CERN reviews

4.4

91% would recommend to a friend

(856 total reviews)
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Fabiola Gianotti

91% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

CERN has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 856 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CERN employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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856 reviews
5.0
Oct 3, 2021

PJAS

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very good work environment. Exciting projects

Cons

Dificult carrer progression or even contract extentions

4.0
Sep 29, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Multinational experience, Best Equipment and techniques, Good benefits

Cons

Only limited time contract, very hard to get the job

2.0
Sep 24, 2021

Good environment, but almost no career prospects. Only for short experiences.

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

International environment - Interesting job opportunities for students and young graduates - many vacation days - many fun activities

Cons

- Almost no career prospects of a long term or permanent position. Most of very good engineers need to leave CERN, and the departments loose their expertise and knowledge. - Too many people are on limited duration contracts up to 35/40 years old. - Working overtime almost every day. Not good work/life balance. - Due to the diplomatic type of permit provided, people that have built their life and family in the area have to leave the country the day after the contract ends.

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CERN Response
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Thank you for your review and the points you raise. CERN's primary mission strands are research, education and training and knowledge transfer, notably through training up the next generation of scientists and engineers. Contracts are all initially limited duration to ensure we foster this spirit of KT, and also to give chances to people to grow and learn with the Organization from across our Member and Associate Member States. Thus, someone on a limited duration staff contract will be able to apply for an indefinite staff contract, which is a competitive process, just as students can apply for graduate roles, and graduates for staff roles. It is a virtuous circle and we understand the challenges these can pose however, in the spirit of succession planning and ensuring people are supported throughout their time at CERN and beyond. Thank you again and all the best!
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