I have been working at Parallels full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
-Excellent life/work balance
-Premium/Competitive benefits
-Expansive opportunities for internal growth
-A clear directive from management/executives
-Under Corel, there are constant cross-functional opportunities for those who seek it
-Internal culture is friendly and transparent
Cons
Many Parallels employees are high-functioning and have high-output for their productivity. So, a new employee or junior hire who may be entering early in their career may feel left behind without meticulous supervision and constant alignment.
Merging of systems with new acquisitions or internal system changes is difficult to keep up with but it's clear the change is always to the benefit of the employee.
Advice to Management
Communication could be improved. Please, continue the deep understanding of employee needs and frustrations. Surveys and follow-ups are great - but over-communicate future change versus after-the-fact to help every employee be prepared on what to expect to ensure the continuation of high-quality output.
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Application
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Parallels.
Interview
The interview process was great. Scott did an excellent job keeping me in "the loop" in terms of the overall schedule and setting expectations around the entire process from interview to potential offer. The team asked the tough questions but also painted a clear picture of the role, what they were looking for and what it can be like working for a global company like Parallels.
Interview Questions
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