Middle management is a revolving door of yes men
Middle management is a revolving door of yes men
It's a good stepping stone company to learn how to walk over your peers in your corporate climb.
No one really knows what they are doing 80% of the time. Coordination and communication are lacking at all levels. Training is a joke.
Nepotism and favoritism trump ability and capability at AMAT. You don't have to know how to do your job, just how to look like you do in front of the right people while you fluff their feathers.
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Generally, contractors come in and get converted to full-time employees. You have generally worked with your manager, and the interview is more of a formality. You will then get an offer letter to accept or decline. Always counter-offer.
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Manufacturing Technician
Austin, Texas, United StatesJuly 1, 2021Generally, contractors come in and get converted to full-time employees. You have generally worked with your manager, and the interview is more of a formality. You will then get an offer letter to accept or decline. Always counter-offer.
Manufacturing Technician
Austin, Texas, United StatesFebruary 1, 2021The process began with a recruiter reaching out, then a formal interview was set. The interview was via Zoom and was very basic. "Tell me about yourself" was the first question asked.
Manufacturing Technician
United StatesFebruary 1, 2020Was contacted a few days after applying for the position through Adecco staffing and had to take an assessment. Passed the assessment and did a phone interview, all to find out I was unqualified for the position only because I lacked the experience f
