Aide Senior scientist in running tests and data gathering. - Technical Aide 3M Employee Review

4.0
Feb 14, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is so large that you can move from department to department if you are let off. Very large range of skills there.

Cons

Sometimes it can be too large. It's easy to make connections inside your department but there are so many people that if you want to be recognized you really have to swim through the rest.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Company investing in new products and higher growth markets

Cons

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