Stanford University reviews

Great benefits, beautiful campus, the University alone has plenty of room for development. Not necessarily in the same department however, they are more likely to hire internally than external applicants.

Note: All of these pros and cons depend on which department you work in. Some are way better than others. Try to get a good sense of the dept. when you interview before accepting a position. -Always learning. You will learn something new every day. Just the interactions with extremely intelligent people will make you want to personally and professionally develop yourself. -Encourages wellness.Employees are encouraged to get active and be healthy. Want to go to the gym during lunch? Go! Want to take a Yoga Class during the day? Go! -Resources everywhere. Need to go on short or long-term disability? There's a resource for that. Have a personal problem and need counseling? There's a resource for that too. There is support for most every needs an employee could have. -The name. Let's face it: Stanford University is one of the top universities in the world and the brand/name recognition is instantaneous. When I whip out one my SU business cards, I instantly gain trust and compliments. -Ability to further your career. Once you're here, the possibilities are endless for professional growth. Take a class on project management. Apply for a job in a different department. Once you're in, you're in. -Benefits. Free Caltrain! Love that. Take it up to the city about two to three times a week which saves me about $60 a week. The Health Care is great. Stanford Health Care Alliance allows you to visit top Stanford doctors for a low monthly premium and a not-bad co-pay. -Work/life balance. Management does not want you working overtime or on the weekends. They are very respectable when it comes to your personal time. -Winter Closure. The University shuts down for two weeks in December and employees only have to use four vacation days for two weeks of paid time off. -Well-equipped workstation. I have two 27" monitors and a MacBook Pro which enable me to get my work done in a productive way.