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Communications Specialist at Army National Guard
in Jackson, TN

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"I was a help desk manager on deployment in 2011."

What do you like about working at Army National Guard?

"I like the resources that you can acquire for civilian jobs."

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

"There is really anything that I do not like in the military."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Communications Specialist at Valley Health System
in Winchester, VA

What do you like about working at Valley Health System?

"my coworkers, the hours, don't have to deal with day shift politics"

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

"If you want to climb the corporate ladder this is not the place to work or feel appreciated"

What don't you like about working at Valley Health System?

"too micromanaged, nowhere is logical thinking, all corporate double speak"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"link top salaries to a percentage of the lowest salaries, appreciate the workers"

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Communications Specialist at Kiewit Corp.
in Omaha, NE

What do you like about working at Kiewit Corp.?

"Unpredictable. No two days are the same. Constantly challenged to improve."

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

"For the most part, you will reap what you sow. You may need to promote your accomplishments (as long as you've actually accomplished something) in order to be recognized. Always look to expand your network of contacts beyond your immediate reach and throughout the company."

What don't you like about working at Kiewit Corp.?

"Quite a large population of older, conservative managers that are poor at managing people, resist change and are unable to adapt to new technologies or ideas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Elevate the recognition of contributions by those without engineering backgrounds within the company."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Communications Specialist at DynCorp
in Falls Church, VA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Great mission - supporting the USG and our military; great people to work with"

What do you like about working at DynCorp?

"The company has focused on improving the culture over the past several years and it has made a big difference"

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

"Lots of opportunities to work on interesting projects around the world; be prepared to work hard"

What don't you like about working at DynCorp?

"24-7 support of company's customers is personally challenging, but also important part of the compny's mission"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continued focus on the importance of behaviors and performance is important to ensuring ongoing success"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Communications Specialist at School Specialty
in Greenville, WI

What do you like about working at School Specialty?

"The company was very good to me, providing many growth opportunities and allowing me to work from home for the last five years."

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

"Research the educational market and their vast line of brands."

What don't you like about working at School Specialty?

"Towards the end of my career the company focused less on the talent they had employed and lost track of where the success came from."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Return the focus to the people who do the work and do it well, and stick to a plan for awhile before changing tracks."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Communications Specialist at Siemens
in Orlando, FL

What do you like about working at Siemens?

"benefits, vacation, pay, performance package, colleagues, team work, strategic direction"

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

"If you are willing to work hard and work long hours, you'll fit right in."

What don't you like about working at Siemens?

"long hours, little direction, no balance between work and home life. Always on call."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"avaiable for employees. Flexible. Take the time to provide feedback."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Communications Specialist at Barbados Tourism Authority
in Bridgetown, OH

What do you like about working at Barbados Tourism Authority?

"The job itself aloud for frequent interaction with people one would not ordinarily meet , it was toruism based ; basically selling Barbados to the world, represented the online brand of the country and the national and international respect given to such a corporation."

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

"The structural system is similar to that of the public sector therefore anyone seeking employment of such a structure (statutory board) should take the organisational structure into consideration."

What don't you like about working at Barbados Tourism Authority?

"The time it took to have decisions approved or to receive feedback and approval for any duty."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Delayering of the organisatinal structure, less beaucracy and hierarchy of the structure."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Communications Specialist at Uline
in Coppell, TX

What do you like about working at Uline?

"Nothing. This company micromanages so much, that I cannot wait to leave."

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

"All of the positions are entry-level. You top out within the first year."

What don't you like about working at Uline?

"I feel like I am working under a microscope. I want to get out."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would loosen up every single aspect of the company."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Communications Specialist at Southwest Airlines
in Dallas, TX

What do you like about working at Southwest Airlines?

"I love the overall culture and friendliness when you walk down the halls. Lots of positive attitudes!"

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

"Be prepared for the hierarchy ladder. You might be at Southwest for 20 years but it'll be a slow climb to the top!"

What don't you like about working at Southwest Airlines?

"My boss and his boss are never around and I feel a bit lost when it comes to how I'm doing. Need encouragement and feedback (whether good or bad)!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Emphasize the Employee's talents and help them build on their skills. Not just worry about day-to-day tasks."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Communications Specialist at Advanced Micro Devices
in Austin, TX

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Chaotic - constant churn and not organized."

What do you like about working at Advanced Micro Devices?

"Autonomy about how and where I got my work done, telecommuting encouraged."

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

"Be confident and be prepared for behavioral interview questions. Be able to tell a story about a time when..."

What don't you like about working at Advanced Micro Devices?

"Execs couldn't make a decision and stick to it. Constant churn at the top regarding direction."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make a decision and stick to it for a change."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Communications Specialist at Bartlett Tree Experts
in Osterville, MA

What do you like about working at Bartlett Tree Experts?

"Working for Bartlett offers a mostly stable environment / job security."

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

"If you are interested in working as a crew member or as a rep, Bartlett is above the green industry standard. Otherwise, stay away."

What don't you like about working at Bartlett Tree Experts?

"The anagement is unpleasant, does not promote an enjoyable workplace."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Minimize costs, push profits. Managers can be friendly enough, but make a habit of walking over people."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Communications Specialist at Emory University
in Atlanta, GA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"My boss left, and no one in the department was interested in continuing the work."

What do you like about working at Emory University?

"I loved being around talented minds and the university setting. Benefits were exceptional. I was close to my home."

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

"It's a great place to be if you are in the correct job. Thoroughly check out the culture of any specific department where you wish to apply."

What don't you like about working at Emory University?

"I was the first communications person in this department, and few doctors have an interest in marketing. After my boss left, I was ignored, left alone, and not supported by the department."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"In a School of Medicine, doctors and faculty believe they know the correct way to do anything. The university needs to work more to change the mindsets of faculty."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Communications Specialist at Berry Plastics
in Erie, PA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Great experience as an intern"

What do you like about working at Berry Plastics?

"I like the work ethic of the employees and the ability to grow."

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

"Work hard and it will pay off. There are always opportunities to move up in the company."

What don't you like about working at Berry Plastics?

"I love working for the company. I wish there was a communications department at my location!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management at our specific location is wonderful and all of the managers have taught me a lot and helped me grow as a person."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Communications Specialist at United States Navy
in Dallas, TX

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"I had a great overall experience working for this company."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I liked all the benefits that the military offered, including health and educational. Also, I like to travel."

What don't you like about working at United States Navy?

"The job sometimes required too much travel and time away from your family."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Communications Specialist at Motorola Solutions
in Lanham, MD

What do you like about working at Motorola Solutions?

"I loved that job! I loved the education and training I received on different products. I loved the travel. Co-workers were awesome!"

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

"Get the job! Awesome opportunity to further your current knowledge and career."

What don't you like about working at Motorola Solutions?

"The main thing I hated about the job was the commute! Driving in the DC area was the worst!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work! They truly had an awesome work environment in every aspect!"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
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