Average Large Company
Average Large Company
Good time off right off the bat; competitive starting salary; flexible hours and opportunities to work from home.
As with every large company, bureaucracy is the biggest issue. Raises and bonuses are rare and in smaller percentages than competitors. It is hard to move around to different sites or divisions. The company culture is such that work-life balance is now "work-life integration," and people are always checking email and working not only late into evenings but on weekends and time off, too.
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Initial communications started through recruitment at my university. There, they wanted to learn more about me and figure out which job positions I would be most interested in. After applying, I received a call from the hiring manager and was asked
Engineering
The environment is very relaxed. If they are paying your travel expenses for the interview, you have a very high percentage of being hired. The key is to pass all prescreening.
Test Engineer
Very easy and laid back. First interviewer superficially assesses your technical knowledge. Second interview was more about fit with the potential team you would be working with.
Test Engineer
Essex Junction, Vermont, United StatesDecember 1, 2011Initial communications started through recruitment at my university. There, they wanted to learn more about me and figure out which job positions I would be most interested in. After applying, I received a call from the hiring manager and was asked
Engineering
Essex Junction, Vermont, United StatesJanuary 1, 2008The environment is very relaxed. If they are paying your travel expenses for the interview, you have a very high percentage of being hired. The key is to pass all prescreening.
Test Engineer
Essex Junction, Vermont, United StatesApril 1, 2008Very easy and laid back. First interviewer superficially assesses your technical knowledge. Second interview was more about fit with the potential team you would be working with.
