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Excellent company, great exposure, first-class experience with the ability to do very BIG things if you have the drive

HW Engineer, Logic
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for less than 1 year
December 28, 2008
San Jose, California
5.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

Professional development is infinite at IBM, with the full spectrum of positions from engineering to business.

Deal with state-of-the-art technology solutions.

One of the few companies that do the entire spectrum in the IT industry, from hardware to software; everything can be done in-house if needed.

Best, reasonable respect given to employees regarding work-life balance.

Have possibilities to explore and find the exact position that interests you.

The employees, including first-line managers, have excellent people skills.

IBM has its hands in very special markets due to its specialties and legendary status.

Cons

One of the largest companies in the world comes with a large amount of possibilities, but with a slow response to feedback. Compensation is right at industry average levels.

Advice to Management

Respond, ask, and talk to the employees under the first line managers much more often.

Have 2nd, 3rd, and 4th line managers come out and visit teams more often.

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