Agilent Technologies Employee Reviews for Executive Assistant

"Nice place to visit, but not quite home."

What do you like about working at Agilent Technologies?

"I liked the company perks and benefits."

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

"TIP: Multi-tasking, communication, and follow-up are key for a position with this company."

What don't you like about working at Agilent Technologies?

"I did not like working with a company that does not encourage growth."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest that management work on their communication skills and getting to know those who work for you better."

"Hewlett Packard does not hire contractors"

What do you like about working at Agilent Technologies?

"HP is an ideal career placement for anyone. Their facilities are outstanding and they are good to their employees. As a contractor, I felt I was treated good. They let me do things equal to an employee at times. The employees are nice people, hard working, and fair. Once you have been with HP, they do keep you for a very long time."

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

"HP is a well maintained company. Their products speak for themselves. Knowing about what they do and how they can apply their skills, knowledge and experience to a position at HP, would benefit both involved."

What don't you like about working at Agilent Technologies?

"As a contractor for five years, I gained valuable experience at HP and wanted to work as a regular employee. I did find out that HP does not hire contractors when a position comes up. They do hire within the company first, rather than look outside. Being a contractor, I would have to wait up to a year between positions to apply within or for a direct hire or another contract position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire the people that do best for them and not to always be politically correct when it comes to their strict policies. It's really up to the CEO to make these type of changes. Both Carly Fiorina and Mark Hurd are good CEO's. Their hiring techniques are opposite of each other. Carly liked to hire anyone and in large numbers, however, Mark hired HP employees first to do the job, without excessive budget markups, consultants and contractors, thus saving HP millions of dollars his first year."