“Best way to spend a summer”

Pros:  “Industry leader: In spite of being a corporation with revenues larger than the GDP of Canada, XOM is very flexible and it is possible for decisions to get made really…”

Cons:  “It is a very large corporation with diverse functions so it can feel like a spoke-in-the-wheel. There are a lot of people who have no idea how other parts of the…” – Full Review

“overall good”

Pros:  “High pay, good workload, flexible hours, food all the time.”

Cons:  “Supervisor is very important. Lucky to get a good one.” – Full Review

“overall good”

Pros:  “High pay, good workload, flexible hours, food all the time.”

Cons:  “Supervisor is very important. Lucky to get a good one.” – Full Review

“the travel is exciting and the money is great”

Pros:  “The travel is adventurous. The time-off is great. The money is good and will get better as I become more experienced.”

Cons:  “Have to remember about 20 different passwords for various systems. When we do have to go into the office everybody is very busy and can only offer you a very…” – Full Review

“Interesting for the assistant who takes an interest in the work; like anywhere, good and bad managers.”

Pros:  “Excellent benefits; varied and interesting people from all over the world. Our current chairman is one of the best moves we've made, and it seems we have good management…”

Cons:  “Ranking system is one of the worst methods I've seen; concern that it is manipulated and very dependent on whether or not you work for the right manager. Not…” – Full Review

“Mother Exxon- be good, and she'll take care of you cradle to grave”

Pros:  “Career development Challenges Exceptional caliber of colleagues Retirement plan”

Cons:  “Work like a dog many times. But you'll get a bone for it. Must be willing to relocate, on short notice” – Full Review

“The Best Company to work for.....come stay and retire here.”

Pros:  “Pay and benefit are one of the best, 401k and/plus pension plan. Work is not back breaking, very relax, no pressure. Fun to work. Lots of overtime. Management care for…”

Cons:  “I started working when I was 15 years old for a lot of small and big companies and I CAN NOT THINK OF ANY DOWNSIDES OF WORKING FOR EXXONMOBIL. Like any other…” – Full Review

“Senior Financial Analyst”

Pros:  “Some of the best Benefits and Salary in the industry (and entire private sector).”

Cons:  “Very cut throat. "UP or OUT" mentality. You're ranked against your peers and the bottom 15-20% are pushed out the door. No work/life balance at all. Be ready to…” – Full Review

“OK place to start your career, but without high ranking, you quickly become dissatisfied”

Pros:  “Stability in work environment. Ability to travel to some nice places. Typically the people you are working around are really smart and easy to get along with.”

Cons:  “Flexibility with work schedule. Work life balance is promoted until it comes to ranking time, then it is used against you. Advancement opportunities for all but…” – Full Review