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United Technologies

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OLP alum 2017 - Operations Leadership Program Associate United Technologies Employee Review

5.0
Jun 28, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I just completed my two-year stint in the Operations Leadership Program with rotations at the Carrier and UTC Aerospace Systems businesses. AMAZING perspective on the workings of a multinational industrial manufacturer. UTC corporate invests significantly in the OLP program and it met every expectation that I had of it. OLP associates are truly set up for success.

Cons

Some days/weeks/months are more fulfilling than others. From day one, you are coached to be "adaptable" and embrace change. However, even when you don't get exactly what you expected in a rotation, being able to compare/contrast it with other roles is a unique and important perspective. There is also a learning curve to UTC--you will need guidance to thrive in a "matrix" environment if that is new for you. Fortunately the support system is there, and the OLP sets you up for success.

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5.0
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Pros

Money and ability to move up

Cons

Work life balance and sleep

2.0
Oct 23, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great coworkers, mature practices, will gain a lot of knowledge depending on your department. Opportunity to be domestically mobile within the company if you want live in subpar cities throughout the US. Great opportunity if you enjoy being paid in experience instead of money.

Cons

Very common for loyal long term employees to be pigeon-holed. Numerous long term employees retain basic analyst titles. Negotiate your salary before joining the company, not after. Only way to get higher pay or title is by being very mobile in your career either within the facility or among other UTC locations. Loyalty and hard work will not get you a promotion. High favoritism for merit increases and promotions, management doesn't reward hard work. There are bi annual employee reviews where management pulls up each employees profile. A negative perception any one manager in the meeting will end that employees future prospects, I've seen it many times. Make sure to manage how others perceive you. If you're not on management's gold star list don't plan on going very far. They'll be happy to keep you in a role as a work horse and lie to your face to keep you happy. It's all about who you know and how others perceive you rather than what you've accomplished. Very high attrition rates. Expect to work long hours with little gratitude depending on your team.

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