Ciena reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,290 total reviews)
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Gary B. Smith

85% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ciena has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,290 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Ciena employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Jan 25, 2024

Layoff Nov

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

it was great until new Mgr came in end of it all

Cons

I worked there for 12 years to be told be someone other than my Manager you are now layoffed due to cost cutting? When they met their goals and travel around the globe at any time

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Ciena Response
2y
We value your opinion and are very concerned about reading yours. Can you please get in touch with us at Cienafeedback@ciena.com so that we can discuss your experience and find a way to do better? Please be assured that this would be treated with the utmost confidentiality in a bid to make Ciena an even better place to work for.
5.0
Dec 20, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very well organized and very professional way of working with an external hire and onboarding. Manager and HR were very good with communicating periodically and keeping employee well informed.

Cons

Can't think of any....only minor thing was that the work laptop arrived later than expected but delay was on fedex side due to weather conditions, so none in reality!

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Ciena Response
6y
Thank you so much for your review. We hope you have a wonderful experience starting your career at Ciena!
2.0
Aug 23, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and flexibility are good

Cons

Clueless leadership/management, too many lay-offs

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Ciena Response
6y
Thank you for your feedback. Since our industry is always changing and evolving, we try our best to be prepared for unexpected outcomes. We appreciate your insight.
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