It was okay, I just can't figure out why they don't hire experienced contractors; instead, they let them go
It was okay, I just can't figure out why they don't hire experienced contractors; instead, they let them go
Lots of hours, great pay as a contractor due to all the overtime.
Management doesn't really interact with individual technicians. I worked there for a whole year and saw the manager of my department at least three times a week, and he had no idea who I was or anyone except people that had been there for decades.
Interact with your employees. Show them you care. I get that contractors come and go at Applied, but not every contractor is just there for a paycheck. A lot of contractors come in on weekends on very short notice and work long hours to get through the quarter because they want to be there and earn a spot full time.
Talk to your contractors, get to know them, make them feel like part of the team, not just another number.
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Applied Materials Interview Experiences
Engineering Technician
The first and final interview happened through phone. I was asked a few questions to see if I was fit for the position. There were no technical questions. The manager was very polite.
Engineering Technician
Got a call from an Adecco Recruiter to talk about the position. I then talked to an onsite recruiter over the phone. Two days later, I was offered a position.
Engineering Technician
Applied interviews are tough initially, but once you are in and you want to move around, the other interviews are more of a social than a business trip.
Engineering Technician
Austin, Texas, United StatesMarch 1, 2023The first and final interview happened through phone. I was asked a few questions to see if I was fit for the position. There were no technical questions. The manager was very polite.
Engineering Technician
Austin, Texas, United StatesMarch 1, 2021Got a call from an Adecco Recruiter to talk about the position. I then talked to an onsite recruiter over the phone. Two days later, I was offered a position.
Engineering Technician
September 1, 2008Applied interviews are tough initially, but once you are in and you want to move around, the other interviews are more of a social than a business trip.
