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"Everything we do as SysAdmins is based off the idea that we need to be able to make sure that everyone else is able to do their jobs to the best of our ability. Our measure of success is everyone else's ability to function to the best of their ability. I think that that's pretty amazing."
Posted 11 years ago in San Fernando, CA
Systems Administrator at OpenLink Financial
in Houston, TX

What do you like about working at OpenLink Financial?

"Small relaxed atmosphere with a friendly atmosphere, except of course where there is a client crisys"

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

"Be honest. They look more for experience and stability than in youth. Be willing to step up and take responsibility."

What don't you like about working at OpenLink Financial?

"Many decision made at corporate without always understanding the local condition."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Corporate managers need to have a better view of local conditions outside for corporate HQ"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Systems Administrator at SAIC
in Huntsville, AL

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"Excellent within my immediate group but terrible outside of that."

What do you like about working at SAIC?

"The scale and complexity, my group and especially my supervisor."

What don't you like about working at SAIC?

"The ruthless treatment from other groups on the same contract that management allowed...good ole boy network and mentality alive and well there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Retake the ethics training and PAY ATTENTION!!!! For all but my supervisor."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at ActioNet
in Fort Meade, MD

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"systems admin for government with knowledge in Active Directory, Windows and etc"

What do you like about working at ActioNet?

"The connection with my team and co-workers, and also the chance to work with government and gain more knowledge."

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

"This is a great position to have to work with a great group of people. Look to enjoy work and build bonds with co-workers.."

What don't you like about working at ActioNet?

"That management micro- manages too much to the point where employs feel like children instead of adults"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To relax more with employees and allow employees to feel comfortable and do not micro-manage as much."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at Codemen
in Stamford, NY

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"Good company!"

What do you like about working at Codemen?

"R&D for new era with new technology and new development"

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

"not to be self motivated also be a team player"

What don't you like about working at Codemen?

"about the company policies that pressure the employee and the basic benefits"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"good and co-operative environment for all the employee and good environment for the worker"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at AFS Technologies
in Oldsmar, FL

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"This company is a disgusting example of lies and greed run rampant."

What do you like about working at AFS Technologies?

"THis company is an absolute joke. All the CEO is interested in is outsourcing American jobs to his home country of India; And putting on a show for his Goldman Sachs investors."

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

"Save your time, and eliminate headaches; Don't bother. These people are not concerned with you, they only want to have you slave away for 60-75+ hours per week, only to let you go when it's convenient for them."

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

"Lies, and deceit from executive level management. Who are more concerned with snowjobbing their investors than continuing to create quality products for their clients."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop lying to your employees and treating them like dirt. There is nothing else I can say without being identified; Only that this organization is now founded on lies, and I can guarantee that no one in this organization trusts the management."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Systems Administrator at Scotiabank
in Danbury, CT

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"Great experience"

What do you like about working at Scotiabank?

"The company is prestigious to work for in Canada and ranks one of the best"

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

"This is a great company and you need to do your homework to interview with them"

What don't you like about working at Scotiabank?

"I like many things about this company but they can do a better job at helping new staff get rooted into the corporate structure"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management can support new hires learn the corporate structure more effectively"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Systems Administrator at Solid Rock Ranch School
in Oroville, CA

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"Great experience in learning to deal with difficult others."

What do you like about working at Solid Rock Ranch School?

"The ability to learn how to deal with difficult others as well as helping to shape the live of teens."

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

"None; due to the fact that this organization is currently defunct."

What don't you like about working at Solid Rock Ranch School?

"Lack of support from the director and the working conditions were not suitable to foster creative thinking and developing minds."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Ensure that the safety, security and health of all members, both staff and student are of the utmost importance. Create a learning environment that supports creative thinking."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at Federated Media Publishing
in New York City, NY

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"Awesome. Great place to work."

What do you like about working at Federated Media Publishing?

"Independency. Room for growth. Company culture promoted fun and free thinking. Managers were always open to suggestions and new ideas."

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

"Only suggestion I have is to be yourself. My initial interview was done via Skype and I was a bit nervous but my manager put me at ease and the interview went smoothly."

What don't you like about working at Federated Media Publishing?

"There wasn't anything that I disliked about the company. Culture and people were great."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest management improve their workflow process. High rate of turnaround at the company in the past 7 months and in dire need of a proper onboardnew hire system."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at The College of William & Mary
in Williamsburg, VA

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"Great introduction to HPC and scientific computing."

What do you like about working at The College of William & Mary?

"Working at a university is great, lots of talent and good people."

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

"Its a little strange university, you either love it or hate it."

What don't you like about working at The College of William & Mary?

"This particular job was a little limiting, but an excellent start."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think management behaved accordingly at the time, however salary was a bit low for the job, which is ultimately why I left."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Systems Administrator at CSS Studios
in Hollywood, CA

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"Great place to work in, untill the new investors came on board!"

What do you like about working at CSS Studios?

"Challenging, good professionals as colleagues great location great place to be in."

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

"The new owners are only Money focused! Not a great place to be in right now!"

What don't you like about working at CSS Studios?

"There was nothing I didn't like in particular while I was there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Care about the employees and their futures (I'm talking about new management...)"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Systems Administrator at University of Miami
in Coral Gables, FL

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"My experience at the University of MiamI has been an enriching one."

What do you like about working at University of Miami?

"The people I work with are amazing at what they do, they have taught me much while here."

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

"It's not about your technical skills here but how eager you are to learn, if you say you know something you better know it. You aren't penalized for not knowing."

What don't you like about working at University of Miami?

"Sometimes the demand can be a little high, there is no room for vacation when you are the only one responsible for an area."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Systems Administrator at Goldstone Technologies

What do you like about working at Goldstone Technologies?

"working culture and team work. The team work totally will change all things"

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

"I dont have anything tips for the interviewer.pls let me know if any"

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

"like everything in company dont have anything not liking. thats it"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I dont have anything to suggest management now. good if we have corporate training"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at Jackson Supply Co.
in Houston, TX

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"A good place for a stable work."

What do you like about working at Jackson Supply Co.?

"Freedom to find creative solutions to problems and freely discuss issues and solutions with management."

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

"Be honest with the interviewer. No one lasts the full 90 days if they cannot deliver 100% of what they promised, and many people with a good attitude have been hired who fall short of requirements. These people were given a place to learn to meet expectations."

What don't you like about working at Jackson Supply Co.?

"The company's management style focuses on stability over growth which provides little room for advancement for non-sales employees."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management should be willing to hire outside of the industry. Sales turnover is fairly high."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at Interamerican Motor Corp.
in Canoga Park, CA

What do you like about working at Interamerican Motor Corp.?

"Not much. the benefits are average I am able to make decisions to get my job done"

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

"Have lots of experience with SAP. tolerate a german gestapo type of regime"

What don't you like about working at Interamerican Motor Corp.?

"New management has made decisions that are not good for my career"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't follow through with your decision to abandon the current system in order to convert to SAP"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Systems Administrator at Irdeto
in Carlsbad, CA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Positive"

What do you like about working at Irdeto?

"Irdeto has a positive, open environment, exceptional benefits and relaxed setting,"

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

"No particular advice, just remember to be relaxed and not stuffy in line with the company attitude."

What don't you like about working at Irdeto?

"Since I have been working at Irdeto, the company has seemed to be in constant flux, growing at times, and reducing force at others."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"My suggestion to management at Irdeto would be to get a handle on employee expenses."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
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