Merck Employee Reviews for Administrative Associate

"It's an excellent company for advancement if you're a scientist, researcher or from an Ivy League school."

What do you like about working at Merck?

"I liked that it was the top company in the world for 7 straight years, had an enormous amount of very intelligent people and I obtained a vast amount of knowledge while employed there."

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

"Be aware of what position you are interviewing for, check to see if it is a Union position. It will be extremely hard to break into a salaried position from a Union position once you are hired at Merck."

What don't you like about working at Merck?

"If you are not from an Ivy League school, have an education in science or research, your growth potential is very limited."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To open up to employees who show exceptional aptitude and give them more opportunities for advancement. Do not pigeon hole those who started with the company in a Union position. I was not informed at the time of hire that the position was a Union position nor that it would be hard to break into a salaried position. This information came straight from managers at Merck."