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Great experience, but it's what you make of it

DB2 Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for 2 years
September 30, 2017
Markham, Ontario
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Management was very open to new ideas and proposals.
  • Large company means infinite resources.
  • People were open and friendly.
Cons
  • Red tape and bureaucracy.
  • Experience largely depends on the team and the work.
  • If you were content with a job, it could be detrimental to future career prospects; you have to remain proactive and search for more fulfilling work.
Advice to Management

Keep up the feeling of innovation and trying new things.

Be more transparent about the job during the interview process.

Recruit candidates earlier and make interviews tougher.

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