Taro Logo

Come intern here and forget about getting a full-time offer

Software Intern
Former Employee
Worked at Walmart for less than 1 year
April 28, 2016
2.0
Pros
  1. Stable pay and relaxed culture
  2. Good amenities
  3. Mixture of retail and technical leadership
  4. Some nice human fellows
  5. Brand name
Cons
  • 10 percent intern to full-time conversion rate at a time when companies are striving to convert 75 percent of interns to full-time.

  • So much politics. Managers will bring any number of people in but won't even think about hiring entry-level talent. I was blatantly told no positions in the team and saw two people from India come in randomly.

  • Worst recruiters ever. Will pick any random person to interview.

  • Silos. Most of the team aren't aware other teams exist. They have acquired companies just for resources.

  • Constant reorganisation. Teams in Arkansas and Sunnyvale can't mix.

Advice to Management
  • Please have a complete view of teams, and not just your managers.
  • Clean your hiring process.
  • See interns as a full-time prospect, and not just a use-and-throw resource.

Was this helpful?

Walmart Interview Experiences