UMass Boston Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"It was a great experience working at Umass Boston Laboratory of Immunology. The chance I had with my professor during the semester helped me improve my skills a lot and gain useful experience for my upcoming job. My professor was satisfied with my semester of work and research."

"It is a great company to work with. I can use my SQL skills to innovate."

"University pays well. Also job is only parttime."

What do you like about working at UMass Boston?

"The work environment was fantastic and I was always learning new things."

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

"This job can really take you places. You learn so much more than just about the media, you learn about the stories you are trying to tell. You will make a lot of connections. You want this job."

What don't you like about working at UMass Boston?

"There really is not a negative thing about working there. I do wish I had been able to work on some projects other people were given. I felt I was given some really not so exciting projects and the guys were given all the fun work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep everyone informed of what is going on and remember the production team was just as important as those asking for the production."

What do you like about working at UMass Boston?

"Lots of new people to meet and easy to make connections."

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

"It's a great way to meet people and also get support through your courses."

What don't you like about working at UMass Boston?

"The work was bad and the machines we worked with were old and problematic."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Should find a way to get some more money into the labs if you want to compete with other schools."

What do you like about working at UMass Boston?

"It's extremely flexible, and the people are great to work with: knowledgeable and easy going."

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

"Be polite, on time and professional. They take these things very seriously. Their IT department places great importance in customer service skills, so don't over-emphasize your technical skills."

What don't you like about working at UMass Boston?

"No career advancement opportunities at all. Opportunities for growth would have made me stay."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Consider the possibility of allowing your junior employees to climb the ranks of the IT department instead of hiring people from outside."