Good employer - Anonymous employee CERN Employee Review

3.0
Jun 16, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, health insurance, and pension fund are great. International environment with open-minded colleagues and many self-organised clubs to socialise. Not in the middle of the city - thus well accessible and a bit calmer area.

Cons

Management is old and hierarchies are long. Always short on budget. No flexible working hours, remote work strictly regulated. Low chances to change status quo. Budget competition between teams.

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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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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