I've been reading this thread. It seems like GT stands quite a high chance to be converted to permanent.

My question is: in this situation (economy downturn, freezing headcount and etc.), what does it takes for a GT to be converted OR what does it takes for a GT NOT to be converted to permanent?

Does the headcount thing matters if the GT performs well?

GT to be converted to permanent is depending on the headcount available for the specific department/group.
If there is no headcount available, no matter how good is your performance but then you're still not able to be converted.

Unless the position is critical then that is another story.

so then wat happen to that GT?
is GT confirmed for a permanent placement if he/she performs well, mean might be converted to permanent but in a different department?

Hiring freeze meaning no matter how good, you will not convert. You will still need to leave Intel

intel still offer any new vacancies??

hey guys, was wondering does Intel currently doing any retrenchment exercise ?

Whats the average salary for software engineer in Intel? anyone knows?

year of experience ? skill set ?

Fresh Grad from APIIT

Hi, anybody works as Site Infrastructure Engineer in INTEL ?
I am a fresh graduate and major in Electronics & Communication, they gave me offer for that position. Still consider

Hi, i received call from intel recently ask me go for interview. Somehow i need to change the date and time, but when i call back the number I can't reach the person. Anyone can help with this? Thank you!

They should have sent you an interview invitation email of the scheduled date and time.

No because initially i said the is 3 weeks after this then he said will call me again since he not sure about his schedule yet:(

This post has been edited by avatar123: Mar 19 2010, 03:38 PM

Hi guys, I have been wondering that when Intel hire u as an engineer (fresh grad), you will join as a permanent staff but in probation period or have to to through the graduate training program first.

If I'm not mistaken, there's permanent position and there's graduate trainee position.

Fresh grads are hired as Graduate Trainees (I'm talking about Intel Penang Design Center, not sure about other organizations in Intel Penang). It's a 1-year contract, with NO GUARANTEE, at all, that you'll be converted to a permanent staff. It all depends very much on headcounts that they're willing to open up to convert GTs to permanent staffs.

Right now, they want to hire senior people with many years and relevant experience because Intel PDC is too overloaded with young people (either fresh grads or fresh-grads-turned-permanent with 2-3 years experience only). Chances for conversion to permanent is not high now.

So is it saying that it is not worth joining Intel right now since the chances of converting to permanent is quite low now?

Only you can answer the question. If you want long term career advancement, it might not be a good idea since you're not guaranteed to be converted to a permanent position.

I actually wish to develop me career in Intel but what worries me is that they won't convert me into permanent after GT. Does it mean that I have to leave Intel if they do not convert me to permanent?

Since I am staying in KL and I got to go through some trouble to look for room to stay in penang

if you from KL, they should offer you relocation fee which is ur one month salary. but not sure this allowance still apply in 2010. better check with HR.

Intel might extend your GT period if the manager still interested with you if there is no permanent position available. its all depend on your performance. all the best!