.

Company - Private
$10M to $25M
Small
Multiple locations
Employment Services Companies
1973
What departments CPS employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation45.2%
Education - Other35.4%
Administrative7.6%
Preschool / Primary / Secondary School Teachers7%
Education Administrators4.8%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do CPS employees have before joining?
Years of experience at CPS: Newcomers: 24%, Experiencers: 19%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 38%. CPS employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did CPS employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before CPS: Advocate Health Care, American Marketing and Publishing, Amtrak. Typical CPS employees have worked at Advocate Health Care.
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Advocate Health Care
American Marketing and Publishing
Amtrak
What industries did CPS employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of CPS: Niche Education, Colleges / Universities, Elementary & Secondary School, General Hospitals, Outpatient Care Centers. CPS employees most likely come from a Niche Education industry background.
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Where did CPS employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at CPS: Small: 36%, Medium: 15%, Large: 49%. Most CPS employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at CPS study?
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Where did employees at CPS study?
Chicago State University
DePaul University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at CPS?
Time employed at CPS: <1: 2%, 1-3: 7%, 4-8: 29%, 9-13: 20%, 14-20: 21%, 20+: 21%. Most CPS employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does CPS rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at CPS: 44.3% Male and 55.7% Female. Age ratio at CPS: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 17%, 31-40: 36%, 41-50: 25%, 51-60: 14%, 60+: 8%. CPS rates - 0.7% more female than the industry average. Most CPS employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does CPS rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at CPS: very low. CPS ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do CPS employees go on to work at?
Future employers of CPS: AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.), CBRE, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chicago Public Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools. People who work at CPS most typically go on to work for the AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.).
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CBRE
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools
Cincinnati Public Schools

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What’s the gender distribution at CPS?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
55.7% female, 44.3% male.
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What year was CPS founded?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
1973.
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What industry does CPS belong to?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Human Resources.
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What is the annual revenue of CPS?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
I believe they make around $10m to $25m a year.
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what are the chances of career advancement at CPS?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
very low.
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How long do people usually work for CPS?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did CPS employees work for?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Large companies before CPS.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving CPS?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.), CBRE, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chicago Public Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools, Hunt Brothers Pizza, Self Employed, University of Phoenix.
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Where did employees work before joining CPS?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Advocate Health Care, American Marketing and Publishing, Amtrak, Aramark, BP, Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Public Schools.
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How old are CPS’s employees in general?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
around 31-40.
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Where did most of CPS employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
Chicago State University, DePaul University, National Louis University, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Illinois at Chicago.
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What are the standard work hours? Are we expected to work OT?
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A year ago
Standard hours are 9 to 5.30 (some work 830 to 5, or different if you commute from far away and they like you enough to allow you to do so). \
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A year ago
Yes overtime is expected - unfortunately that is instead of finding ways to do things efficiently or to plan correctly or hold people to schedules.
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I’m thinking about joining this to be a part time teaching assistant. whats starting pay will be like...
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A year ago
I gurantee that they offer a good pay😄
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A year ago
Pay is $15-$17 💰per hour but no remote work option.
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How are the working hours?
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A year ago
Flexiable working hours as long as you are getting you work done. I was working 4 10 hour shifts and had my time off every other weekend.
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A year ago
Currently I work Monday-Thursday from 6:30-5:00.
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Can we include part time work experience during the interview?
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A year ago
Absolutely yes you can
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A year ago
Yes, you should! As long as your draw on the relevant experience it is good!
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I like the most of the company's atmosphere and work ethic.
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A year ago
Not a bad place to work
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A year ago
😂 fun and energetic place with a supportive management
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How long do you have to be employed to be able to apply for another position?
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A year ago
6 months unless you are a admin worker😇
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A year ago
i think after 1 year
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Is it required to have a CDL to work here?
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A year ago
Not for most jobs. some will.
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A year ago
It is required to have a CDL. they will send you to a two week cours.
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Can you work remotely at CPS?
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A year ago
You may work from home but only when they feel like it.
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A year ago
No work from home option.I drive an hour to work and an hour home Monday thru Friday.
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Drug testing??⚗
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A year ago
Yes they do drug test at the initital hiring process
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A year ago
Yep
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I had a panel interview yesterday.Wondering how long after panel interview, do you hear from CPS recruiter..
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A year ago
Not long
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A year ago
The next day after the interview.
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How soon after the face to face interview are you notified whether you received the job or not?
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A year ago
It depends.Can be at least 1 week😓
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A year ago
I waited only 3 days after my interview
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Do you need experience to work at CPS?
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A year ago
Some needed some dnt😒
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A year ago
High positions they require certain experience in the field
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Will they hire with a misdemeanor on record?
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A year ago
Not sure dude.please contact HR
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A year ago
No they dnt🙅
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What is the vacation policy like at CPS?
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A year ago
I was only there 3 years and received 14 days.😍
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A year ago
The vacation is a week vacation
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I was summer relief so i was a porter some days and doorman or concierge other days..
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A year ago
Some people don't want to be the best person in the line of work sometime.
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A year ago
I also had a very difficult position to be placed in.
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I just wanna know abt the gender distribution of this place.
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A year ago
55.7% female, 44.3% male.
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A year ago
Percentage wise there are high female count
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What are the most important attributes that CPS looks for in future employees to support the culture the company is trying to foster?
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A year ago
New employees should have good communication skills to include listening skills and no fear to ask questions if there is any uncertainty.
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A year ago
Safety is priority in all areas of the company, and everyone has a responsibility to keep watch for safety issue, stop work (if needed) when unsafe possibilities are indentified, and always watch the back of the team around you.
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Is there any stressfull part abt working here?🥵
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A year ago
Nothing stressfull about working here.
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A year ago
Not always equitable in business dealings with employees
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What is the interview process like?
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A year ago
No intimidation and no pressure.
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A year ago
Pretty straight forward process
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Is 401K plan included along with the other benefits 😝 at CPS.
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A year ago
Yep.401k plan if offered along with other benefits such as healthcare,dental, insurance, sick pay, paid vacation...
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A year ago
401K + match, bonus potential, and equity opportunities😚
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What is the dress code for an administrative position?
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A year ago
Jeans, blouse, tennis shoes
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A year ago
Casual wear most probably
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I'm curious to know, how often do raises occur at this company.
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A year ago
Every time you see a ladder
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A year ago
Not often
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I got my first interview after persistence and not giving up on wanting to join this great organization.
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A year ago
Yes i agree with u.Its a great company to join.
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A year ago
All the very best!!
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I just wanna know what benefits are offered here.
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A year ago
I had a good benefit package while working there
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A year ago
Health, dental and vision
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Do they pay well for entry level jobs here?
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A year ago
The wage begins at minimum and is piece-rate.
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A year ago
Indeed.
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How would you describe the pace of work?
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A year ago
even though its a fast pace working environment i love to work with the team.
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A year ago
Fast-paced environment, lots of work to be done😏
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If i were to leave this company, who are employees usually hired by after leaving CPS?
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A year ago
All human resources and employment services companies
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A year ago
I think there are many companies waiting to hire people like u.
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Wondering, what qualifications do you need to work at CPS..
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A year ago
working experience from similar companies would be an added advantage at the interview.
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A year ago
educational background and working experience💰
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I have a doubt.Wanna know what position can i apply for if i have no experience working in the employment service industries but i do have a CDL?
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A year ago
Front or back office work
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A year ago
I think administration work would be fine😇
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On average, how many hours do u work a day?
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A year ago
8 hours daily, 40 per week
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A year ago
On average, I work 8 hours a day.😇
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How often do you get paid?
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A year ago
I get paid 2 times a month
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A year ago
Every two weeks
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What are the chances of career advancement at CPS?
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A year ago
CPS helped position the employees for career advancement each year. last year I was one of them 😁.
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A year ago
Not too much to learn and no real advancmement opportunitites 👎
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I'm preparing for my interview tommorrow at CPS.Could someone pls give me some tips to get through it.Feeling pretty nervous abt the interview dude.
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A year ago
Dnt worry abt the interview here.They won't ask any difficult questions.
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A year ago
Be yourself and be honest with ur answers
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Pretty eager to know about the job security and career advancement of this company..
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A year ago
Interesting experience and and excellent career opportunity which proved to be a real learning experience for me.
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A year ago
There is opportunity to learn a lot from experience people when given the opportunity.
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Could you pls tell me hoe are the payments offered here?
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A year ago
i'm extremly satisfied with the payment i get for the position i'm working in.
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A year ago
Not bad.Can manage our daily needs
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Do they provide meals while working there?
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A year ago
I bring my lunch
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A year ago
Yes no doubt.
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i have been applying and no one checked me in or out.Wanna know how is the hiring process works here.
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A year ago
Soon they might call u📞
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A year ago
Not very long.Given them a call n check
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Do they pay for training hours?
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A year ago
Yes. If you are there, they pay you
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A year ago
You are paid for every hour you are there.
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Would like to know about the work-life balance here..
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A year ago
Loved the people that I worked with, but to be truly successful there you have to have no personal life.😊
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A year ago
Good job to gain experience and really good benefits but balance of work and life is not that great.
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Hi, i'm would like to join CPS as an intern.Will they accept me..
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A year ago
Hmmm...Yes
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A year ago
Yes they are offering internship programms here
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