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Updated May 10, 2013
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3.7 140 reviews

                             

87% Approve of the CEO

Boston University President and Trustee Robert A. Brown

Robert A. Brown

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83% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Boston, MA (US)

Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time

Prosgood professors, good environment, very dynamic environment, good collaboration between teachers and students, many talks to go to, free pizza, etc.

ConsIf you are not in engineering, it is better for you to start to look for intern earlier, otherwise it will limit your choice of jobs once you graduate.

Advice to Senior Managementnone.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Boston, MA (US)

Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time for more than 3 years

ProsBenefits, smart co-workers, intellectually challenging.

ConsPolitics limit progress. Professional growth is limited on the marketing side.

Advice to Senior ManagementCut the dead wood.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Boston, MA (US)

Current Employee – been working at Boston University part-time for more than 3 years

ProsLots of resources available and many top notch faculty members

ConsYou have to look for training and opportunities yourself

Advice to Senior ManagementLess bureaucracy, more training

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Former Employee – worked at Boston University full-time for more than 3 years

ProsBenefits, resources, health insurance, organization

Conslarge school, only negative student interactions, horrible management

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time for more than 3 years

ProsA great environment, a lot going on, and great connections to a diverse and skilled group of people. They provide excellent employee benefits, especially as it relates to professional development. I have taken advantage of the free workshops and classes they offer about computer programming, business management skills, and a shole host of other

ConsIt can be stressful at times. The schedule is structured around an academic calendar, which can be a bit annoying if you aren't a student or engaged with the academic side of things.

Advice to Senior ManagementI really think they are doing a great job. No complaints on my end!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time

ProsGreat place to start your career, very flexible work schedule

ConsHeavy management! Performance evaluation does not mean anything

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Current Employee – been working at Boston University

ProsGood experience if you want to apply for a research based graduate program

Consit will cost you a lot of time to read paper and collect data

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Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat school with a lot of diversity and options School is what you make of it, if you try and use all your resource you will do well here

ConsLarge classroom settings. The entry level courses for many of the schools hold classes reaching up to 250 student. Can be a bit overwhelming at times

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Prosnice place to work at all

Consit is a bit tough though,

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Boston, MA (US)

Current Employee – been working at Boston University part-time for more than a year

ProsThe people in educational research group are very nice. The supervisor is always willing to help and solve your questions. Moreover, the part time job can also help student get a tuition deduction.

ConsHonestly, I do not have any negative comments about working in Boston University. As a graduate student, it is really a good chance to work on campus and get to know more people.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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