National Oilwell Varco Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Good company to work for."

"NOV in and of its self is not a bad company. The location and situation in the PA area make it very difficult to have a personal/ family life."

"I worked for NOV from June 2012 through the end of 2013. Although I was one of many released from a certain office due to budget cuts, I greatly enjoyed my time with this company. The company as a whole is large and growing every day, so there is always room for growth. The salary was sufficient. The management was great and the over all culture was one that encouraged hard work through independence, team work, and fun. Would definitely work for this employer again and recommend this company."

"Very laid back atmosphere and friendly managers. Work/life balance is very good, however the salary is quite low."

"There is a lot of husband-wife, father-son, inter-family employment. It's really all about WHO you KNOW. Sucks - I don't know anyone."

"Poor executive team support and compassion for the overall employees."

"Good company with a target date future. Great working environment."

"Self motivating environment, great group dynamic."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"Great people! Focused, hardworking individuals. Awesome, driven, self motivating environment."

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

"You want this job! Great company to work for. Give it all you've got."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"10 hour days with a large workload can sometimes be overwhelming."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management can be slow to make change due to the large size of the company."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"Pay was good but the management was not. Need more involvement."

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

"Be strong and sit up straight. nobody likes a slouch."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"No support from anyone. They just want you to perform and don't gripe."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get to know the staff that you are running more."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"I like working with good, friendly people in a clean environment."

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

"The best tip is to be your honest and open self."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"I deserve a higher salary."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Always communicate openly with members of the team above and below you on the ladder."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"How we all often pulled together to get orders out and please customers."

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

"Do not be nervous while interviewing, all of the managers are casual and conduct interviews like conversations."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"There was nothing I could mention that I did not like about my work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep faith in your employees and know that they give you their best always."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"flexible time, excellent healthcare package with medical, dental and vision."

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

"Be yourself and talk only if you know what you're talking about."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"There is no in house research and development, not using up-to-date technologies to phase out old products."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus more on R&D."

"It was a great journey. I learned a lot about the industry very quickly."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"Travel, training, building relationships with owners. The support from home office."

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

"Ask as many questions about area of the world you will be working and which rigs."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"The budgets could be better for the projects. We cut them very close."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest conference calls for meetings. Have an assistant for field support."

What do you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"I enjoy working with my boss, the goals set forth are achievable."

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

"Do some research on the company, find out what their stock is worth and how often they have been sold in the past 5 years."

What don't you like about working at National Oilwell Varco?

"The four weeks vacation it is a treat for managers, plus the 15% profit sharing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Apply lean manufacturing to your company. To the entire plant."