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“Qualcomm knows how to motivate people without cracking the whip. Our common goals are to do things right, do them well and either on time or ahead of schedule. Everyone is recognized and rewarded for their contributions.”

“Being able to interface with so many extremely talented people and working together as a seamless unit is very exciting. Everybody’s input counts here. People listen to each other’s ideas, then take the best of those ideas and make them work. Learning is continuous but it’s up to each individual to make it happen for yourself.”

“Qualcomm has a reputation for being innovative and for doing what others say can’t be done. In fact, we thrive on that challenge. That’s what really gets our creative juices flowing. Executing on our creativity is key. We execute through internal partnerships of cross-functional teams and with external partners, and then we make sure everyone reaps the rewards.”

“We’re a very open and informal organization but intense when we decide to do something. We want people who are strong team players with innovative ideas, but to be successful here you also have to be adaptable and flexible. Things are always changing here based on customer needs and to stay ahead of our competitors. Our executives are people persons. They like talking with employees and they don’t try to cut you short. Everyone who works for Qualcomm is important to them, and they want to give you your due time.”

“Research Qualcomm before you apply for a job here and know the position you’re applying for. During the interview, make sure you’re able to explain in detail the projects you’ve worked on, your roles on those projects, and how you applied your skills. Be yourself. Be honest. Be short and succinct in your answers but interesting enough that you’ll spur more questions. You can also ask questions of your own. Think of the interview not as a grilling session but as an exchange of information between two individuals.”