Great place to learn and get experience - Technical Student CERN Employee Review

4.0
Jan 13, 2018
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Pros

- Learning is part of the culture. In the team I developed with, choices were made based on how much the team will learn, rather than what's the quickest/cheapest. - When making a good case, you are allowed to try things in a radically different way. - Best multi-cultured environment I've encountered to date. You get to know people from all over the planet, and sharing culture is highly encouraged in the community. - Very nice paycheck

Cons

- jobs are always temporary, very few permanent positions are available and are given based on pure politics. One of my colleages has worked there for many years and is one of the best in the team, yet he is still on temporary monthly contracts, and has to beg/fight for renewal every time.

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

The employment process is very smooth and supportive. The technical team interviewed me for technical skills, and the HR is very supportive and helpful. Especially I haven't been employed by CERN previously, so I have a lot of questions. The employment team is very helpful and answered all my questions patiently. Also I like the job and my work very much.

Cons

Maybe the primary communication method could be email instead of phone calls? I sometimes miss phone calls, but will check every email.

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5.0
Oct 16, 2025
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Pros

Interesting work and projects Talented work force Lots of opportunities to learn

Cons

Expensive area Should learn French to an intermediate level

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