United States Navy Employee Reviews for Information Systems Technician

"I'm a retired Navy vet of 20 years, the best investment of my life. You learn life and job skills, travel and get paid better than civilian jobs. Oh yeah, and you can earn your degree at the college of your choice. Can't beat that, best deal ever!"

"The military taught me endless lessons. I think the best lesson I learned in the Navy is how to be a good leader. While in the Navy I experienced lots of opportunities that allowed be to flourish in my job and set me up for a successful civilian life style. It’s been the best decision of my life."

"It's extremely hard work but if you can handle the work load this is a great job or career."

"In the navy for 16 years, and it was a great ride! I recommend this job to anyone who is seeking a challenge, or is not quite ready for college. You cannot beat the benefits. Keep in mind though it is long hours and lots of time away from your family."

"I worked with the United States Navy for 5 years. It has helped to sharpen me as a technician in the IT field."

"Unique, Fulfilling, Cultural, Exciting, Tough, Demanding"

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"The challenges that arose in the day to day operations of ship board life."

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

"Well, our interview is bootcamp, which will determine if you're going to make it or not, so if that's the case just keep pushing!"

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

"The fact that I deployed 5 times in 4 years and I missed out a lot on my family."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None. I believe that I have the most capable management and I have enjoyed working for all my supervisors."

"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?

"Had the chance to see the world and meet amazing people."

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

"Keep your head up, have confidence in all the decisions you make and actions you do, and most of all have fun doing the work you do."

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

"Sometimes not everyone was as well informed on tasks as they should have been."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Organization is the key to success and that should be one of the goals to strive for."

What do you like about working at United States Navy?

"I like the experience that you get working in the Navy, some are good, some are bad, but most of them advance your career."

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

"If you decide to join, make sure that it is what you want, because a single decision can make or break your entire career."

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

"The superiors, about half of the time it is incredibly frustrating working for people that have no idea of what you do all the while trying to tell you how to do it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If you're tasked with watching over us, it wouldn't hurt to take time out of your day to learn from us."

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."