The best experience ever! - Electronic Engineer CERN Employee Review

5.0
Nov 15, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Challenging environment, have to deal with some of the smartest people on the earth, yet with the obligation to deliver result. A good middle point between academia and industry. Requires a high level of autonomy and self management. Valuable contributions are in general well recognized in a healthy competitive environment.

Cons

It's hard to get an indefinite contract. Staff members are out of any country social system, (yet part of CERN's internal social system) therefore it is necessary to think carefully at own's future in 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
Anonymous intern
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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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