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McMaster University
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Industry: Colleges and Universities · HQ: Hamilton, ON

Working at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Hamilton, ON Area

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On average, employees in Hamilton, ON at McMaster University give their company a 2.4 rating out of 5.0 based on 7, whereas overall Average Rating of McMaster University is 4.2 out of 5.0 based on 17 McMaster University Review Ratings. The happiest McMaster University employees in Hamilton, ON are Research Assistants submitting an average rating of 4.3 and Postdoctoral Fellows with a rating of 4.2.

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4.2
Average Rating
(based on 13 McMaster University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.4
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.6
Rewards You Receive
3.5
Support You Get
4.3
Way You Work
4.5
Work Setting
4.4
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Graduate Student Researcher
"I worked for two years at McMaster University, and it was fantastic; one of the best places I've ever worked. There is an excellent sense of community and camaraderie, and lots of work interaction between colleagues. Fairly average in terms of compensation and resources. What really made this place stand out for me was the people. Very friendly, helpful, and encouraging."
Posted 10 years ago in Hamilton, ON

Working at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON: 7 Employee Reviews

Research Assistant
in Hamilton, ON

"Good experience to work in McMaster as TA."

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
Graduate Student Researcher
in Hamilton, ON

"I worked for two years at McMaster University, and it was fantastic; one of the best places I've ever worked. There is an excellent sense of community and camaraderie, and lots of work interaction between colleagues. Fairly average in terms of compensation and resources. What really made this place stand out for me was the people. Very friendly, helpful, and encouraging."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Postdoctoral Fellow
in Hamilton, ON
Person You Work For 3.9 / 5 People You Work With 3.9 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3.1 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Assistant
in Hamilton, ON
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Teaching Assistant
in Hamilton, ON

"Great challenger."

Director of Purchasing
in Hamilton, ON

"Good place to work at."

What do you like about working at McMaster University?

"The people are great!"

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

"Be prepared for committee interviews & slow responses."

What don't you like about working at McMaster University?

"Too many politics & committees = lack of timely decisions."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Cultivate risk taking."

Research Engineer
in Hamilton, ON

"That is a typical 3rd tier Canadian University"

What do you like about working at McMaster University?

"Low pressure low demand low expectations dumping ground for the 3rd tier academics. Can do what one likes. Nobody cares and don't have mental capacity and/or vigour to challenge one's activity or lack of thereof."

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

"Relax - if they were troubled enough to set you for an interview - you got the job."

What don't you like about working at McMaster University?

"Dumping ground for the 3rd tier academics. Constant sense of shame for ending up in a hole like this."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stop nepotism and corruption. Start hiring on merit."

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