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"Some good some bad. Long hours."
What do you like about working at Navistar International?
"Location is Great.People I work with are very good and nice to work with."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"The company is in a rocky place right now. hopefully they will come thru it,"
What don't you like about working at Navistar International?
"lack of cooperation between the different parts of the company is maddening"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Don't fight the EPA.Invest in computer systems, employees spend way too much time applying band aids"
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"Chesapeake is in the headlines every week - OK's most morally bankrupt company"
What do you like about working at Chesapeake Energy?
"I liked the work itself, which was standard office duties"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be willing to sell your soul. Be willing to sacrifice your self worth and any sense of enjoyment you may wish to gain from a job. Convince yourself that the practices of Chesapeake (take a look at any newspaper/news site for their latest scandal) are acceptable."
What don't you like about working at Chesapeake Energy?
"Everything within Chesapeake buildings are grey, white or black. It is the most bleak, most depressing atmosphere I've ever worked in. Thee is absolutely no sense of company culture. I have no clue how Chesapeake has earned such a good reputation as a company to work for - it was by far the WORST employment experience of my life. We were forced to work in an active construction zone, constantly ruining clothing by having to step in wet paint (!!!!), grout (!!) and other materials. I ruined two pairs of shoes in their gravel (unpaved!!) parking lot. Many people got INJURED simply entering the building (this is an office environment, we aren't field contractors) due to the casual nature of the construction crews. I never once spoke to another co-worker. Seriously, you're not allowed to! No socializing what so over. Everyone is miserable always complaining. The money was decent but it is NOT worth your happiness."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Allow workers to socialize, get rid of the construction, add some color to your building. I felt like I worked in a mental institution with only grey and white walls!"
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"Surprised that anything gets done here"
What do you like about working at LipoScience?
"The majority of the people at the company are fantastic - pleasant, easy to get along with, and so on."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Depending on the position, you may have a great experience at Liposcience. If you take a position where you would be working on QA controlled stuff, be prepared for a lot of red-tape."
What don't you like about working at LipoScience?
"The company exhibits decision paralysis. Projects require meeting after meeting, upper-level management is brought in to have input on minor technical details for projects they have no qualifications or experience dealing with on a technical level. There is a lot of second guessing of highly qualified people by employees who don't have an understanding of what they second guess. Top-notch, qualified people aren't likely to stick around in this type of environment."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"The QA and change process is overly burdensome. It needs to be streamlined at the very least, or even better, scrapped and redone. Also, get a real change management system and stop using paper for the process. If you want to be the big boys, look to the big boys for guidance and drop the this is the way we do it mentality that crops up."
What do you like about working at Pitney Bowes?
"Cool boss. Surf internet all day. Edit video, so I actually do something I went to school for."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Go somewhere else. As a whole, this company is on the decline."
What don't you like about working at Pitney Bowes?
"Still a temp after 2 years of working here with no raise and no bennies."
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"Great!!"
What do you like about working at Mattson Technology?
"The people were easy to get along with and very helpful."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Best tip I can give is to make you have backup plan."
What don't you like about working at Mattson Technology?
"The direction the company as a whole was heading, less sales and more lay offs."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Need to focus on more than one customer. Treat all customers the same."
What do you like about working at Analog Devices?
"Analog Devices is one of the most innovative companies extant -- very stimulating to work there"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Have an impressive resume, speak eloquently about your experience, know analog circuitry"
What don't you like about working at Analog Devices?
"lack of permanent position, no security or expectations of future employment"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Hire me in almost any capacity. I would be delighted to work for the company with a permanent job"
What do you like about working at FRx Software?
"VOLT Agency was in contract with Microsoft and completed a very detailed background for me to be employed at FRX Software."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"I think it is very important for applicants to be honest and assertive."
What don't you like about working at FRx Software?
"I was employed only for a temporary duration of time."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I appreciated the honesty and straightforward information regarding my position with Microsoft. I was only employed on a temporary basis."
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"It was fun in the first 2 months until they had to let go all the contractors"
What do you like about working at Expesite?
"It is using latest technologies from Microsoft. Most of the employees are friendly."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"The company is moving fast. They hire and let go contractors frequently"
What don't you like about working at Expesite?
"They treat contractor differently from full time employees. They had to let go all contractors due to financial situation"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Manage their financial wiser. I would appreciate them more if they stick to the contract."
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"The experience is extremely positive and educational."
What do you like about working at Servalsoft?
"The owner and I are long time friends from back in 2003. I appreciate that I can work remotely and I have learned almost all of my web development skills from him and he has been in business for over a decade. There are typically no dead lines unless a client is explicit about them. I like the freedom I am granted while working projects. I can make changes to design, suggest alternatives, or improve the projects I am a part of pretty much based on my decisions alone so long as the client agrees."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Having knowledge of iPhone development is very attractive to the owner. However, the owner is unlikely to hire anyone in the near future as far as I know."
What don't you like about working at Servalsoft?
"It is occasionally difficult to get my boss' attention when I run into snags. He also works a 2nd job full time doing iOS development so I typically cannot get a hold of him unless it's on the weekends."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"There is really no suggestions that I feel comfortable making. The company is owned and operated by one man. I guess if I had to suggest something I would ask him"
What do you like about working at Computer Sciences Corp?
"I enjoyed the challenges I faced while there and the interaction with the customers."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"None. I can only speak of my own personal interview in which I was more than qualified to fill the position, was open and honest about my credentials and dressed accordingly. Also, was personable with the hiring managers."
What don't you like about working at Computer Sciences Corp?
"I did not get a lot of support as a contract employee."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Make your employees feel more valuable and reward them accordingly. Mistakes were made with the hiring of unqualified people in positions of authority within this organization."
What do you like about working at Federal Reserve System?
"Their facility was beautiful and the high security made you feel important."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Anyone applying must be able to work at a high pace with extreme attention to detail."
What don't you like about working at Federal Reserve System?
"Coworkers didn't talk while working and the atmosphere was tense."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"If employees were allowed to listen to music, they could still focus on their work and workers would feel more comfortable."
What do you like about working at The Williams Cos.?
"I worked at Williams before and it was great, but being a contractor isn't what I want."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"I would suggest going to their website ahead of time, and researching what the company does."
What don't you like about working at The Williams Cos.?
"I don't like being a contractor with no benefits. I would prefer to be an employee."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I have no suggestions for management. I've worked with worse. I've worked with better."
What do you like about working at Randstad?
"It was a good job with good pay but was temp work"
What don't you like about working at Randstad?
"It was through a temporary service and I am looking for a full time job"
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"Great experience - sorry that contract ended"
What do you like about working at Sikorsky Aircraft?
"Great boss that provided guidance but also autonomy. Interesting company with great perks."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If you are coming in as a contractor make your mark and they will hire you permanent."
What don't you like about working at Sikorsky Aircraft?
"The contract ended. I would love to have been a permanent employee"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Keep doing what you are doing - Norton and Kaplan strategy maps, scorecards, KPI's are all wonderful"
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"Avoid this opportunity. Very unprofessional environment."
What do you like about working at State of Texas?
"Employees seem friendly. Thier is a lot of work to do so you will stay busy. They will allow you to work on aspects out side your roles. Most manager are understanding about comp time and working around personal appointments."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Unless you are looking for a job without a career path, cancle the interview."
What don't you like about working at State of Texas?
"The COO micro-manages the division. He has no backbone and does not take responsibility for his division. He manages through fear and creates an unstable working environment. He is not respected and if often the source of jokes."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Stop the double dipping. Once an individual decides to leave (retire or otherwise) they should not be able to continue working there. Every individual that has left (including retired) and came back, does so with an attitude that makes it difficult for everyone else."
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