Large company pros and cons
Large company pros and cons
Perks of working for a large company include name recognition and some ability to move around.
Compensation is average to slightly above average. There are many different groups and product lines to learn about and work for. There are many smart, valuable employees to learn from.
Bureaucracy is very apparent here. Hurdles and politics that go with working for a large company can be difficult to overcome. Employees often work long hours, and their efforts go unnoticed. There are many confusing and inconsistent processes that dictate how you accomplish your job.
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General Electric Interview Experiences
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The interview was a classic format of three technical interviews with two employees, followed by a discussion with HR. In total, it took about three-quarters of a day. The interview took place on-site. All expenses were paid.
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The interview process was pretty transparent and clear. I spoke on multiple occasions with the HR manager, who guided me along the way to my first interview, which was over the phone.
Engineer
A recruiter contacted me about the position since I am currently employed and not looking. He did a short screening with me, and then I had to "apply" online. After that, he sent me questions via email and had me answer them. Then, there was another
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Erie, Pennsylvania, United StatesSeptember 1, 2015The interview was a classic format of three technical interviews with two employees, followed by a discussion with HR. In total, it took about three-quarters of a day. The interview took place on-site. All expenses were paid.
Engineer
London, EnglandApril 1, 2023The interview process was pretty transparent and clear. I spoke on multiple occasions with the HR manager, who guided me along the way to my first interview, which was over the phone.
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Schenectady, New York, United StatesJune 1, 2012A recruiter contacted me about the position since I am currently employed and not looking. He did a short screening with me, and then I had to "apply" online. After that, he sent me questions via email and had me answer them. Then, there was another
