Working at United States Navy in Jacksonville, FL: 31 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Jacksonville, FL Area

"This is a great place to work. While experiences may vary depending on the work center location, it is easy to change to what works for you. This company gives you the ability to see the world and make a positive impact. I highly recommend this place."

"My tenure with the U.S. Navy was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I acquired more skills and competencies there than I could have with any other employer. More importantly, I learned to utilize all of my potential with any task I was assigned. I would recommend the Navy to any inexperienced youth in search of professional development."

"I worked for the U.S. Navy for 8 years. In that time I gained profound insight into corporate culture, personal accountability, resiliency, and determination. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will never forget. Simply put, it was the best 8 year investment I will ever make."

"I have been in the navy since 2012. I enjoy most of it but there are some downs sides."

"Being in the U.S. Navy is a challenge like no other. You will receive training, but not necessarily for the job, you are given. It is expected that you will source, learn, and discover the means and tools required to get the job done. This creates a culture of innovative and resourceful leaders."

"I've been a member of the Unites States Navy for practically my entire adult life. Through military service, and in addition to the many practical traits that I have mastered, I've developed a strength in character that is second to none. The 'discipline' aspect gained through military service is one that any quality employer would jump at the chance for having!"

"U.S. NAVY is an excellent place to work and in top of it you get to serve your country at the same time."

"The Navy is a great stepping stone to the real world."

"From Aug 2007 to Nov 2012."

"It was interesting, fun, and ensued a lot of personal development."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I saw over 20 countries. I loved working with my team. I also learned so much on the job."

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

"Have a positive attitude, be dependable, pull your weight, and shoot for higher goals."

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

"The arduous hours, but that just came with the territory."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None that I can think of, but I'm sure there might be a small thing or two."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"What I liked about the US Navy was the benefits."

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

"Be prepared to work long hours and spend a lot of time away from family."

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

"There are very, very long hours in the US Navy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If I were the CEO I would relax on the overtime hours."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I like the feel and the people and work hours."

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

"Be honest, be faithful in yourself. Always be happy about your interview."

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

"Being able to run my own building and supervise others. Also having time to train."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have more time to understand the work load and overtime."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"The opportunity to do things I'd never do anywhere else."

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

"Pursue the armed forces only as a last resort, and try the Air Force first."

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

"There is a strong political atmosphere that gets in the way of efficiency and sound decision making."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I'd cut frivolous spending, and slow down the operational tempo."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"The ability to travel, lead and work in a wide variety of situations and fields."

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

"It's not just a job, it is a way of life."

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

"Long periods of time deployed away from my family. Dangerous work environment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The Navy needs to continue to encourage the personal education and training of its Sailors in order to maintain the best educated, and most capable force on Earth."

"It was pretty good, but I was not properly recognized for the work that I done."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"The benefits, the job security, the pay, and the diverse working environment."

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

"I would like to warn you about how favorites are played and evaluations are not fair."

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

"I didn't like how people in leadership positions played favorites and didn't fairly evaluate personnel."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay more attention to the work people do for you."