To me, the surprise after moving on from Intel, was how many interviews questioned my staying there for a dozen years.. It felt just as if I had bailed from them within 3 years or so.... Even when hiring managers/teams had someone ex-Intel there. Anyone else face similar issues 'justifying' your stint there. Market does not see ANY value add for the # of years that we so cherish as a badge of honor
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Good for you that you found a job after 20 years at Intel. But that does not give you the right to dump on those who DID see that happen in the industry.
How would you feel if someone replied back that you landed your job on past connects or internal referrals.
Everyone has their own experience, and looks like that HAS happened
It is really sad that other companies dis Intel employment experience in favor of some hobbyist who thinks they are an engineer because they know what a byte is and can write some html and java. Through enough garbage products at the wall and hope surely at least something will stick. That's not engineering. Intel does actual engineering. Not shot-gunning.
I'd rather work for Intel any day. Oh wait I did. And I'm glad and proud of it too. If others are too shallow and dismissive to see the benefits, that's there loss. Too bad for them. It's probably the only company I'd go back too. I've turned down others.
NOYB - Former Intel Employee - And Proud of It.
Hilarious with all these comments. I already found a job and worked for Intel over 20 years. Maybe everyone who posted about not being able to find a job due to working at Intel should try another line of work. If you have any skills you will find something else.
I went on an interview with a competitor a couple years ago and the manager said he had worked at Intel before and knew that most Intel employees have watered down experience and they toss those resumes. I was only there because Intel was but one of many companies I worked for so I was diversified as you might say.
I used to adjust Intel experience at a 50% discount because of how slowly things moved. My own experience from the inside says it was a fairly accurate rule of thumb.
Yes I experienced the same thing. The Intel value is totally diminished. They are not impressed AT ALL. It's almost a negative. I have a masters and worked on Hardware- Silicon design, Software and System level so it's not like I stayed in one function, but most companies are not seeing Intel as a good thing. I am still looking for a job.
Absolutely agree. Intel lifers are not looked at as very valuable out in the real world. Intel's culture and business model are unique to Intel, but do not align with industry standards. You even mention " industry standards" to an intel-lite and the response is exactly what paints that picture of a culture resistant to change or evolving to better streamlined and efficient processes for product or software development. Because a large % of lifers at Intel came right out of college and shaped to operate the Intel way, those are the people that will struggle the most in embracing new employment. I can tell you, Intel is very different from the majority of companies out there. You will have to adjust and do what you can to break away from the culture that is unique to Intel. It will not work for other jobs.
Have the same experience. If you've worked in Intel for too many years you have low chances in geting a job at a startup or any high paced company. My current company have many ExIntel guys and all are very cautious when hiring from Intel.
Startups like people on the move. It shows they're not complacent. Hanging out for the "gold watch" is a bad thing. Tenure means nothing unless you're a professor.
True. I found this out the hard way. You need to move on every 3-5 years. You will make more money and learn new culture. Anything is better than Intel culture right now.
I have heard this from many of past colleagues. The days of past when Intel valued one's commitment for helping them grow too where they are today are gone! Pump and Dump! Time to start my own business :) Good Luck All
Its True. I was at Intel and now work in another well to do big bay area company... and here there are rules when hiring from Intel.. if you see someone working there in the same team for more than 3-4 years.. that means the person is not a proactive contributor and just wants an easy lifestyle work.. which is good where he is.. but not in the high competitive bay area market.
People affected by this layoff... please broaden your resume from what you have been working on. Intel job roles are very specific in nature and isn't much help outside Intel..
People not affected... Try changing teams as soon as possible in 3-4 years.. That shows you get bored with normal work and also have a proactive attitude towards your career. This might sound bad initially but in the long run when these big companies close, the small ones doing well will only look for relevant skills and it might save your day then