2.0
6 Sept 2013
Former employee, more than 3 years
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Schlumberger is clearly a technological leader in its industry, and as a result the company has a strong brand image (which is recognized across industries). Furthermore due to the fact that Schlumberger operates in over 80 different countries there are plenty of opportunities for an international career.
Cons
It can be very difficult to promote quickly within the organization. While Schlumberger claim to have a culture of meritocracy, this is simply not the case and most promotions rely on internal politics. This is further complicated by the large amount of unqualified middle management, which tend to chase off talent.