Abbott Laboratories Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I've worked for Abbott Lab since 2000. I've found it to be a strong company. The company is in a process of big changes and a lot of people are impacted. The company employs around 20,000 people around the world."

"10 year history, strong organization, many employees have more than 10 years with company."

"When working at Abbott Laboratories as a Network Administrator Security, new and exciting challenges were constantly arising. As a LIMS administrator each day brought a new opportunity to work with great people in a wide range of environments. I would highly recommend a job at Abbott."

"Nice company. However, their business future is not clear, and now they don't hire a lot of permanent employees."

"Challenging and enjoyable."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Excellent culture, family oriented, employee satisfaction, well defined vision, continued growth."

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

"Be clear about your desires for growth and expectations. Don't be vague or evasive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"While the bottom line is certainly a top consideration for continued growth, don't forget who is actually keeping the company a success."

"Challenging and enjoyable."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Working with knowledgable and experienced team mates. Employee suggestions are considered"

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

"Be clear about what you are looking for. Don't be vague or evasive."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Family oriented and a culture that fosters growth and stake holding."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If talking the talk then walk the walk. Bottom line is, of course, an all important requirement but getting employees to "buy in" is sometimes lacking."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Great company, very good benefits, great people to work with."

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

"Be yourself and understand the dynamics of the company and understand the business."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"I've been working at Abbott for a very long time. Need change and more money."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management is fine. I don't have any suggestion for the management."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"I like working for a respected name in the industry. They have been good to me and have invested a great deal in my development."

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

"It is a great company and a great opportunity. If you would like to build a career in one area then it is the perfect company for you."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"The only moves I can make up within the organization mean moving to Chicago."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Sometimes less really is more. Narrow the marketing focus rather than casting a wide net with limited returns."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"The organized fashion on which the company do business. The strong computer system which eliminates physical paperwork."

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

"Study the company in the web, and follow the counsel of hiring professionals."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"The slow bureaucracy in implementing good things, inventions, and ideas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do everything almost the same, but fear the only God who can read their mind and do treat subordinated associates accordingly."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"I like the ability to keep new technology coming into the company."

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

"Make sure you are willing to own the tasks given and to see them through."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"I don't like the constant internal audits performed at the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would try and keep the experience and know how to keep the technology fresh."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"It was a very good atmosphere, people got along well."

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

"It is important to know the subject for which you are applying."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Generally, I always have a sense of accomplishment when I work in the healthcare environment specially for a company like Abbott."

"I like what I do. I enjoy creating, developing, improving new process."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Great benefits, good work life balance, well funded strong company."

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

"Be truthful and honest to the questions. Be yourself. Talk to the team members."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Do not accept new ideas and/or suggestions. Mid and low level management folks are being there for so long."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management needs to listen, have some open mind, practice open door policy with your team."

"Over 200 flights and 150 hotel stays every year."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Knowing the work helped improve patients health. Working with cutting edge Bio Medical Instruments."

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

"I would not interview with them. Just expect to have far greater tasks assigned than in the job description."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"95% travel, all at the last minute without any compensation time for putting in over 60 hours per week."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Quit burning out the good people you hire. Give hard workers a break and not expect overflow work to be accomplished while on vacation."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"It is a huge global company. The company is very organized."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Because it is only a short term contract. I would like to go back."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management is professional that I do not need to suggest."

"It was so exciting to work on these projects. I felt that my opinion counted."

What do you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Everyone is very amicable. My opinion is respected regarding the work."

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

"Be sure to ask questions relative specifically to the treatment of consultants."

What don't you like about working at Abbott Laboratories?

"Pay rate was a little lower than I'm used to. A little lack of systematization within projects. When I first started here, I felt like part of the company, but as more consultants were brought on board, I felt more like an outsider."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Prepare all relevant paperwork prior to delving into the projects."