4.0
Feb 7, 2010
Former employee
Santa Clara, CA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Large company, good place to intern as the company's reputation will carry weight within the industry.
Cons
Long term prospects for the industry are questionable. You could end up in a group that may not be there in 5 years or offers no room for advancement. You won't be converted to a full time employee during a downturn. Also, Applied has a tendency to lay off employees to meet Wall Street's expectations even in quarters/ years where they have a net profit.