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4.2

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,999 total reviews)
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Joseph L. Lengyel

86% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Army National Guard has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,999 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Army National Guard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Stable full-time military pay and benefits BAH/BAS and retirement points add up fast Networking with schools, community leaders, and Soldiers Leadership and public speaking skills improve a lot More independence than many traditional military jobs Can help change people’s lives and careers Good experience for future management/sales/customer service roles Opportunity for awards, recognition, and career progression Usually less physically demanding than combat arms positions Learn recruiting, interviewing, and marketing skills

Cons

High pressure mission and quota environment Long hours, especially at the end of the month or FY Constant phone calls, texts, and follow-ups after hours Rejection and ghosting happen constantly Can be mentally exhausting and stressful Balancing command expectations with applicant realities is tough Public perception of recruiters can sometimes be negative Difficult to fully disconnect during leave or weekends Heavy admin work and paperwork requirements Burnout is common if leadership/support is weak

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