Used to be that you just send in your resume to HR. They'll process it, pass it on to any engineers that are looking for interns, and the engineers will give you a call.

Recently they ask that you upload it through www.intel.com/jobs

You can also forward it to anyone working there and they can pass it on to their friends. If they are interested, they'll give you a call and tell HR they want to take you in as an intern. It's very flexible.

I think you could do a lot worse than Intel. Don't worry, people there like to b****. I've friends there saying they want to quit all the time, but they'll be collecting their 10th year service award later this year.

And many of my former colleagues who have left Intel tend to return after 1 or 2 years outside. I think it's probably the best MNC in Bayan Lepas.

It's probably one of the highest paying MNC in FTZ, and the overall package is better than most as well. Although I found out recently that other MNCs are willing to match or improve on Intel's package for high-level positions.

Where are you from and what's your current job?

If you're a high-level technical staff, then it's livable. If you're a low-level grunt, then don't come over.

Also depends if you'll be getting an expat package. If you're getting paid like a local, I think you should just stay where you are. There's a reason for Malaysia's brain drain problem.

They have contractual 1.5 months bonus a year.
1 month in Dec and 0.5 in June.

Then you have Employee Bonus and Employee Cash Bonus Planx2. These 2 are variable.

ECBP is based on Intel's profit margin for each half of the year.

EB is based on your grade level as well as your salary and performance.

Both these bonuses are complicated to calculate.

EB becomes attractive once you reach a higher grade level.

This post has been edited by thesoothsayer: Dec 18 2011, 07:59 PM

Depends on the interviewer, really. Intel is a huge company with many different groups.

If this is your first interview, then expect some basic technical questions to filter you out. If you've already gone through the technical interview, then it could be a behavioral one to see if you fit into the group.

What are your friends doing? I thought Intel is probably the top in terms of total compensation in Penang area, especially for people doing IC design.

I think mostly young engineers who are starting out do that to move up.

I remember when I joined long ago almost everyone in my batch doing extra to move up. Fast forward to today and I see my friends there are pretty relaxed. A lot holding very high positions - some are directors and principal engineers.

When you get more experienced, you'll pace yourself better to avoid burnout. You'll want to spend more time with family too. Put in extra hours only when absolutely necessary and if the impact is high.