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Q&A With CIENA CORPORATION Employees
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How employees describe working at CIENA CORPORATION
The vision package and dental ok
Ciena is honest and trustworthy company
Fast paced, innovative, people first company that believes in diversity of thought and skill.
All are hard working employees and give thier best.
Great company best i have ever worked with.
What it's like to work at CIENA CORPORATION
- CIENA CORPORATION colaboradores geralmente trabalham 9.1 hrs por dia
- Colaboradores em CIENA CORPORATION avaliam que o local de trabalho confortávelmente rápido
- 84% de CIENA CORPORATION colaboradores gostam de interagir com seus colegas de trabalho diáriamente
- 60% of CIENA CORPORATION colaboradores dizem que estão felizes com o equilíbrio entre Trabalho/Vida
- 83% de CIENA CORPORATION colaboradores chama seu local de trabalho positivo
Q&A With CIENA CORPORATION Employees
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What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at CIENA CORPORATION?
Be resourceful, start connecting with your colleagues and stakeholders, work hard, and learn as much as you can as fast as you can. Good luck! :)
Work hard
What skills do you need to be successful in the HR department at CIENA CORPORATION?
Stakeholder Management; Organization; Project Management; Resourcefulness; Creativity; Authenticity
How are layoffs handled in the HR department at CIENA CORPORATION?
I haven't had anyone close to me that was laid off so I don't know the specifics, what I do know is that we have timely announcements as early as possible. Transparency is pretty big here, so everyone knows what's happening at the same time.
Does CIENA CORPORATION have a volunteer program?
Yes! We're actually pretty big on volunteering. We have Ciena Cares, Volunteer Time Off, Charity Donation Matching, etc. We have tons of local initiatives where we do beach cleanups, community support, etc.
What perk or benefit should CIENA CORPORATION have?
Mental Health benefit (Medicine reimbursement, or more than 5 sessions) for all markets.
How often do promotions happen at CIENA CORPORATION?
While it depends on each team you are a part of, I do see a good number of in-line promotions annually. Much more than my previous employers.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at CIENA CORPORATION?
Accountability, Organization, Resourcefulness, Agility.
How are the career growth opportunities on the HR team at CIENA CORPORATION?
Pretty good! I know a couple of individuals who moved around HR groups and had the opportunity to move to other teams like Sales and Marketing.
What is the daily attire at CIENA CORPORATION?
Casual
Is it possible to switch teams at CIENA CORPORATION? If so, what is the process?
Yes it is possible
What is the onboarding process like at CIENA CORPORATION and how long does it last?
1-2 weeks
What is the best perk or benefit that CIENA CORPORATION offers?
Permanent WFH
How long after an interview at CIENA CORPORATION does it take to hear back?
1-2 week
What is the dress code at CIENA CORPORATION?
Casual
How often do employees get raises at CIENA CORPORATION?
Rarely
What programming languages does CIENA CORPORATION use?
Java, angular, javascript, python, SQL
How's the work pace at CIENA CORPORATION?
Work pace is extremely fast. Velocity is a core value.
What are the team outings like at CIENA CORPORATION?
Outings will be dependent on the department in which one works. Ciena is not a hyper-social environment but efforts are made to do things a couple of times a year.
Does CIENA CORPORATION have any remote positions?
Yes. Ciena is fairly flexible in accommodating remote employees if the skill sets are in demand.
How much and how often do raises happen at CIENA CORPORATION?
Raises are hard to come by at Ciena, even for top performers. I have been denied multiple times to address inadequacy in salaries for my reports and lost some talent because of it.
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Should I work at CIENA CORPORATION?
55% of CIENA CORPORATION employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 19% are neutral and 26% would not recommend working at CIENA CORPORATION to their friends.
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passive |
| 26% | Detractors |
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