excellent training but poor opportunities for advancement - Senior Project Analyst Westat Employee Review

3.0
Jun 2, 2012
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Pros

Learned how to conduct an epidemiologic study -- something not taught in school

Cons

little opportunity for advancement, unwilling to allow current employees try their hand at positions within the company requiring different qualifications, management does not listen to the needs of current employees, too much oversight for each project -- too many managers

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Some of the leadership are fantastic! Pay is fair

Cons

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