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      NOV

      Engaged Employer

      NOV reviews

      3.5

      63% would recommend to a friend

      (3,240 total reviews)

      Clay C. Williams

      69% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      3.0

      Senior management

      NOV has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,240 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NOV employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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      3K reviews
      4.0
      Aug 25, 2009

      National Oilwell Varco good place to work

      Service tech
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent upward mobility if that is what you would like to do. Management has a clear head on their shoulders and there is opportunity for educational upgrades.

      Cons

      There is mostly a need to travel outside of Canada to develop your career. The management here seem to hunker down in there position and never leave.

      2.0
      Aug 24, 2009

      Don't expect a future unless you are an engineer.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      National Oilwell Varco is a good company that allows for a good work / life mix. While they will not push you, they allow for the completion of advancement programs. NOV allows for lateral movement if you would like to work in a different function than what you have your degree in.

      Cons

      There is a significant drop off in talent from top level management to middle management. Nothing is being done to identify and further the development of employees. We have to seek out opportunities.

      4.0
      Jul 30, 2009

      Not s place for a career in software development.

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There are a lot of good solid individuals to work with. Team atmosphere is good.

      Cons

      As an oil services company, NOV is not a particularly good place for a career in software development. The management does not understand the process and show no inclination to change their management style to support it.

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