One of the worst companies to work for - Anonymous employee Intel Corporation Employee Review

1.0
Dec 17, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good WLB. The manager literally doesn't care if you decide not to put too much effort Flexible work hours I think these two are the only things that are good about intel

Cons

-Salary worse than most smaller companies and startups -During record breaking profit year, most people got 2% salary bumps -Most people at intel are old folks who had worked in only 0,1 mediocre/3rd tier companies prior to joining intel - hence totally oblivious to what it means to stay competitive and lacks ambition -Very rare to see a graduate from top10 university. At intel they say college doesn't really matter. But to some degree it really does. Now that I got out of intel and I work at a FANG company, I see many people from top tier schools. And these are people who survived a tougher competition. Lets face it, the competition you need to go through to get into a FANG company is likely x3 than getting into Intel. And hence you see more people from top 10 schools at a fang company. And these people are really hard working. At intel, the parking lot is half empty at 4:30pm. -The CEO literally acknowledges that intel salary is 65% percentile, hence thinks its okay to hire D level engineers (65% would score a D in school). Please think carefully if a company can attract top tier, ambitious talent with 65% salary.

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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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