Covidien Reviews

Pros

Industry leading training, great bunch of colleagues, enjoyable conferences, excellent uncapped commission, nice company cars, good management

Cons

Wasn't any particular ones, don't think I would have stayed for 6 years otherwise. Would gladly return.

Pros

Good work life balance and the salary and benefits

Cons

Very political, job promotion based on who you know and not down to ability. Extremely American corporate - needed to be a bit different to all the others

Pros

Huge international company, plenty of opportunities to progress your career in numerous directions. Established HR, L&D support. Hard work is recognised and talent encouraged.

Cons

The usual investment / production / quality of product issues.

Pros

- A decent salary and opportunities for advancement for people wishing to work within this environment.

Cons

- Lack of training and an assumption that you are able to jump straight in and work at the same target-driven fast pace as other long-term employees upon commencing the role. Lack of clear information about the role and what it involves at interview stage. - High staff turnover (during my time at Covidien I witnessed two employees quit with no immediate job lined up for them and several employees suffering from stress-related illnesses). - High frequency of meetings and lack of time and appropriate staffing levels to complete the workload. - A highly target-driven environment, right down to the lowest level roles, and a general workplace culture observed of working extra unpaid hours on a daily basis to keep on top of the workload. Overall I would strongly advise considering whether this working environment is right for you before accepting the job.

Pros

excellent training & people development, innovative products, fair salary, great sales team environment

Cons

constant change, lack of consistency with division and territory set ups from year to year.

Pros

Generally people in the Medical Device industry feel that time with Covidien is good experience

Cons

lack of decision making, far too many meetings not enough action, very poor attitude towards the most important stakeholders - customers. Inability to market innovation without buying companies who have done this for them, inability to retain talent, inability to take any sort of risk, extreme politics, high turnover of staff, inability to be yourself and work in a relaxed team, lack of communication, excessive report writing and complicated internal paperwork and policies - especially expenses claims, Management have a detached relationship with employees - complex internal law and anti trust policies, and constant change all resulting in stress and lack of job security.