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The truth behind Intel

Hardware Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Intel for less than 1 year
June 26, 2008
Hillsboro, Oregon
5.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

Even in a slowing economy, studies have shown that people will not give up their computers or internet connectivity. Intel creates a viable product with a global footprint that allows it to be competitive even during harder times.

Innovation and creativity are reflected in the company's 80% market share, and management understands it is the employees that make this happen.

Benefits are market competitive, opportunity is greater than anywhere I have seen. Great products, a bright future, and being rewarded fairly makes Intel a great place to work.

Cons

Intel hires the brightest people in the industry. Advanced degrees are par for the course, with those degrees (in most cases) coming from tier-one universities. If you are looking to stand out immediately or be a big fish in a small pond, it is very hard to do here.

Advice to Management

Stay the course.

Push execution, but do not do so at the expense of employee "happiness".

Focus very hard on LFT MFT and put people in management who are good managers.

Focus on strategy that allows us to curb labor cost without redeployment.

Keep up the good work.

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