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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve. Learn more about our Strategy, Governance, History and Brands, as well as the values that guide our conduct. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 7791

CEO: Jim Umpleby

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Joining Caterpillar Inc. - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Caterpillar Inc. is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Caterpillar Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	25%
Prepared	13%
Somewhat Prepared	25%
Unprepared	24%
Very Unprepared	13%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Caterpillar Inc. are rated a C+. At Caterpillar Inc. most employees said they received feedback never or once a month. 54% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Caterpillar Inc..

Answer	Percent
Every week	15%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	15%
Once a year	14%
Never	29%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	27%
No	73%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 31% of men and 14% of women at Caterpillar Inc. said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Caterpillar Inc. employees earn $118,802. Caterpillar Inc. ranks in the Top 40% for compensation in Chicago. Learn More about Salaries at Caterpillar Inc..

Average Salaries at Caterpillar Inc. by Department

$187k*

Engineering

$161k*

Product

$110k*

Design

$112k*

Marketing

$89k*

Operations

$54k*

Admin

$113k*

Business Dev

$83k*

Finance

$229k*

Communications

$150k*

Customer Support

$109k*

$85k*

$127k*

Legal

$141k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Caterpillar Inc., get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Caterpillar Inc. the most common answer selected by employees is a 30 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Caterpillar Inc., many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	53%
Co-Workers	11%
Comfort & Familiarity	32%
Career Advancement Opportunities	4%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	17%
1 hour	11%
45 minutes	6%
30 minutes	44%
I eat at my desk	22%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	18%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	21%
Never	29%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Caterpillar Inc. ranks in the Bottom 20% of companies for professional development in Chicago. 36% of employees feel as though Caterpillar Inc. is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 28% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Caterpillar Inc..

Answer	Percent
Yes	28%
No	72%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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