Applied Materials – “Big company but startup-like mentality”

Pros

Fast work pace, low bureaucracy, customer focused, the company will be here for the long term, will reward star employee, top management strategic vision (e.g. going into Solar market).

Cons

chaotic, not well organized, employee who are not stars might not get noticed, frequent layoffs.

Advice to Senior Management

Build business for the long term, keep good employees happy,