Question 1

Does CAL POLY pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CAL POLY employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CAL POLY. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at CAL POLY?

Accepted Answer

84% of CAL POLY employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CAL POLY 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAL POLY?

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Student Assistant (133), Instructional Student Assistant (31), Research Assistant (25), Lecturer (20), Assistant Professor (16), Teaching Assistant (15), Resident Advisor (11), Graduate Student (10), Student Grader (10), Tutor (10), Graphic Designer (9), Isa (9), Teacher Assistant (9), Graduate Teaching Assistant (8), Graduate Teaching Associate (8)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at CAL POLY according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Flexible hours Ability to partially work from home saving $20 per day in transit cost Benefits" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great people and vibes at work" ((in 66 reviews)); "Easily accessible for students and flexible schedules." ((in 33 reviews)); "Good benefits starting at $0 for medical/dental/vision." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great staff to work with" ((in 24 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at CAL POLY according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"People that were hired more recently are hired at low pay and never get a raise." ((in 82 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to market for tech jobs" ((in 15 reviews)); "Most jobs are minimum wage or within a couple dollars of it." ((in 14 reviews)); "Managers are a bit micromanagey." ((in 13 reviews)); "The university as a whole lacks diversity, which means that job opportunities also lack diversity." ((in 11 reviews))

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