United States Government Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I found it to be a strong and tight knit working environment. I will almost miss the family like atmosphere."

"Strictly for persons with a strong military background. The command, II MEF, employs approximately 100 civilian and contract personnel that work closely with higher ranking Marines. Most positions are deployable."

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

"limited income, limited advancement potential, limited advancement support. no tuition assistance"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"more attention to cultivating positive team atmosphere, supportive interaction, warmth"

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Good Benefits, Good Pay, Vacation Days, Hours, Low Stress Level"

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

"Hours, Language barrier, vacation days, Stress level of the boss"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Less useless projects for the teachers and more time to work on the important ones"

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Financial Stability, Travel Opportunities, Opportunity to meet people from all over the world, Challenging work"

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

"Make sure you get a college education and degree before joining!"

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

"A lot of the leadership personnel are incompetent. The rules often do not make sense."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would incorporate more constructive in port work and activities"

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Very little. You don't lose seniority when switching to another department."

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

"If you are intending to try for management, ask current managers for mentoring opportunity. It is too easy to get stuck in the analyst series for 10+ years or more!"

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

"Top Administrators changes every 4 years or less. We are driven & tossed by elections. Current boss doesn't want to learn our software, so is trying to make everyone here convert to the software he already knows. Current boss is a new manager, & is pretty lousy at it at this time -- can't keep a steady course & keeps changing his mind & forcing me to redo things over & over."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to stay on a steadier course, rather than having his staff re-do the same project over & over each time the boss changes his mind."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Flexible work schedules. Regular hours. Strategic approach. Work with diverse organizations and people."

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

"Work here requires strong convening and consensus building skills. Project and contract management is the primary job function. Be prepared to navigate bureaucratic processes to complete tasks. Flexible work schedule, regular job hours, and paid holidays are incredible benefits."

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

"Lack of realistic goal setting, work plans, and projects that serve clear needs. Feeling there are few opportunities for advancement. Projects lack scope. Silos."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Prioritize projects that demonstrate the highest impact. Place clear goals and workplans around projects. Ensure projects are derived from and serve constituent needs. Offer a wider variety of projects and opportunities for development for employees. Foster more creativity. Set clear expectations and goals via office policies."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Easy work and lots of vacation. Coworkers are also pretty fun to work with at times. Not the people I'm constantly around but the deputy district attorney's that I work for."

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

"Have tough skin and don't expect to move up any time at all. Everyone at my position is capped at where they're at. There are no opportunities to move up."

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

"The people are completely crap at times. They definitely hired some duds and kept on some people that should have been let go a long time ago."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Not too sure.... managing at the government level is very different from corporate. you can't just fire anyone that you think is doing a crappy job. I think I would take more of a stand on issues and instead of asking for group input about something I would just say that this is the way things are going to be. no ifs and or buts."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"It has great perks and retirements. I also get tons of training."

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

"Certifications are king. You can rise to the top of the ranks with certifications and no degree."

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

"We waste money at every possilbe chance because we don't want to go with cheaper solutions to simple problems. They believe if they spend thousands of dollars on a firewall we will be more secure... but everyone knows it is all in how you configure it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We never get to put our ideas into play because there are a million rules that say we can't. I just feel like there is a lot of improvments we could make if we were allowed"

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"important, relevant, interesting, never boring, health focussed, great co-workers, opportunities for advancement"

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

"Understanding how your place of employment works at the senior levels is critical to rising the ranks."

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

"Work life balance is almost impossible to achieve. The work is interesting, and I like fast-paced environments, but this is unmanageable and this is impacting workplace health."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Look for solutions to manage priorities better and support a more positive working environment. Focus on appreciating working level staff."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Regular pay and really great benefits like dental and vacation time"

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

"Don't believe when they tell you that you'll have complete freedom"

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

"The amount of people who check every single thing I do"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I'm not sure - erasing some of the bureaucracy may help."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Important growth potential. Potential for a wide variety of duties. Good responsibility , Fantastic coworkers, excellent supervisor."

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

"Be honest about your abilities. Find mentors within the company you can go to for advice. Find out who to watch for and how to protect yourself."

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

"I had trouble getting support. There were some political games I couldn't play. There was one supervisor assigned who didn't have the necessary qualifications to perform his task."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better for support. Have a complaint process. please enforce company policies for honesty and integrity."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"It was a very peaceful environment in Toronto, Canada. I loved it there."

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

"Be open and positive. Go for what you want and it will be yours."

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

"Nothing really."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Love people and manage them professionally. Ensure work-life balance."

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"My team is Strategic, innovative, client and citizen-focused, project-based, deadline-driven. Allows for collaboration across sector and business streams"

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

"Tell the panel the skills you would bring to the job and your vision for the position rather than just reiterate your skills and your past roles"

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

"My team is embracing innovation, community consultation, person centred service design and open government whilst much of the organisation doesn't know what it is."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Engage with staff by walking the floors more often and continuing regular staff forums"

What do you like about working at United States Government?

"Independence, control of day to day, good boss, nice office, non profit"

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

"Be rady to stay in the job for the long haul"

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

"Too much involvement in other things, need more time to focus on original job. Use the right people for the right job, stop throwing money at problems"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Enforcement of maintenance, ingrain safety, improve processes, simpler actions, less over reactions"