Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,768 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,768 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Jan 21, 2011
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Very little commute, time off when needed. Interesting technology work that would not be available in non space related industry.

Cons

Jacobs is laying off workers based on age and high salary and anyone that tells the truth. Jacobs management makes hiring decisions based on younger age without any qualms of who knows.

3.0
Jan 12, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, and opportunity if you are willing to travel extensively. Excellent experience / opportunities for growth. A great resume builder.

Cons

It's sink or swim. Poor performance will relegate you to "C" player status causing stagnant opportunities. Very poor benefits. Worst I have seen.

3.0
Jan 5, 2011

Good place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good environment sharp and fun people to work with

Cons

poor management. micromanagement (at least in my department there was).

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