University of Cambridge Employee Reviews about "career progression"
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Professor Stephen Toope
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Pros
"Good working environment with friendly staff" (in 71 reviews)
"Flexible working hours & training provided & friendly co-workers" (in 65 reviews)
Cons
"Career progression as a non academic/administrator to senior level is difficult" (in 47 reviews)
"Low salary compared to the work hours" (in 41 reviews)
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Reviews about "career progression"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Amazing facilities, great talks and seminars from world-leading scientists on a weekly basis, fantastic opportunities for collaborations. Great collegial life (if one manages to get affiliated with a College).
Cons
Very very very competitive place, very hard to progress one's career within the university. Usually career progression happens externally (i.e. by leaving for another University). Forget work/life balance especially if with a family and non-tenured.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Amazing facilities, great talks and seminars from world-leading scientists on a weekly basis, fantastic opportunities for collaborations. Great collegial life (if one manages to get affiliated with a College).
Cons
Very very very competitive place, very hard to progress one's career within the university. Usually career progression happens externally (i.e. by leaving for another University). Forget work/life balance especially if with a family and non-tenured.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Scientifically stimulating, opportunities to travel and collaborate, flexible working.
Cons
Lack of opportunities for career progression, relies on fixed-term contracts.
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Flexible and friendly work environment, good HR
Cons
Career progression is tough and the process is not always transparent
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good institute on a CV Involved with some cutting edge research
Cons
Limited career progression for anyone without a PhD Stuck in the past, not very progressive Promotion and incremental pay rise almost none existent
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
30 days holiday Paid sick leave Maternity pay Flexible working
Cons
Very little opportunity for career progression.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
University surroundings give plenty of options for networking and collaborative projects. The university also has various connections to industry partners and spin-off companies.
Cons
Poor career progression when not acquiring additional degrees. No chance of increase in salary after multiple years of work within the same department.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Good pension Many annual leave days Getting funding is straightforward in general and most PIs have reasonably good access to funds Prestigious university There are some brilliant people affiliated
Cons
Crowded spaces Many buildings are rather old Frequent technical failures Lots of disorganization Institutes and research centers, in their autonomy, are largely disconnected A lot of facade but minimal substance in many cases Short term contracts Limited career progression
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
interesting job, look great on CV
Cons
no career progression without PhD
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
University fosters an inclusive work environment
Cons
There isn't much in terms of career progression
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