Although Ford is a corporation, there is a strong "family"-like atmosphere generated by the ties to the Ford family, as compared to other automakers. There are good opportunities for growth and development within all of the different functions of the company. You can change jobs and not leave the company.
There is a great deal of flexibility (depending on the job), plenty of holidays throughout the year, and good vacation options.
With a large company, there can be a lot of bureaucracy and levels to gain approvals through to move forward. Although it is getting better, many of the program teams operate differently, which can cause some confusion.
First, you have to pass an English test. Then, you go to a real case situation and need to make a decision. After that, you explain it to 5 Engineers. Then, they put you in a group with 5 or 6 people just like you, going for the same job, and they
In-person interview with 3 managers, none of them carrying my resume. Luckily, I carried 3 hard copies.
Applied through my university, I had a great one-on-one interview with a plant manager on campus. After 2 weeks, I was invited to the Talent Conference in Detroit. The conference was very professional and ran smoothly. We were given a case study to
First, you have to pass an English test. Then, you go to a real case situation and need to make a decision. After that, you explain it to 5 Engineers. Then, they put you in a group with 5 or 6 people just like you, going for the same job, and they
In-person interview with 3 managers, none of them carrying my resume. Luckily, I carried 3 hard copies.
Applied through my university, I had a great one-on-one interview with a plant manager on campus. After 2 weeks, I was invited to the Talent Conference in Detroit. The conference was very professional and ran smoothly. We were given a case study to