Inkitt reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(119 total reviews)
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Ali Albazaz

62% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Inkitt has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 119 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inkitt employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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119 reviews
5.0
Apr 27, 2020

Work in the fast lane

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Pros

This is a company that celebrates and rewards creativity. Before I heard about Inkitt, I didn't know a job like this (script writer) existed. It seems too good to be true -- a full time job, benefits -- to write fiction... but it's real. There isn't COMPLETE creative freedom, of course. We're adapting content, but the creative team has control of what we put onto the app. The community is perhaps the greatest part of my job. I work closely with other writers and sound designers. My supervisors have helped me grow significantly as a writer. Much of the international team is young and creative. The social environment at Inkitt is open and welcoming, and there are lots of opportunities to spend time together with office parties, team lunches, etc.

Cons

Part of the down side to being such a young, fast-growing company is that Inkitt is just now creating important systems for hiring, employee reviews, and more. As a result, employees have come and gone fairly quickly in my time at Inkitt. To succeed here, in my opinion, one must embrace change and be willing to strategize outside of one's designated job description. You have to kill your darlings at times -- goals and projects can shift quickly.

5.0
Apr 18, 2020

Fun, yet challenging atmosphere

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Inkitt is a very data-driven company. When I was considering whether or not to work here, I was sold by the emphasis on letting the data speak and following where it leads rather than relying on manger dictates or "Just because I think it is best". We are always questioning ourselves and our work to find ways to improve it. Inkitt also has lots of opportunities for career advancement and self improvement. If you want to take on new responsibilities, you can just identify the problem needing solved and jump in and solve it. We also get an unlimited budget for self-development books and are encouraged to work on our development and interests. Another great thing is the customer focus. Every day, we take time to use our products, think about them like a customer would, and try to find ways to improve it. Everyone in the company stays in connection with the customers through weekly user feedback calls so no one gets too removed or siloed away from the customer's perspective. It keeps everyone working to the same end. Overall, the atmosphere is friendly. The management is responsive and open. The coworkers are helpful and non-competitive. P.S. It is a dog-friendly workplace with some of the best dogs ever.

Cons

The main disadvantage is a little bit of a lack of clarity in company structure, performance expectations, and consistent salary increases, but that has been improving recently. Basically, they are the same issues that happen in any start-up going through a growth phase.

5.0
Apr 2, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- Surrounded by intelligent, passionate team members who care about their work and always stay positive and motivated - You are given the opportunity to be independent but assistance is always available when you need it - Managers/CEO are always looking for feedback on how to improve and have accepted that there have been issues in the past and are actively trying to fix these issues - Self-development is encouraged within the company by offering educational classes, physical training sessions, access to free books and 1-2-1 feedback sessions - Personal issues are dealt with effectively and empathetically (this used to be an issue in the past but has been improved upon greatly) - Personal praise is always given when due and has become a vital part of the company - The office environment is calm and there is always a friendly face to cheer you up if life stresses get in the way - It is easy to go to work in the morning when you fully believe in the company and know that it will succeed, this was the case when working for Inkitt/GALATEA

Cons

Inkitt is a startup, and with a startup comes its challenges. I wouldn't recommend a job at Inkitt to someone who is looking to stay under the radar and put in minimum effort. A job at Inkitt is for someone who is committed and is ready to put in 100% effort to help this company grow even further than it already has. Be prepared to sometimes have a to-do list longer than you would hope, or to have to sometimes be at work an hour longer than expected to fix a mistake. This simply comes with life in a startup. The cons shared in previous posts were valid and some of the issues mentioned were certainly true at that time. However, when the issues were brought to light, all attention went on making sure that all current team members' opinions were heard and understood. Hearing everyone's thoughts and complaints, the CEO, Ali Albazaz, has worked tirelessly to make sure that not only the company improves, but that he also makes drastic personal improvements. The positive changes that have occurred in the past few years/months (and that are ongoing) are immense. I personally went from dreading going into work, to never wanting to leave such a supportive and ever-improving company. One that takes the time to accept its issues and constantly work on them. Therefore, although I have had issues with Inkitt in the past, I don't believe that it would be fair to class these as "cons" when those issues no longer exist, due to hard work and a CEO who is intent on bettering himself.

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Inkitt Response
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Hi there, Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this great review — we strongly believe in constructive criticism and see it as an opportunity to improve our processes and approaches. Your feedback is proving that we are living that - thank you. We are really happy to hear you liked our approach to management at Inkitt. Our goal is to provide a supportive working environment for each and every person. That is why we structure our teams in such a way that there is always someone for you to turn to if you need some advice or want to share your feedback. We also want everyone to have an opportunity to support their colleagues and help out junior members of the team. We will always be working on becoming better versions of ourselves. Wish you all the best!
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