International Data Group Employee Job Reviews in the United States

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"I appreciate having a high degree of autonomy as I pursue topics about which to write."

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

"If you're applying for an editorial position, it's helpful to have skills with creating and editing images. Also, don't expect to use any cutting-edge technologies found on more modern sites, such as video or interactive polls."

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"There's no clear vision as to what we are trying to accomplish, nor is there a clear plan as to how to achieve that goal. It feels like we're flying by the seat of our pants - and we don't have enough resources to be a compelling online resource for the topics we cover."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would engage with employees regularly to solicit their ideas, both in group settings as well as on a one-on-one basis. I would provide direction as needed, along with regular constructive feedback on their job performance. I would make an effort to understand their short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals, then work with them to achieve those goals with guidance, training, and mentoring."

"Programming variable letters and automation"

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"The freedom to be able to try different methods to accomplish tasks. Friendly atmosphere."

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

"No advice that I can think of. It is a pretty laid back but business atmosphere."

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"Employees are not paid what they are worth or what they should be making and must use outdated equipment to keep up with todays market."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay increases for employees and updated equipment so they can work more efficiently."

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"My job responsibilities felt meaningful to me, which is key. I was part of a team yet worked very independently. Overall, the other employees were terrific and I made several friends and enjoyed many of the co-workers. Computerworld is one business unit of a greater company, IDG. So, you enjoy the atmosphere of a small company yet have the support of the parent company for resources."

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

"Do your homework regarding the history of Computerworld and IDG. Become familiar with their websites."

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"The last year brought about many changes internally due to the declining economy. So, as a result, the atmosphere internally changed dramatically."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Increase the focus on giving current employees a way to move up in the system. Very little room for growth as it is run lean."

"It's a good place to work and will have opportunity to learn new things."

"Blast from the past"

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"very comfortable"

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"self-satisfied and ossified, nearly comatose with no vision for the future"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Please think about the future of this company and your industry and don't just keep doing what worked in 1985 while collecting your half-million-dollar paychecks"

"IDG was a good company to work for. Too bad it didn't last."

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"Good benefits. Encouraged staff to perform well. Compensated for a job well done."

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

"Online is more important than print."

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"My department didn't need to be outsourced. I feel they made the wrong decision."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"IDG was a much better company under the previous CEO."

"IDG was OK if you don't mind standing still."

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"Flexible."

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

"Good luck."

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"Ignorant decisions."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen, ponder then react."

"I really enjoyed working at IDG. Everyday was a learning experience"

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"IDG is a fun and exciting place to work. I love planning events and seeing them come together."

"IDG is a great place to work, but as any other company right now, job security is always a question."

What do you like about working at International Data Group?

"All around a great place to work - good people and an enjoyable job."

What don't you like about working at International Data Group?

"Salary"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Evaluate where each person in your company really stands in terms of salary."