Company has turned into a "who you know" employment model. - Anonymous employee NOV Employee Review

1.0
4 Apr 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Had a decent salary. yep.

Cons

If you have friends in the right places, great place to be. Get promoted often. If you do not have the right friends, or there is a change of power, watch out. Those in power will give all the promotions to their friends. If you are lucky, you will get pushed into a corner, if you are not, or have a desirable position, they will eliminate or demote you to give it to their friend.

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5.0
25 Jan 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very work/life balance friendly. Very strong benefits package.

Cons

Very Siloed. NOV is the result of over 100 acquisitions and the fractured condition of systems and procedures is evident. Leadership is working on it.

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