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4.2
Average Rating
(based on 170 Army National Guard Review Ratings)

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Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.9
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.4
Rewards You Receive
3.9
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.0
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"Red tape and bureaucracy dominate the entire organization from top to bottom. Perhaps, the most powerful, yet most inefficient organization in the entire world. Those who start at the bottom and rise to positions of great power quickly forget what it's like for the average worker."
Posted 10 years ago in Marseilles, IL
Power Generator Mechanic

"Not sure what your trying to accomplish with this"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"It was a great place to learn."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"It was just one weekend a month."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They need to spend more time in the field training at least 2 weekends pere month."

Platoon Leader

"My employment with the National Guard is one weekend a month, so it's part time employment."

HR Specialist

"OPPORTUNITY"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"There are many opportunities that are available in the Army, I specially like the National Guard because I can be at home at do my Military duties. The benefits are great and I feel proud to be in the Guard."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be open minded and ready for anything."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"I sometimes have to go away from my family."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think that the Army management is always changing and evolving."

Officer

"No one should ever enlist or accept a commission on a whim. Serve because you love it."

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"You get one of the best chances to help your local community when there is a crisis."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Try before you buy."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Promotion hinges largely on slotting. Slotting promotes a tendency for others to become squatters, and that stagnates the initiative and ambition of fresh minds with fresh ideas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Adopt the same promotion system and standards of the USMCR."

Medical Logistician

"I held this position on Active duty and was released from Active duty in 2007 after 4 years."

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Job Security"

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"limited career advancement"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"diversify active duty positions"

Information Systems Technician

"Decent place to work if you like repetition"

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Redundant paperwork"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stream line operations"

Staff Accountant

"Easy and fast"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Easy schedule, nice people"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know your work, as the interview was one of the most technical I ever had."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"not challenged by the work, bored"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Increase work loads"

Captain

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You get what you put in"

Infantry Officer

"huah"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"the army values"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"research articles on line. make sure you commit."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"basic training was very hard."

Services Specialist

"COANG has great education benefits!"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Traveling and meeting new people"

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Early morning hours"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be a good leader"

Information Management Specialist

"This job is an excellent opportunity, but my husbands career is moving us to a new location."

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"The personnel are among the smartest and most capable in the field, and the pace is always quick and changing - it keeps things interesting!"

IT Specialist

"This review is a great tool in terms of learning a potiential employee's background"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"Its not just a place of employment but the National Guard treats you like family. They are ver supportive when it comes to continuing education and furthering your career"

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"No complaints in this area"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The managment is great. They all have great leadership skills and a broad knowledge of the IT industry."

Unit Supply Specialist

"great experience"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"the camarderie"

Signal Support Systems Specialist

"Life in the Army"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"I have the opportunity to serve my country."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't lie."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"You're working for the government, and there are a lot of times one finds themselves questioning the rationale and reasoning behind methodologies you know are outdated and/or ambiguous."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Do some research and talk to your brighter soldiers."

Officer Cadet

"I'm a part time soldier looking for full time work"

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"I get to jump out of airplanes and helicopters from time to time"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Go after you're benefits, no one will do it for you."

What don't you like about working at Army National Guard?

"It can be really boring sometimes"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Work motivates us. Don't let us sit around doing nothing all day."

Army National Guard Reviews FAQs

Is Army National Guard a good company to work for?

Army National Guard has an overall rating of 4.2 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 170 Army National Guard Review Ratings left anonymously by Army National Guard employees, which is 8% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 96% of employees would recommend working at Army National Guard.

Does Army National Guard pay their employees well?

Army National Guard employees earn $38,000 annually on average, or $18 per hour, which is 42% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 64 Army National Guard employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Army National Guard Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Army National Guard?

96% of employees would recommend working at Army National Guard with the overall rating of 4.2 out of 5. Employees also rated Army National Guard 4.1 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.9 for Rewards You Receive, 3.9 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Army National Guard?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Army National Guard is a Special Assistant at $161,000 annually. Browse Army National Guard Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Army National Guard?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Army National Guard is a Trainer at $12,000 annually. Browse Army National Guard Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Army National Guard?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Army National Guard to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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