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excellent learning environment
Senior Research Technician and Lab Manager (Former Employee), Boston, MA – May 6, 2013
I had a great boss who was patient with me and taught me relevant skills and techniques. There is no way that I would be in the position that I am today without his training.
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An Easygoing Job That Was Easy To Get To.
Office Support (Former Employee), Boston, MA – May 6, 2013
Pros: job was easily accessible by public transportation.
Cons: it was only a temporary position.
My workday began and ended with open and processing the contents of foreign applicants wish to enroll at Boston University.

What did I learn? I learned one needs quite a bit of financial backing in order to study abroad!

My co-workers were some of the nicest people I've worked with. Easily one of the friendliest, most "laid-back" work environments – more... I had the pleasure to be a part of.

Honestly, there wasn't a hard part to this job.

Most enjoyable part? Probably interacting with my co-workers. – less
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Horriable Job
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee), Boston, MA – April 28, 2013
Cons: short breaks
Never would work for them in the research department. The office manager was very mean and bitter.
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The Biology Department at BU is very supportive
Ph.D. Graduate Student (Former Employee), Boston, MA – April 24, 2013
Pros: strong graduate student body, administration
Cons: some older professors that are a little stubborn and stuck in their ways
Getting a Ph.D. is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. And though us Ph.D. candidates may have mentors that are stuck in their ways or work with other students with big egos, the support staff (admins, head of the program, graduate student advisor, etc) is extremely helpful and supportive of our goal of attaining our doctorates. When you aren't – more... sure what to do with your research or administrative requirements, there is always someone to guide you in the right direction. There is also a very active student body with many graduate student associations, athletic teams, and other interest groups to helps us relax and not get bogged down with our work. – less
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Great!
Director of Career Services (Current Employee), Boston, MA – April 8, 2013
Great place to work! Benefits are great, people are great. Learned a lot and continue learning, great students as well.
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BUSM
Research Fellow (Former Employee), Boston, MA – April 4, 2013
Pros: benefit
Cons: location
Good benefits, nice working environment over all.
transportation is not very convenient but OK
Can take courses free if you are an employee
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productive independent work environment
Research Laboratory Technician (Former Employee), Boston, MA – March 18, 2013
conduct research individually
highly independent work environment
present findings to supervisors
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Boston University was a great employer while attending school there.
Marketing Assistant (Former Employee), Boston, MA – February 16, 2013
Boston University was extremely flexible to accomodate classes and extracurricular activities. If someone wanted to work for the school while attending, the employment office was extremely helpful.
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Excellent work environment to implement SAP ECC
Consulting Development Lead (Former Employee), Boston, MA – February 4, 2013
As development lead in a full-scale SA P implementation there was not really a typical day at work. I worked with a lot of very skilled and motivated consultants and staff members. the hardest part of t job and also the most enjoyable part of the job at the same time was the juggling of the responsibilities as a Team Lead, Analyst and Developer.
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lAERN NEW STAFF AND BE INDEPENDENT
Research Assistant/Assistant Intern Asst. Manager (Current Employee), Boston, MA – January 16, 2013
Pros: wonderful events
Cons: cant think of anything
I was very happy in this environment and I will work and work there anytime
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Helping others ahieve their fitness goals
Health Coach (Current Employee), Boston, MA – January 9, 2013
Supportive environment to foster health and wellness for clients seeking guidance in the fitness field
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Current Employee), Boston, MA – January 6, 2013
Good place to expand your PhD Knowledge. You get involved in multiple well funded projects and you get to travel.
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Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant (Former Employee), Boston, MA – January 5, 2013
My time was well spent. I learned a lot about teaching undergraduates and developing curriculums, exams, assignments, etc. Boston University was great to work for
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good luck
na (Current Employee), na – December 15, 2012
Pros: some think it is a good school
Cons: closed
They like to neglect qualifications and seek those from within.
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busy, fast pasted, great staff
Oral Surgery Assistant/Implant Coordinator (Current Employee), Boston, MA – November 30, 2012
Pros: healthcare, great co-workers, wonderful doctors, great pay, easy commute
Cons: understaffed, overworked, to many office politics, terrible hr department
love coming to work ever day and feeling part of a team. We all help no matter what and adapt easily to the extremely hectic, fast paced enviornment
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Work on a need basis
Online Facilitator (Former Employee), Boston, MA – November 10, 2012
Employment is semester by semester on a need basis only. I have not been formally offered employment.
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Good School
Research Assistant (Former Employee), Boston, MA – October 30, 2012
Pros: not much
Cons: not much
Not much founding, but good school with great people

what I learned
management
my co-workers
the hardest part of the job
the most enjoyable part of the job
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Great place to work because it was a family atmosphere
Senior Secretary, Post-Doctoral Periodontal Dept (Former Employee), Boston, MA – October 29, 2012
Pros: 1 hour lunch and great benefits
Cons: poor pay
This place was a great place to work since I learned how to not say no. The management team was supportive of staff and concerned with excellence in serving the student population as well as the masses. I learned how important caring for teeth are and inspired to attend school and obtain a degree.
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Work hours can be flexible
Research Coordinator (Current Employee), Boston, MA – October 28, 2012
Pros: conference lunches
Cons: poor managerial infrastructure
Some days are slow, other days are very busy.
Benefits can be exciting, but only if you take advantage of the tuition remission courses.
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Great Workplace
Development Associate, Global Leadership Team (Current Employee), Boston, MA – October 8, 2012
Pros: free classes!
Cons: na
Grat workplace with amazing benefits, passionate coworkers, and competitive salary.
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