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www.motorola.com Libertyville, IL 5000+ Employees
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Updated May 19, 2013
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3.0 1,263 reviews

                             

73% Approve of the CEO

Motorola Mobility CEO Dennis Woodside

Dennis Woodside

(135 ratings)

43% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Libertyville, IL (US)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 3 years

Prosgrowth opportunities
diversified working environment
great benefit
great trainning

Conscompary location (hate Chincago's long winter)
job security

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Sunnyvale, CA (US)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 8 years

Pros- Get to to work on the latest mobile devices

Cons- Lots of redundancy in company
- People are more interested in posturing rather than actually doing work
- Don't get to do full cycle work instead only tiny portions of role

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Bangalore (India)

Current Employee – been working at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 3 years

ProsNice environment to enrich your skills

Consnot good in management , no job guarantee on your job

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Tongzhou, Beijing (China)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 3 years

ProsPrestigious company
Nice working environment
Nice people to work with
Global exposure
Internal training opportunities

ConsContinuously laying off employees
Remotely reporting to headquarter in my region

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Motorola Mobility

ProsGood work culture, Better salary compare to other telecom companys

ConsVery bad business decisions caused some division to close

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Alameda, CA (US)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 3 years

ProsNice people, nice work environment.

ConsCareer opportunities limited. Low salary,

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Libertyville, IL (US)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility as a contractor for less than a year

ProsBig company with a gym. Their management is strict and formal.

ConsTransport is not convenient, although a pace bus stops at the door

Advice to Senior Managementraise the salary

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Bangalore (India)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 7 years

Pros1. Huge severance package once u get laid off
2. relaxed work culture
3. If you plan your turf well, its a launching pad for career
4. work-life balance

Cons1. Uncertain, very uncertain
2. Middle management stuck in politics
3. If you dont plan your career here, then better plan to get outside quickly.
4. Layoffs every quarter,

Advice to Senior ManagementNothing. Its 80 year old company - they know better.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 8 years

ProsThe technology and challenges are great attractions

ConsThose who don't embrace change will not like the culture.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Libertyville, IL (US)

Former Employee – worked at Motorola Mobility full-time for more than 10 years

ProsDynamic work environment. A lot of changes going on. The culture has changed for it to have become a better place to work for the younger workforce.

ConsNot working mother friendly (working from home option not allowed)

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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