Working at National Student Clearinghouse in Herndon, VA: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Herndon, VA Area

"One of the best and now the worst company I have ever worked for."

What do you like about working at National Student Clearinghouse?

"The employees work very hard and genuinely care abut what they are doing."

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

"They had a fairly effective process. Not sure what it is like now. Be prepared to discuss what you did in your previous jobs and also be prepared to have an informal chat. Both types of interviews are used to make decisions."

What don't you like about working at National Student Clearinghouse?

"The CEO and most of his staff are the most political team I and most people have ever observed. There is no trust among any of them (especially the CEO and COO) and unfortunately, that trickles down to staff. Any competent staff has left or has been fired. What is left are the managers who play games well and pretend that all is well when they speak to the CEO and COO. Clearly the BOD is satisfied with the company's performance, but they care less how the employees are being treated. The CEO is committed to earning a Best Place to Work Award and even plants positive reviews on other sites which is why I am posting this here."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They will not change. The BOD needs to step in and make some sweeping changes in leadership."

"Poor senior level management & power hungry COO who disregards employee morale"

What do you like about working at National Student Clearinghouse?

"The company provides a great service to Higher Education, and the employees are genuinely nice."

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

"If you're looking for growth opportunity or a place where management works with you to develop your skills, then don't bother. If you're looking for a steady 9-5 and a paycheck every two weeks, go for it!"

What don't you like about working at National Student Clearinghouse?

"Senior level management turns a blind eye to everything. The COO, CEO and Board of Directors live in a fantasy land when it comes to employee morale. The COO is power hungry and will do anything it takes to get what she wants, regardless of the impact on the employees. The Board of Directors should be ashamed of senior management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Let some of your mid-level to non-management employees have a voice. Genuinely act like you are concerned for your employees rather than just having a biased survey and throwing money/food at your employees. It is 2012, Your employees want the ability to learn/develop their skills. They want access to new ideas and products. They want to be involved. They do not want to worry about who is looking over their shoulder. Your archaic management practices need to go."