Working at John Deere in Moline, IL: 25 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Moline, IL Area

"Best company I have worked for!"

What do you like about working at John Deere?

"The people, their commitment to quality (and innovation), a great working environment, and people are outstanding and strive for excellence!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you can get a hold of the Deere Employee Manual before an interview you will learn about the companies commitment to its shareholders, employees, and the products they build - if you are a good fit - you will do fine in an interview ... but maintain your composure!"

What don't you like about working at John Deere?

"The company is located in the midwest and having moved around the country a lot - I think this hurts the company in its ability to attract top talent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"RIFs are just like anything else, a cost of doing business, and you always handle them well - however - I would setup a program/effort to capture some of the experience that walks out the door - so the loss isn't as enormous as it has been over the last couple of cycles."

"Evaluate other companies - better opportunities exist"

What do you like about working at John Deere?

"Salary was comparable to other companies in the area but benefits continue to deteriorate for salaried employees"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be sure to evaluate all opportunities with other companies. Fortune 500 does not always equate to the best employer."

What don't you like about working at John Deere?

"Ineffective middle management; employee concerns not addressed by direct supervisors"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Remove the good old boy way of promoting; instead, promote the people who are well respected by others and are competent employees"

"Need a better location."

"Off-shore & out-sourcing focus on IT doesn't equal happy employees."

What do you like about working at John Deere?

"I resigned on July 12 to move to Florida with my wife as she found a job here. It is a great company with many opportunities for advancement. People and work place are excellent."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest, have experience and willing to try different positions."

What don't you like about working at John Deere?

"Nothing. I wish they had a facility in Panama City area."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Everyone was great. It is a great place for work advancement. Just might need to give mid career employees more opportunities to expand their horizons."

What do you like about working at John Deere?

"Very professional and well run. Has a great reputation for high quality."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be well prepared and make sure you are well qualified."

What don't you like about working at John Deere?

"I was asked to move and at the time I couldn't. I didn't have an option to stay."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Maybe give someone a chance to make a situation work before you make a decision."

What do you like about working at John Deere?

"John Deere is a great place to work with excellent benefits. John Deere is large enough that a variety of jobs are available to choose from. Most people internally are a pleasure to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Deere's behavioral interviewing style seems to identify the best candidate, but the process is lengthy."

What don't you like about working at John Deere?

"Depending on the job or the manager, work at John Deere can be inflexible and micromanaged. Employees are questioned on the cost of tools which would improve the status quo."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give employees the freedom and responsibility to affect change. Some internal processes are efficient and effective, while others lack understanding and are less than ideal. Change happens very slowly in John Deere."

"I have had a very wonderfull experience at John Deere."

What do you like about working at John Deere?

"The nest thing that I like about working at the company is the encouraging environment"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would say , be confident and believe in your work it would automatically fetch you good opportunities"

What don't you like about working at John Deere?

"I actually like everything related to the company and there is nothing I dont' like about"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I do not have any suggestions for the management at this time"

"Great company to work for that is linked to the land. Great benefits for full time employees."

"I've worked at John Deere since July 30, 2012 and has been a very good experience and full of knowledge and the opportunity to developed new skills. This company its committed to the employees and also social responsible encouraging their people to be better persons, its a strong company with good ethical values all over the world."

"Deere has a reputation for treating their employees well, and it's well earned. I'd recommend the company to any professional, regardless of field, in search of a promising and rewarding career."

"I enjoyed working for John Deere, But I would like to move to a warmer climate."

"John Deere is the best company in terms of their business ethics and core values. People are valued here for their work and not on any race or ethnicity. But John Deere India has a complete different story. Here we see a lot of favoritism which really hampers the image that the company has."