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Abbott is a medical devices and health care company with headquarters in the Abbott Park Business Center in Lake Bluff, IL. Founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888 to formulate known drugs; today it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products, with a presence in over 160 countries. The company culture places a value on innovation, diversity, collaboration, personal development and growth opportunities. If you choose a career with Abbott, you will find yourself continually challenged and engaged, and pushed to meet and exceed your personal development goals. Your hard work will be rewarded by health programs, workplace flexibility and benefits, which include employee and retiree medical coverage, health and wellness programs, commuter benefits, childcare solutions, an innovative phased retirement program and many other world-class options.

Company - Public
$5M to $10M
Large
Multiple locations
General Hospitals, Outpatient Care Centers, Engineering Firms
Rehan A Khan

Departments

What departments Abbott employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation42.8%
Engineers13.3%
Management - Other9.7%
Sales Managers & Supervisors7.2%
Scientists7.1%
Computer / IT - Other6.4%
Healthcare5.3%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do Abbott employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Abbott: Newcomers: 19%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 47%. Abbott employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did Abbott employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Abbott: Abbott Laboratories company, AbbVie, Alere. Typical Abbott employees have worked at Abbott Laboratories company.
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Abbott Laboratories company
AbbVie
Alere

Professional Growth

What industries did Abbott employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Abbott: Medical Equipment Manufacturers, Navigational / Measuring / Electromedical / Control Instrument Manufacturers, General Hospitals, Colleges / Universities, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. Abbot
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Professional Growth

Where did Abbott employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Abbott: Small: 20%, Medium: 11%, Large: 69%. Most Abbott employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at Abbott study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at Abbott study?
Northern Illinois University
The Ohio State University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at Abbott?
Time employed at Abbott: <1: 13%, 1-3: 32%, 4-8: 21%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 11%, 20+: 8%. Most Abbott employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does Abbott rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Abbott: 59.5% Male and 40.5% Female. Age ratio at Abbott: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 30%, 31-40: 34%, 41-50: 23%, 51-60: 11%, 60+: 2%. Abbott rates - 7.5% more female than the industry average. Most Abbott employees are 31-40, which is on par
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does Abbott rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Abbott: high. Abbott ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do Abbott employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Abbott: Abbott Laboratories company, Abbott Nutrition, AbbVie, Baxter, Hospira. People who work at Abbott most typically go on to work for the Abbott Laboratories company.
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Abbott Laboratories company
Abbott Nutrition
AbbVie
Baxter
Hospira