Great Experience - Could Have Been Better - Supply Chain Co-Op Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

3.0
Aug 22, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I was able to double my resume in terms of important projects that would help me land my next job. Program was well laid out thought our final presentation was all hype but had no real benefit to our performance scores. Great company though, would consider working there.

Cons

This has by far the lowest retention rate of any program for internship/co-op ever. Do not take this position if you are hoping to get a full-time offer upon graduation. It is extremely rare for an offer to be given to an individual who has only one co-op. Performance scores are not judged well, if it is your first co-op you're almost guaranteed to fall in the (5-6) range out of 9. This usually allows you to get a second co-op but it is not enough to get a full-time job.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Great team and environment to learn

Cons

Long hours and competitive. Overall just make sure you are committed.

3.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

There is a good work life balance.

Cons

- bureaucracy, everything take longer than needs to - culture is "J&J nice," precludes discussing difficult problems blocking progress - hostile to people with autism or others with neurodivergence - diversity is poor, if you are black you very likely not feel "seen" - higher penalties for women being assertive than men - will engage in constructive discharge to get rid of people perceived as difficult to work with - The ratings for employees are on a curve, if you are in a strong team, higher ratings are hard won, not everyone can be exceptional, even if they meet the J&J definition of exceptional. - Feedback is vague, not specific, actionable or helpful. Some manager are good coaches, but they are exceptions. - If you get a moderate rating you are in danger of being laid off. - In the Bay Area, pay is not competitive. HR has data saying otherwise, but I assure you, it is incorrect. Odds are, you will take a pay cut to join.

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