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      NOV

      Engaged Employer

      NOV reviews

      3.5

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (3,250 total reviews)

      Clay C. Williams

      71% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Senior management

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      NOV has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,250 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NOV employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      3K reviews
      2.0
      Oct 25, 2015

      Software Engineer

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, bonus, adequate vacation.

      Cons

      Micro managed, lots of politics even at general level.

      4.0
      Oct 25, 2015

      Engineering

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The working environment is friendly, and also it is helpful whenever you need help. The office offer flexible working hours to achieve work-life balance.

      Cons

      It is a great company but in the wrong industry. Given the up and down of the oil industry, NOV finds it has no exception to follow the cycle. So if you are looking for a stable job for your family, maybe you want to thinks twice before applying the company

      4.0
      Oct 24, 2015

      Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      (it depends on your facility. NOV has numerous facilities across Houston). I garnered necessary skills to succeed in any Supply Chain role - in any industry. The work culture and environment here is very laid back providing the right amount of family/school-work/life balance. Great benefits, 3 weeks vacation and friendly atmosphere. Some of these employees seem too comfortable with the status quo of internal operations but the company is actively seeking young, fresh talent. Internal transfer to other opportunities is encouraged though most positions are unannounced unless posted on website.

      Cons

      Lower-end salary scale that creates high employee turnover. Not a high performing culture around here - you need to motivate yourself to develop necessary skills. No one pushes you hard except to get work done. Easy to be unnoticed. Lots of "cliques" in management - that's the only way to rise through the ranks. Constant power tussle explains why "undegreed" seasoned employees are mostly insecure ... simply put! Advice to those with degrees: Moving from the shop (welder, machinist) to corporate is nearly impossible. I've witnessed people get stuck in these places. Due to recent economic downturn, layoffs can be brutal.

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