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Founded in 1989, Garmin works in the aviation industry with its GPS navigation products about three decades ago. Currently, Garmin covers the aviation, marine, and automotive industries and its products are renowned in the aviation, marine, automotive, outdoor and fitness markets. It builds a healthy product ecosystem and combines modern designs and high quality, into user experiences and strives to become the favorable brand for all. Its mission is to be a famous company by developing superior products for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sports that are an essential part of customers’ lives. Its vision is to be the global company in every market and products to be sought for their attractive design, high quality, and better value. The foundation of culture of the company is based on honesty, integrity, and respect for associates and customers. Each associate is fully committed to serving customers and fellow associates through 60 locations with 12000 employees globally.

Company - Public
$2B to $5B
Large
Multiple locations
Navigational / Measuring / Electromedical / Control Instrument Manufacturers
1989
Clifton Pemble

Departments

What departments Garmin employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Software Developers and Programmers31.4%
other occupation30.5%
Engineers15.3%
Computer / IT - Other7.6%
Arts / Entertainment / Media5.6%
Management - Other5.3%
Drafters / Engineering Technicians4.3%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do Garmin employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Garmin: Newcomers: 27%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 37%. Garmin employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did Garmin employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Garmin: Boeing, Cerner, Garmin International Inc. Typical Garmin employees have worked at Boeing.
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Boeing
Cerner
Garmin International Inc

Professional Growth

What industries did Garmin employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Garmin: Computer Systems Design Companies, Colleges / Universities, Aerospace Manufacturers, Telecommunications Companies, Navigational / Measuring / Electromedical / Control Instrument Manufacturers. Garmin employees most likely come from a Computer Systems Design Companies industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did Garmin employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Garmin: Small: 29%, Medium: 12%, Large: 59%. Most Garmin employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at Garmin study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at Garmin study?
Johnson County Community College
Kansas State University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at Garmin?
Time employed at Garmin: <1: 8%, 1-3: 23%, 4-8: 39%, 9-13: 22%, 14-20: 6%, 20+: 2%. Most Garmin employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is more than the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does Garmin rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Garmin: 82.6% Male and 17.4% Female. Age ratio at Garmin: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 41%, 31-40: 38%, 41-50: 14%, 51-60: 6%, 60+: 1%. Garmin rates - 12.6% less female than the industry average. Most Garmin employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does Garmin rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Garmin: medium. Garmin ranks medium for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do Garmin employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Garmin: Amazon, Apple, Cerner, Garmin International Inc, Google. People who work at Garmin most typically go on to work for the Amazon.
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Apple
Cerner
Garmin International Inc
Google