Working at Schlumberger in San Jose, CA: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Jose, CA Area

"Great place to start..."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"I enjoyed the size, security, opporortunities"

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

"ask questions, know your stuff"

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"not much -- I liked working there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My suggestion would be to offer a mentoring program to help new people transition into the culture."

"Top of the line."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"There was a wonderful mix of people from all over the world. Many talented and nice individuals thrived in this company. The compensation was always fair. The work was exciting and challenging. I loved everything around this company. The benefits were the best as well. They train you extensively for the job you will have. You are well prepared for your job. There is a structured training/work plan in place so that you will have some career advancement."

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

"Do your best to get hired! This is the place to be."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Interacting with customers can be stressful at times. The customers are under a ton of pressure to produce product and they in turn put pressure on you to get equipment running. It is a high pressure business at times and you could end up face to face with the VP of the customer company. Parts are difficult to get after hours to complete your work at customer sites."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"NONE. They were wonderful and did all they could to provide training and help whenever necessary."

"Excellent company."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Everything."

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

"Get familiar with the semiconductor/oil drilling technology."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work."

"Great multi national company to grow with."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"The opportunity to work anywhere around the world."

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

"Very good company to work for but need to know your long term career goals and how they would fit in the company's strategy for your position."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Change management is very quick, must be prepared for anything."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Slow down the reshuffling of staff."

"One of the best places to work but growth opportunities not always available."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Great people, satisfying work, wonderful environment."

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

"Just be honest and flexible."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Growth opportunities not as open as expected."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More openness to new technologies and new engineering methods."