Working at Hewlett-Packard in Andover, MA: 15 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Andover, MA Area

"I find that they under pay, and there is not much room for advancement"

"I spent two years with Hewlett-Packard, and it was an interesting experience. Management was very hands-off and let you go at your own pace for the most part. And there was always plenty to do, so I was never bored."

"A good company with good people. However, compensation is low. But job has great flexibility."

"I've worked for HPVL as a contractor for 2 years now. There is no advancement, there is no benefit to excel or go the extra mile to do the job. you will not be compensated... PERIOD."

"Not a bad company to work for, but with all the consolidation and outsourcing that is being done in the U.S. it is starting to become somewhat ridiculous and very hard to work for."

"Despite its profits, HP hires only contract workers for only as long as two years at a time. After that point, you cannot be hired again for at least 100 days, forcing many employees to either find temporary work or go on unemployment to keep them afloat. They treat you like a cog in the machine, though the people and environment are decent."

"Hewlett Packard company is a very good company in the world."

"Very good company I met before in my career in almost 30 years."

"It was a great experience."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"Most of the people made you feel at home but there are a few who think they are better than you."

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

"Great company to work who likes to make the employee feel they care about them."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"A couple of people didn't like me and would give me that look when I would go over to them to give them my paperwork they needed."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To make the person they hire feel at home and not an outcast."

"My experience working here was awesome."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"It was a great place to work and everybody helped you out at Hewlett Packard."

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

"When going to an interview with HP, just be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"That it was only for a short term. Wish it could have been longer."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They run a very well organized company at HP, and everyone is very nice."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"You're given visibility to upper management and opportunities for career advancement as it relates new assignments."

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

"Be familiar with the current economic environment regarding the company and its operations."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"The only detractor that comes to mind is the commute traffic."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To provide more opportunities and resources for advanced certifications and accreditations."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"The people I work with are great. Very helpful support."

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

"Make sure you know the technical aspects of the new job."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"I think the compensation is not on par with the other companies."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Please reward people based on their work and treat other workers the same way as new employees in terms of compensation."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"Nothing."

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

"Find someplace else."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"Everything."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try caring for your employees more than the bottom line. Stop outsourcing jobs to India, etc."

"I worked on some interesting and challenging projects."

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"The work was interesting and challenging."

What don't you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"The commute was 50 minutes each way."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to Carly Fiorina."