Harvard University Employee Job Reviews in the United States
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On average, employees at Harvard University give their company a 4.1 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Harvard University employees are Postdoctoral Fellows submitting an average rating of 4.5 and Research Fellows also with a rating of 4.5.
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"Perfect place."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Work environment."
What don't you like about working at Harvard University?
"Nothing."
"Great experience to be trained in science and learn to become an independent thinker and unfold my potentialities."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Open minded, stimulating scientifically and socially. Basically all avenues are open for one to ask questions and work to validates hypothesis."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If you like science, it will show itself."
What don't you like about working at Harvard University?
"I enjoyed very much the experience."
"Harvard is a mixed bag for support people, but does offer some nice perks."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"It was great fun working to get the union functioning. I met some great people there and did have a chance to hold several lectures. I liked being able to take courses at Harvard at greatly reduced prices and the courses that were part of the job were also useful."
What don't you like about working at Harvard University?
"I didn't like being in a subservient position."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Give the support people a chance to go beyond support, especially if they know as much or more than the professors."
"Excellent facilities, amplified research outcome, low income/benefits and very poor opportunities for postdoctoral scientists for project leadership and career advancement."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Awareness, facilities, research and interests in the state of the art."
What don't you like about working at Harvard University?
"Very well stream-lined to benefit faculties you are working with for their career advancement. Minimal to No interest in rewarding or providing opportunities to postdoctorates towards scientific leadership in project proposals, etc."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Systems and interfaces were well documented."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"People who leave the door of their mind open always have interesting new ideas."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Effective implementations can originate from those not blessed as politically correct."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Where else can you work with David Gergen, Jeff Sachs and George Soros in the same day."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Go for it. (It looks good on the resume)"
What don't you like about working at Harvard University?
"They could pay a bit more."
"A great place to work."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Environment."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be a team player."
What don't you like about working at Harvard University?
"Low base pay."
"The university is very supportive of its staff and provides excellent opportunities for growth."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Personal and professional growth."
"Would recommend Harvard Medical to anybody for interesting and diverse fields."
What do you like about working at Harvard University?
"Challenge of working with some very smart people in all of fields of the medical school."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be yourself, stay positive."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"More funds for training in the budget."
Harvard University Reviews FAQs
Is Harvard University a good company to work for?
Harvard University has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 93 Harvard University Review Ratings left anonymously by Harvard University employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 98% of employees would recommend working at Harvard University.
Does Harvard University pay their employees well?
Harvard University employees earn $50,500 annually on average, or $24 per hour, which is 23% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 32 Harvard University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Harvard University Salaries by Job Title.
How satisfied are employees working at Harvard University?
98% of employees would recommend working at Harvard University with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Harvard University 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.
What is the highest paying job at Harvard University?
According to our data, the highest paying job at Harvard University is a Associate Dean at $196,000 annually. Browse Harvard University Salaries by Job Profile.
What is the lowest paying job at Harvard University?
According to our data, the lowest paying job at Harvard University is a Customer Service Representative at $16,000 annually. Browse Harvard University Salaries by Job Profile.
What are the pros and cons of working at Harvard University?
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Harvard University to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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Cambridge, MA
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Boston, MA
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