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On average, employees at Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech employees are Postdoctoral Associates submitting an average rating of 4.8 and Research Assistants with a rating of 4.7.

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 47 Virginia Tech Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.9
Growth Opportunities
3.9
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.5
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.3
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.1
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Research Assistant

"It's a great place to do research."

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
Virginia Tech Employee

"Virginia Tech is a renowned university in US. During my time at VT I had the opportunity to learn from leading academicians. The lasting intellectual hub that Virginia Tech provides for its alumni helps the student community fulfill their ambitions."

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

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.1
Virginia Tech (63)

4.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Northwest Missouri State University (6)
2.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Vatterott College (8)
4.0 Average of All Companies in this Industry (12,293)
Research Assistant

"Virginia tech is good, professor and me get along well with each other."

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
Virginia Tech Employee

"Very interesting and educational work experience, with a very intelligent boss."

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 Assistant

"Virginia Tech is a very good university where you can work with smart and rigorous guys."

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
Graduate Assistant

What do you like about working at Virginia Tech?

"It's an educational environment, you work with professors and well educated people."

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

"It's a great opportunity to study MBA and work in VT."

What don't you like about working at Virginia Tech?

"I liked working in this environment but i'm graduating soon."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Please provide more training programs and add the departmental budget"

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
Intern

"Used Articulate Storyline software to develop employment-training program, Developed annual management test in customer service, sanitation, and safety, and assisted in food waste reduction and diversion project. These are the skills that I have learned from the company and I was very good at every task. My relationship between co-workers were very close and able to perform well."

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 Assistant

"One of the best institutes for anyone with a curious mind"

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
Postdoctoral Associate

What do you like about working at Virginia Tech?

"I enjoyed the people I worked with. It was a friendly and fun atmosphere and I actually enjoyed going into work each morning. I felt the leadership team was great as well. With my fantasy career, its more about what else I wouldve wanted to learn in college and apply in industry. Based on the research I've done, I found some impressive information about the future projects you have planned. This is the company I've been looking for, I want to be where things are developing, changing, and growing. And I want to make a meaningful contribution to that development and growth."

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

"Research the company you are working for. Ask questions which allow a hiring manager to think of the question in the business sense as well as allow them to imagine you as a key player in the company's future"

What don't you like about working at Virginia Tech?

"While I did enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed during my time at Virginia Tech, I feel my skill set can be better utilized elsewhere, where my capabilities are more recognized and there is the opportunity for growth."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Employee engagement has to be engraved in the DNA and the company culture it needs to come from the top and has to be aligned with the goals of the company"

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 Assistant

"It was a great working atmosphere."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Senior Research Associate
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5
Instructor

"I've worked as an instructor since Jan. 2011 in the Engineering Education department. This has been a fantastic experience especially given that I am also a PhD student."

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

"It's a very nice place to 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 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Postdoctoral Research Associate

"Virginia Tech is one of the best engineering school in U.S."

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

"excellent place to work and live"

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 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Virginia Tech Reviews FAQs

Is Virginia Tech a good company to work for?

Virginia Tech has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 47 Virginia Tech Review Ratings left anonymously by Virginia Tech employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 91% of employees would recommend working at Virginia Tech.

Does Virginia Tech pay their employees well?

Virginia Tech employees earn $30,000 annually on average, or $14 per hour, which is 55% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 34 Virginia Tech employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Virginia Tech Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Virginia Tech?

91% of employees would recommend working at Virginia Tech with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Virginia Tech 3.9 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.9 for Growth Opportunities and 4.3 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Virginia Tech?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Virginia Tech is a Student Building Manager at $141,000 annually. Browse Virginia Tech Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Virginia Tech?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Virginia Tech is a Student Worker at $12,000 annually. Browse Virginia Tech Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Virginia Tech?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Virginia Tech to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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