Cornell University Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Excellent University with a beautiful campus."

"I am a Masters student here in Chemical Engineering department, and I am working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. My experience has been very enriching and I would definitely recommend Cornell University to everyone."

"It was a great job and I really enjoyed working for Dr. Peter Jessel. I would recommend anyone at Cornell to take his Technical Management Class as well as being a grader for him."

"Wonderful working experience! Working with talented faculties and students is always a pleasure of your research life."

"The Cornell Physics Department is an incredibly fun place to work. However, it is mainly for students of Cornell University."

"I really enjoyed the time I spent working here. The staff was very friendly and made it worth going to work every day, some more then others, just like most places. It can get really busy and they will ask a lot of you, but that's a good thing, because when it's slow, the store can be miserable."

"It's an academic institution, so the pay isn't all that great. Of course, I did find out later that some of my team members were paid a lot more than I was even though their level of responsibility wasn't much greater than mine was. I wasn't too happy with management, either."

"Cornell University provides lots of opportunities for growth when the funding exists. The atmosphere is very conducive to professional development and personal fulfillment."

"I have been associated with Cornell University since July 2012 and am highly satisfied in being one of its employees. Cornell pursues cutting edge research in every field of science and technology. Highly engaging materials research is pursued in the department of material science and engineering. I have been able to imbibe a lot of research expertise working here."

What do you like about working at Cornell University?

"there was always an opportunity for learning and growth, both on the job and with the company."

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

"Yes, be honest in your answers and really think about what it is that you want."

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

"I thought that Weill Cornell Medical College was a great place to work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To always be clear and concise with information and instructions."

What do you like about working at Cornell University?

"I enjoy the scientific collaborations with intelligent, energetic people. I relish the freedom to get things done in my own way, while adhering to tight time frames. I also enjoy the emphasis on life-work balance."

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

"Generally, Cornell is a great place to work but, like any company, your experience will be largely determined by your direct supervisor."

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

"My position has no path for increased responsibility and, as it is grant-funded, it is not a very secure position. I wish that I worked in a more collaborative setting."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"In general, Cornell is a fantastic place to work. My particular position is somewhat restrictive. If management provided more opportunities for collaboration, it would be more fulfilling position."

"I have really enjoyed working here, but I'm ready to move on."

What do you like about working at Cornell University?

"I can work from home and work at my own pace. This is really nice since I'm still in school."

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

"Just make the effort and show that you are really interested in the opportunity."

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

"It can be tedious at some times and takes patience."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management could make it more pleasant by providing rewards or having a break room with refreshments."

What do you like about working at Cornell University?

"There's very strong support for work/life balance and personal and professional development."

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

"Network extensively with people in different jobs around campus. It's easy to get used to your own little corner of this very big place."

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

"It can be hard to figure out where to grow and move up as an employee."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would do more staff recognition on a unit - or campus-wide basis."

What do you like about working at Cornell University?

"I feel good about working here. Nice place, nice environment."

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

"It is a very nice place to work. New York is also a nice place to live. So many museums, theaters, etc."

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

"The only thing I did not like is the slow administration."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"You should invest more in R&D, and reduce the admin work."

"A great, fun, learning experience with hands-on work."

What do you like about working at Cornell University?

"I worked in the Biological Engineering department as a student researcher under the Engineering Learning Initiatives program. A great opportunity to work autonomously in a small group to conduct in-depth research of our choice after approval by the department."

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

"Summer research is for those very passionate about a research goal that has been very clearly planned out."

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

"There was nothing I didn't like, other than the fact that continue such research would require a PHD type career path."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Not much to say here, it was a very long time ago."