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      First Solar Associate reviews

      2.5

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      Mark Widmar

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      3 reviews
      2.0
      Jul 9, 2017

      Future Not So Bright for First Solar

      Associate
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Originally good R&D, and potential international growth. New process.

      Cons

      Company wasted their competitive advantage by poor business decisions and lack of a concerted expansion plan. Many empty plants around world. Layed off 1400 associates, most of them long term employeed who doubled product efficiency and are now redundant as market matures and offshore competitors dump product below their cost.

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      Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback. It’s unfortunate that your experience did not met your expectations. We’d love the opportunity to resolve your concerns. Please email jobs@firstsolar.com and we will be sure to get you in touch with a representative that can help you.
      3.0
      Apr 28, 2014

      Volatile Industry

      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Cash compensation was good, hours weren't too bad, many of the people in the SF office were great to work with.

      Cons

      Cultural challenges given the number of spread out offices and difficulty establishing a common culture; stock price volatility reducing the value of equity compensation, a number of silos which resulted in "us vs them" mentality (EPC versus Project Development); recent layoffs given shift in the market away from historically subsidized markets in Europe

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