AT&T

Note: This review is based on my experience being a full-time employee within the Technology Development program, an 18-month program primarily for college graduates that incorporates training and various projects to equip people for the workforce.

• Successful Fortune 50 company. AT&T has a lot of money and influence simply because everyone knows this company and they have been around for a long time.
• Great executive leaders from whom you can learn a lot. The CEO and other top executives are really great people, bring a lot of value and insight to the company, and have a passion for the company.
• Diverse environment. There are tons of ways to meet people and plenty of events that occur throughout the year that are tied to various charities, organizations, etc.

• Horrible projects. The way the TDP (Technology Development Program) works is that you are assigned to a client that is really another AT&T employee, and you do work for his or her team. Chances are the projects aren't that great because most people don't want to give legitimate work to college grads. So, you end up getting stuck with unnecessary and annoying work that no one wants to do.

• Poor management. The managers (Senior/Associate Technical Directors) are hardly competent with technology (they don't have the technical background, etc.) and are basically just babysitters. They stress taking part in TDP-related activities (such as lectures, social committee events, etc.) rather than client work, which ultimately affects your promotion and success in the company.

Get rid of unnecessary projects and processes that hinder work productivity.

Stop having managers who don't understand what it takes for a software company to succeed.

Stop having multiple applications and services that literally do the exact same thing.