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3.5
Average Rating
(based on 21 State of New Jersey Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.5
Growth Opportunities
2.9
People You Work With
3.8
Person You Work For
3.8
Rewards You Receive
3.5
Support You Get
3.5
Way You Work
3.5
Work Setting
3.2
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State of New Jersey Employee

"No room for growth, lots of office hostility/ OpenOffice morale going on. Upper management tells you to just let it go. Go to the private sector, co-workers who are not as productive but get away with it due to extreme favoritism."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Employment Services Manager

"If you are looking for long-term stability, a rewarding career serving those experiencing job loss/transition, and decent upward mobility NJDOL is a great choice! Great health benefits, hours, and vacation time conducive to work-life balance and a "feel good" feeling knowing you have impacted another person's life for the better."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.5
State of New Jersey (28)

4.7 Highest Rated in this Industry is City of Santa Ana (6)
2.7 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Idaho Transportation Department (5)
3.8 Average of All Companies in this Industry (4,846)
Assistant Division Director

"I enjoy working for my current employer because we are a mission-based organization that aims to improve the lives of the people we serve. I like the responsibility of working for the public good, and I enjoy working with self-directed folks who feel the same way. It's a privilege."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Full Stack Java Developer

"I am working with State of NJ as a contractor since 3 years, and I have really enjoyed working here. Nice culture & flexible work hours."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Fiscal Analyst

"This is a company where (I will be honest) your hard work goes unnoticed. It is very hard to move up in the company no matter how hard you work ."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
State of New Jersey Employee

"The line level managers were great. Training and corporate leadership/motivation were lacking in this type of start-up."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Lead Instructor

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"Ability to act automous and address issues on a timely basis."

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

"None. The interview process was streamlined and empowered the first line supervisors and operations managment."

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"For a large fortune 500 company they did a good job with surveys and skip level meetings to receive the employees input and act upon their suggestions when appropriate."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None.Management was fair and supportive in resolving issues and working as a collaborative group."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Research Assistant

"Handled temporary assignments for diverse clients"

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"I met every standard qualification and skill. I was advanced"

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

"this company has currently been relocated and only people that has seniority still resides there"

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"I loved every aspect of working with this company. they closed down due to monetary reasons"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Developer

"Very Good"

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"Time Schedule, My colleges,work locations and can learn new things"

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

"Just be very honest and frankly say if you don't know answers."

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"Politics , grouping, letting others down and not getting appreciation"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Data Warehouse Specialist

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"This is the government IT center and the projects are challenging."

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

"Just do your best and work hard - qualities that will make you stand out."

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"They need better project funding management so that projects can go on smoothly."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"set up a good PMO to manage all projects and raise project funding issues ahead of time"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Family Services Specialist

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"I liked helping people and children with their concerns and issues"

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

"Do Not Do It!!! Get a job in private sector"

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"We were overworked, undervalued and they worried more about documentation than about the job itself."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Less emphasis on documenting on more emphasis on doing the job"

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Clerical Assistant

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"I dislike everything about working in my particular department and would love to leave."

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

"Be prepared to butt kiss and hopefully you may be given a small opportunity. Maybe."

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"It's extremely boring, seems like there is absolute no room for growth and the politics are ridiculous."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Several things such as promoting within and making the workplace more of a happy place."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Probation Officer

What do you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"Being in charge of others. Going in the field. Court."

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

"Know behavioral interviewing. Be able to give specific examples. Dress professional."

What don't you like about working at State of New Jersey?

"The hours with no compensation. The amount of paperwork. Unable to be flexible with nights."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Abide by the union contract. Offer more flexible hours. Add business casual attire."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Director
Person You Work For 4.5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3.1 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.9 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4.6 / 5
Senior Java Consultant
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

State of New Jersey Reviews FAQs

Is State of New Jersey a good company to work for?

State of New Jersey has an overall rating of 3.5 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 21 State of New Jersey Review Ratings left anonymously by State of New Jersey employees, which is 10% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 76% of employees would recommend working at State of New Jersey.

Does State of New Jersey pay their employees well?

State of New Jersey employees earn $50,000 annually on average, or $24 per hour, which is 24% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 6 State of New Jersey employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find State of New Jersey Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at State of New Jersey?

76% of employees would recommend working at State of New Jersey with the overall rating of 3.5 out of 5. Employees also rated State of New Jersey 3.5 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.5 for Rewards You Receive, 2.9 for Growth Opportunities and 3.5 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at State of New Jersey?

According to our data, the highest paying job at State of New Jersey is a Data Warehouse Specialist at $170,000 annually. Browse State of New Jersey Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at State of New Jersey?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at State of New Jersey is a Certified Nursing Assistant at $20,000 annually. Browse State of New Jersey Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at State of New Jersey?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at State of New Jersey to be Company Culture, People You Work With, Person You Work For and Rewards You Receive, and cons to be Growth Opportunities.

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