Pluses and minuses - Design Engineer Intel Corporation Employee Review

3.0
11 Jun 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Intel is a large company and you can always jump around if you don't like what you are doing. What works in one group may not work in another. Problems in one group may not be problems in another. There is always something new to learn about. Intel is the worlds largest chip company. If you want to learn about how to "ship" hardware, Intel is a great place to be. The work hours are generally much less than other high-tech companies (Apple, Google, NVidia) allowing you to have an outside life too. Groups usually do 40 hours where much of the others mentioned do 60+. Soft drinks are finally free, but food is not subsidized.

Cons

1) You have to be a politician to succeed. 2) The focal process (yearly employee evaluations) is broken. Your career development\advancement is largely controlled by your manager. You manager controls what you and your peers work on. If your manager doesn't give you high-visibility, important work, your advancement chances are low. You'll be in bad shape if you get stuck with a bad manager but that happens everywhere. 3) Re-orgs are constant. They occur yearly. The company can't seem to make up its mind with management structure. It's unlikely you'll have the same manager for more than a couple years. 4) Intel is an old-fashioned company. Cubes\walls are grey and boring. They finally started offering free drinks.

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3.0
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Pros

Working as a Sales Associate at Intel provided valuable exposure to one of the world's leading technology companies. The role offered opportunities to develop customer-facing communication skills while building knowledge of cutting-edge products and innovations. Intel's strong brand reputation made it easier to engage customers and generate interest in solutions. The company emphasized professionalism, teamwork, and ongoing learning, creating a supportive environment for career development. Management generally provided clear expectations and performance metrics, which helped employees understand success criteria. The experience also strengthened problem-solving abilities, product presentation skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Cons

The role could be highly metrics-driven, creating pressure to consistently meet sales targets and performance expectations. Some periods involved repetitive tasks and customer interactions, which could become routine over time. As a large organization, decision-making processes sometimes felt slow, and implementing changes could take longer than expected. Product training was helpful but keeping up with frequent technology updates required continuous self-learning outside of normal responsibilities. Career advancement opportunities could be competitive depending on location and team structure. Additionally, balancing customer needs with sales goals occasionally created challenges, particularly during busy periods or when dealing with complex customer concerns.

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