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Technical Writer at City of Fort Worth
in Fort Worth, TX

What do you like about working at City of Fort Worth?

"An excellent boss who trusted me to complete the work needed and assurance that I would have access to any SMEs needed."

What don't you like about working at City of Fort Worth?

"The city lags a bit behind in implementing new procedures to aid in efficiency. As an example, employee time records were still turned in entered on paper forms."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More flexibility in implementing new procedures which would save time and money."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Writer at Saxon Mortgage
in Irving, TX

What do you like about working at Saxon Mortgage?

"A close knit working environment with company wide status meetings from upper management."

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

"No tips that I can think of at this time."

What don't you like about working at Saxon Mortgage?

"A temporary contract position with no benefits or paid time off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"A closer working relationship with employees, including during company sponsored activities."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Writer at Fidelity Investments
in Westlake, TX

What do you like about working at Fidelity Investments?

"A stable company with an excellent manager who trusts my ability to accomplish the work needed."

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

"It is a fast-paced, financially oriented environment with, in many cases, daily deadlines."

What don't you like about working at Fidelity Investments?

"A temporary contract position with no benefits or paid time off."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Writer at JetBlue Airways
in Long Island City, NY

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Worthwhile experience"

What do you like about working at JetBlue Airways?

"Freedom to fly. Good culture and ability for growth. A good experience."

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

"Do your homework and learn about the culture and environment. Stay positive!"

What don't you like about working at JetBlue Airways?

"Lack of pay and mediocre benefits make for a difficult long term career"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Seek best candidates and not to promote based solely on longevity."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at Hewlett-Packard
in Trenton, NJ

What do you like about working at Hewlett-Packard?

"Flexibility in the workplace. Ability to perform the job remotely."

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

"Research the co. before you talk to an interviewer."

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

"The same remote job lends itself to a feeling of isolation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get rid of the Board of Directors. They have lost the vision of the co."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at Morgan

What do you like about working at Morgan?

"The people are easy to work for. and are very friendly."

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

"Keep it simple and direct. There is no need to be complicate in interview."

What don't you like about working at Morgan?

"The commute was difficult, but I knew it was only for a short period."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have more options for contractors, they will enjoy working closer and more efficient."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at DFW Int'l Airport
in Dallas, TX

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Great"

What do you like about working at DFW Int'l Airport?

"I like the atomstphere and the types of things I get to do."

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

"I have nothing in particular to recommend. The interview process is straightforward."

What don't you like about working at DFW Int'l Airport?

"There is nothing that I do not like about t his job."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Writer at Bamboo Solutions
in Reston, VA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Great company, great people, learned a lot and expanded my role."

What do you like about working at Bamboo Solutions?

"I really liked the culture of the company. It was professional without being hung up on excessive professionalism. I loved how much I felt like part of a team and a work family, how everyone looked out for each other."

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

"Be active and make sure they know you are willing to learn and grow. It's a small company, so people have to wear lots of hats and be open to expanding their job description."

What don't you like about working at Bamboo Solutions?

"There was some slight butting of heads occasionally that got in the way of things operating smoothly, mostly between higher-ups."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be clearer with communication. Lots of the problems that occurred happened because management was less diligent in informing us about changes in the day-to-day procedures."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Writer at Red Oak Group
in Syracuse, NY

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"exciting opportunity to get on ground floor of growing tech company"

What do you like about working at Red Oak Group?

"many learning opportunities, freedom to manage projects individually with minimal supervision, exploring new technologies"

What don't you like about working at Red Oak Group?

"No sense of team in company culture, no opportunities for advancement"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Technical Writer at Regeneron
in Tarrytown, NY

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Team spirit strong - products important - capable colleagues"

What do you like about working at Regeneron?

"Although the industry is highly regulated, the atmosphere was much more collegial than bureaucratic."

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

"Be sure to have examples of how you have been a team player."

What don't you like about working at Regeneron?

"I spent 4 hours each day getting to and from work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"It would be presumptuous of me to answer this one."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at Yellowpages.com

What do you like about working at Yellowpages.com?

"It was a block away from my apartment. I was able to walk to work."

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

"Again, make sure it is a good fit for everyone involved."

What don't you like about working at Yellowpages.com?

"It was not a good fit for my personality. I am easy-going and my manager was very stressed and uptight. It was exhausting working there."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't try to conquer the world each day. Every day brings a new obstacle to work on. Take a breath and prioritize each day what is most important."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at MountainTop Technologies
in Johnstown, PA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Frustrating"

What do you like about working at MountainTop Technologies?

"I enjoy working with many highly talented, imaginative, and creative people."

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

"Expect to have a great deal of freedom to learn on your own (training is minimal, and support from coworkers varies)."

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

"Management lacks the same level of imagination, creativity, and insight that production has."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen more to the experts you employ. Spend more time studying the industry and your competitors."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at Interlogic Outsourcing
in Elkhart, IN

What do you like about working at Interlogic Outsourcing?

"My manager lets me do my work and does not micro manage."

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

"Do not take the job! You can do better anywhere else."

What don't you like about working at Interlogic Outsourcing?

"The pay stinks. The owner is an egotist. I am bored and unchallenged by my work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay the employees what they are worth and not demand free over time."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Technical Writer at Coban Technologies
in Houston, TX

What do you like about working at Coban Technologies?

"The actual day-to-day work at my desk was fun; no one knew what to expect from me, so I was able to propose all sorts of new projects and begin them."

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

"Whatever you might be promised during the interview, get it in writing! I was told several things that were either not true or just didn't happen."

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

"I was fired and replaced by a Hooter's Girl who didn't have related experience or a college degree (both of which were advertised as requirements for the job)."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire a management consultant to review operations from top to bottom. Run the business based on solid business management principles, not feng shuI and Asian business principles that don't work well with U.S. workers. Share knowledge--as an individual worker, it can be difficult to make even day-to-day decisions when managed by the mushroom principle."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Technical Writer at SRA International
in San Jose, CA

What do you like about working at SRA International?

"I worked with a highly skilled developer who needed (and respected) my assistance in communicating the strengths of his product to potential developers."

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

"Be natural, humble, honest, and express enthusiasm for the project."

What don't you like about working at SRA International?

"I loved working with Fujitsu, but I was hired for a specific, short-term assignment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Recognize and reward the outstanding work of my contact. He is modest by nature, and not the sort to toot his own horn. His code was of high quality, and written in a way that was easy for others to follow and make contributions."

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