City of San Jose Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"As a large government in the center of the world technology, it has been very adaptive to the new technology and supportive to the technology development in the market. I am working in the technology department. We have the opportunity of see, learn and try all kinds of technology from the market around us. The coworkers are very nice and very supportive to each other. The only drawback is that the working schedule is not as flexible as those in the private sectors."

"I have worked for City of San Jose for about a year. It is a great place to gain experience and develop strong relationships with coworkers because there is so much to learn in the Environmental Services Department and you are given the time to study and show it on industrial settings."

"I regret taking the job..."

"Great company to work for."

"I began working for the Library in 2006, have worked hard but was never given nor was there much opportunity to move up, then in 2011 the city began cutting wages by 20% as well as hours, I enjoyed working with patrons and helping them as well, and hope to find a stable job where I can continue my customer service skills."

What do you like about working at City of San Jose?

"Security, co-workers, stable, makes the news, my department, my role"

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

"Just make sure that you want to enter into public service. Because that is exactly what is"

What don't you like about working at City of San Jose?

"Mayor, City Council, City Manager, no pay increases, bad business decisions affecting our day-to-day environment"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to the workers, work with the employees unions, lead by example"

What do you like about working at City of San Jose?

"Quality work force, respected municipality"

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

"too large an organization to provide an across the board tip"

What don't you like about working at City of San Jose?

"no growth potential, mired in budget issues with lay-offs based on tenure (or personal relationships) not merit. Too focused on chain of command = silos for problem solving & service delivery."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Find a bonafide way to reward innovation and circumvent methodologies that are mired in a system that can't be fixed."

What do you like about working at City of San Jose?

"I loved working there, the people, the environment and the fact that I was able to reach out and help the community."

What do you like about working at City of San Jose?

"Allowing me to sharpen my customer skills and dealing with people."

What don't you like about working at City of San Jose?

"Nothing"