University of Vermont Employee Reviews for Student Assistant

What do you like about working at University of Vermont?

"Ability to be independent in my work and self-starting. Though the atmosphere is highly collaborative, my supervisor usually respects me and trusts my ability to do my own work and complete (and set) my own projects."

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

"If you're looking to move to Vermont and stay here--or if you're a local and never want to leave--this is a great place to be. But once you move into your job, it's hard to move up without moving on. Burlington is a great place for raising kids, but it can get kind of boring after a while."

What don't you like about working at University of Vermont?

"I'm a male in a mostly female workplace. This means that part of my job is to make small talk and form bonds with the people I work with, even if they are not the kind of people I'd ordinarily like. There is a fair deal of pressure to comply with the overriding office philosophy: challenges to that philosophy are not appreciated."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I'd provide room for all working styles--not just extroverts. Introverts should be given room and space to work and not necessarily shoved into a room with a bunch of people who insist on working together to come up with a plan."