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Working at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA: 52 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Cambridge, MA Area

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On average, employees in Cambridge, MA at Harvard University give their company a 3.2 rating out of 5.0 based on 52, whereas overall Average Rating of Harvard University is 4.1 out of 5.0 based on 127 Harvard University Review Ratings. The happiest Harvard University employees in Cambridge, MA are Research Fellows submitting an average rating of 4.5 and Visiting Scientists with a rating of 4.9.

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 93 Harvard University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.3
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Working at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA: 52 Employee Reviews

Graduate Student

What do you like about working at Harvard University?

"It's amazing, because I get to study exactly what I want every day."

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

"You must have experience in research before you interview at Harvard."

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

"I need to commute a long way to get to work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I don't think I would do much differently, except keep the areas extremely organized."

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
Visiting Scientist
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
Research Fellow

"This is Harvard and there is no question just being around smart, hard working people with so many new fantastic ideas every day. This place is one of the world-class universities with the best students, which has attracted the most qualified professors and researchers."

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
IT Manager

What do you like about working at Harvard University?

"Chance to learn new and leading technology and chance to take free courses as well."

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

"Nothing to point out as I enjoyed working for a great University."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They should encourage younger people who comes with new and bright ideas with great vision."

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
Harvard University Employee

"Great position for students who are looking for term-time work."

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
Harvard University Employee

"doing research at harvard is an amazing experience"

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
IT Intern

"My internship is at Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, I started in January 29, 2014 to July 25, 2014. Working at Harvard University I found it to be very knowledgeable, educational and a great place to build my IT skills. My supervisors and co-workers are very helpful when needed. I managed computer labs around campus. I also maintained some of the printers such as making sure they always had paper, paper jams, changing toner and maintenance kits."

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
Staff Assistant

What do you like about working at Harvard University?

"A top-notch educational facility that fosters a multicultural, open-minded, progressive environment for the students, as well as employees."

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

"Learn all about what Harvard has to offer -- to students, as well as to employees."

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

"I have no idea what that would be. It was great!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have no idea how I would do anything differently. It's great as it is!"

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
Prototype Technician

"Excellent organisation with a dynamic workplace and entrepreneurial spirit."

What do you like about working at Harvard University?

"Co-workers, management, flexibility, customer interaction, responsibilities given, decision making opportunities, biking to work."

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

"Be yourself and keep an open mind but never discredit your own ingenuity."

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

"I'm quite content with my current position. I would improve the job by creating a cleaner method of recycling ZP150."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the great work! RV is the glue that keeps the fab lab together."

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 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Computer Operator
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 2.9 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Database Analyst
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 3.7 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Intern

"Harvard Medical School has been instrumental in my development, not only professionally but also personally. To be able to learn from the brightest minds in all of the world is something that enriches me everyday."

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 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
PC Technician

"This was my first working experience and it was very satisfying."

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 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Assistant to the Associate Director
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.3 / 5
Support You Get 4.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.6 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.5 / 5
Company Culture 4.3 / 5 Way You Work 4.7 / 5
Harvard University Employee

"I worked at Harvard University's Chemistry department for two years of my undergrad studies. The lab I was in had wonderful and highly intelligent people who were kind, respectful and very open to teaching and explaining concepts I did not fully understand."

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