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National Semiconductor
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Industry: Computer and Electronic Manufacturing · HQ: Santa Clara, CA · https://www.national.com

Working at National Semiconductor in San Jose, CA: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Jose, CA Area

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On average, employees in San Jose, CA at National Semiconductor give their company a 1.1 rating out of 5.0 based on 4, whereas overall Average Rating of National Semiconductor is 4.0 out of 5.0 based on 97 National Semiconductor Review Ratings. The happiest National Semiconductor employees in San Jose, CA are Managers submitting an average rating of 4.3 and Member of Technical Staffs with a rating of 0.0.

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 49 National Semiconductor Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.9
Growth Opportunities
3.8
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.9
Support You Get
4.1
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
3.8
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Anonymous Employee
"National Semiconductor is a GREAT place to launch a career."
Posted 14 years ago

Working at National Semiconductor in San Jose, CA: 4 Employee Reviews

Manager
in San Jose, CA
Person You Work For 4.6 / 5 People You Work With 4.4 / 5 Work Setting 4.4 / 5
Support You Get 4.4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.1 / 5
Company Culture 4.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Line Maintenance Technician
in San Jose, CA

"Good company."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.0
National Semiconductor (97)
4.7 Highest Rated in this Industry is Sigma Designs (5)
2.2 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Polara Engineering (6)
3.9 Average of All Companies in this Industry (20,231)
Member of Technical Staff
in San Jose, CA

"What is the future for National"

What do you like about working at National Semiconductor?

"National used to be a great place to work! People were actually into the electronics business. It was fun!"

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

"Shop around."

What don't you like about working at National Semiconductor?

"Are they really still in the IC business? It is not obvious they have changed for the better."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Find management that has their heart into the actual electronics business, National used to have such management."

Regional Product Line Marketing Analyst
in San Jose, CA

"Company with strong potential which requires a new mgmt team."

What do you like about working at National Semiconductor?

"At the time a talented work force which generated creativity."

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

"Good luck."

What don't you like about working at National Semiconductor?

"Unfortunately due to poor senior mgmt. Layoffs and poor financial mgmt led to a depleted work force and no strategic direction."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Retire."

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