University of Cambridge Employee Reviews about "career progression"
Updated Jan 19, 2021
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Pros
"Very good working environment around" (in 52 reviews)
"Flexible working hours and lots of opportunities" (in 51 reviews)
Cons
"Low salary and few development opportunities" (in 31 reviews)
"Limited career progression advice / guidance" (in 29 reviews)
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Reviews about "career progression"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Very good employer, good pension plan, good annual leave, work-life balance, flexi hours, good support throughout the pandemic.
Cons
Not as good pay as private sector. Career progression as a non academic/administrator to senior level is difficult.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Flexible working hours, dynamic environment .
Cons
Less career progression paths ahead.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
flexible hours, high quality science/work
Cons
limited career progression and promotions
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
International, reputation, world class reasearch
Cons
Elitism and dificult long term career progression
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good colleagues Long annual leave Good reputation
Cons
Very low salary. This doesn’t help with the high cost of living Very little career progression opportunities
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Lots of autonomy to focus on research that interests you
Cons
Little direction, or support offered. Not much chance of career progression unless you have a PhD and want to teach
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Lot of training opportunities and courses are offered through the university Generall a good working climate
Cons
Hard to progress No clear career progression for a lot of the academic-related posts
- Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Stimulating working environment, great holiday, emergency care and pension benefits.
Cons
Short-term contracts, poor redundancy package, average pay, low career progression prospects.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Training and development opportunities were excellent
Cons
Limited career progression advice / guidance
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Flexible working hours, great colleagues
Cons
No career progression, short term contracts
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