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      Harvard University reviews

      4.2

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (4,072 total reviews)

      Alan Garber

      80% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

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      Harvard University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Harvard University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      4K reviews
      3.0
      Oct 12, 2010

      Non-Academics: Get prepared for academia

      Web developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Let's be honest: The name "Harvard" looks great on a resume. The benefits are outstanding -- they have the best healthcare plan I've ever had in my life, and, with the prevalence of unions, job security is very high.

      Cons

      If you don't have a PhD, you will be ignored. If you are working under a professor, you will be ignored. The politics are absolutely ridiculous, and the organization is bloated. Some of the most useless people have the best job security, simply because of their name, or who they know.

      3.0
      Oct 5, 2010

      Needs better life work balance

      Graduate student
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Best brand name Great access to technology Great networking environment Many smart people

      Cons

      Bad management Horrible incentives structure Horrible guidance from PIs Culture of secrecy Destructive competitive environment Quality of post-docs is mixed

      5.0
      Sep 27, 2010

      Harvard Medical School

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Tremendous learning environment. The tuition reimbusrement benefit is great at the Extension School.

      Cons

      Fast paced research feel obligated to work some nights and weekends.

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