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Working at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO: 15 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Golden, CO Area

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On average, employees in Golden, CO at Colorado School of Mines give their company a 3.7 rating out of 5.0 based on 15, whereas overall Average Rating of Colorado School of Mines is 3.9 out of 5.0 based on 18 Colorado School of Mines Review Ratings. The happiest Colorado School of Mines employees in Golden, CO are Anonymous Employees submitting an average rating of 4.4 and Electrical Engineers with a rating of 4.8.

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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 16 Colorado School of Mines Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.4
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.4
Rewards You Receive
3.1
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.2
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Working at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO: 15 Employee Reviews

Research Assistant

"It has been a pleasure to work with Dr. Nayeri. I have learned so much in this position and he has pushed me to go above in beyond in creating effective designs. Although this is an unpaid position, the skills I have developed through the experience are priceless!"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Colorado School of Mines Employee

"This job has been great for me. Flexible hours, and a great work environment. I wish all of my jobs after college have people like my boss and my co-workers. The pay isn't great, but that's mainly due to work-study funds and conflicts between school and my work schedule."

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

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.9
Colorado School of Mines (18)

4.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Northwest Missouri State University (6)
2.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Vatterott College (8)
4.0 Average of All Companies in this Industry (12,293)
Colorado School of Mines Employee

"What I love most about CSM is its prestige. If you want to major in STEM this is the place to go. I have had great experiences with the professors and the community in general at Mines. In only three years Mines has not only molded me for the professional world, but for life as well."

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 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Postdoctoral Research Associate

"I have worked in Colorado school of Mines for the past 2 years. I have found that the faculty and staff played a huge role in making the place feel inviting. Moreover, with all the tools and resources available around campus, I would highly recommend this place to work in."

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

"The JEM-EUSO program is one of the most advanced and thrilling projects I have worked on. All current staff is well versed and extremely professional in regards to the dedicated task at hand. The project is fluid and has been progressing on schedule since it has begun."

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 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Fellow

"Mines is a great place to learn, work, and study."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Colorado School of Mines Employee

"Obtained my PhD at Mines in Applied Physics. Was a great experience."

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

"I was an assistant in a research lab studying algae growth and flocculation"

What do you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"I am very interested in the research that is being done in the lab I work at, and there are a lot of great ideas being pursued by a lot of intelligent individuals."

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

"You are interviewed based on your performance in classes, so my advice would be to perform strongly in the classes that you would like to work for that specific professor"

What don't you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"I am graduating from the school I work at and graduating will make me overqualified for my position. I am looking for a bigger opportunity"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have a really good relationship with my boss, who is very supportive of the work I do. However, sometimes the communication between me and the other people in the lab makes it hard to be as efficient as I can be. If the graduate students were more encouraged to communicate efficiently, my time at work would be used more efficiently."

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

What do you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"Interesting work, and had a great time with learning about computer programs."

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

"Be professional in demeanor and have a confident knowlege of your abilities."

What don't you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"Strange dynamic, no room for growth, and work got tedious."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Mix in computer calculations with actual field work. Yes sir."

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

What do you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"because I am living in Colorado and school of mines is my school"

What don't you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"I think is good chance for me to work as ME here"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I think is good chance for me to work as ME here to hep with my experience"

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Person You Work For 3.4 / 5 People You Work With 3.6 / 5 Work Setting 3.9 / 5
Support You Get 3.6 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2.5 / 5 Way You Work 4.1 / 5
Research Assistant
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
IT Professional
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1.2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1.1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 2.2 / 5
Electrical Engineer
Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.5 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.4 / 5
Student Mentor

"CSM was a great place to work as a student, but not something for a long-term career."

What do you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"They really worked with my schedule of classes and other jobs."

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

"Be sure to keep your contacts!"

What don't you like about working at Colorado School of Mines?

"Again, they paid only enough to get by."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"No, they did the best they could with their budget!"

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