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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Company: DHL
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
managing operational change using HP Service Desk managing configuration using HP Service Desk
Uppers
Challenging; varied work tasks; interface with all levels of the organization and all departments; chance to use communications skills as well as all other skills acquired in 20 years of data processing;
Downers
stress; lack of direction; lack of procedures; lack of support from management; little chance to finish projects; terrible direct manager; work for German company
Lifestyle
I tell everyone the same thing: Tape sharp knives to both hands and start swinging. Nothing is handed to you at DHL, you will have to fight for everything.
Compensation
I make about $65,000/yr. No stock options because it's a German company. No bonuses. Decent health/dental/vision benefits. 2 weeks vacation. 401K is scheduled to start next year.
Advice to Jobseekers
I tell everyone the same thing: Tape sharp knives to both hands and start swinging. Nothing is handed to you at DHL, you will have to fight for everything.

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