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Boston University reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(3,692 total reviews)

Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam

91% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Boston University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,692 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Boston University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews
1.0
Mar 2, 2014

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Anonymous employee
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Pros

I was looking to work for them. I have over 10 yrs professional experience

Cons

These people are very sloppy. they first call me to interview and I immediately agree to interview the next day. Two individuals conducted a phone interview and then I was told that I would actually receive a call back within a few days. while those three days turn into weeks i haven't heard back from them. I reached out to find out the status and they told me that it was still thinking about it and that they will get back to me. I have reach out again to try to get more information but still they still are thinking about and don't have a solid answer. I personally think that is very irresponsible when a company doesn't have to dignity and courtesy to get back to you and let you know that you don't qualify. I think that's very irresponsible and immature and unprofessional. I would not expect this from a reputable I higher learning education company. If that's how they do business I don't want to be part of the team just because their behavior shows in the way that they interview and follow non follow up to commitments. They sloppy , irresponsible and don't take commitment serious

1.0
Feb 10, 2014

It's who you know not what you know...

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Free tuition makes it worth the hassle

Cons

Unqualified "friend-of-a-friend" and political appointees get the jobs and promotions.

2.0
Nov 7, 2013
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Pros

Big university = diversity of opportunities & ideas, 17 schools, students from all around the world

Cons

Big university = BUREAUCRACY! Too much emphasis on form over function, process over substance, money over mission. Inaccessible senior leadership. Very hierarchical structure means smart young employees with good ideas are rarely heard or used well.

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