Boston University Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time

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

Cons – If 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 Management – none.

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

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

Pros – Benefits, smart co-workers, intellectually challenging.

Cons – Politics limit progress. Professional growth is limited on the marketing side.

Advice to Senior Management – Cut the dead wood.

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

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

Pros – Lots of resources available and many top notch faculty members

Cons – You have to look for training and opportunities yourself

Advice to Senior Management – Less bureaucracy, more training

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

Pros – A 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

Cons – It 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 Management – I 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

Current Employee – been working at Boston University full-time

Pros – Great place to start your career, very flexible work schedule

Cons – Heavy management! Performance evaluation does not mean anything

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Boston University

Pros – Good experience if you want to apply for a research based graduate program

Cons – it will cost you a lot of time to read paper and collect data

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

Pros – Great 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

Cons – Large 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

Current Employee – been working at Boston University

Pros – nice place to work at all

Cons – it is a bit tough though,

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

Pros – The 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.

Cons – Honestly, 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

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

Pros – broaden skill set, networking, management opportunity, professional development

Cons – work life balance, lack of ability to change much about the position (grant funded)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend