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Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. Stanford is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Research and teaching stress interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford is located in California's Bay Area, one of the most intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the nation. read more

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CEO: Marc Tessier-Lavigne

Joining Stanford University - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Stanford University are rated an A+. At Stanford University most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 25% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Stanford University.

Answer	Percent
Every week	54%
Once a month	26%
Once a quarter	10%
Once a year	3%
Never	7%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 50% of men and 33% of women at Stanford University said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Stanford University employees earn $151,756. Stanford University ranks in the Top 20% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Stanford University.

Average Salaries at Stanford University by Department

$163k*

Engineering

$195k*

Product

$140k*

Design

$140k*

Marketing

$118k*

Operations

$53k*

Admin

$153k*

Business Dev

$133k*

Finance

$162k*

Communications

$101k*

Customer Support

$147k*

$139k*

$208k*

Legal

$155k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Stanford University, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Stanford University the most common answer selected by employees is a 45 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Stanford University, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	22%
Comp & Benefits	11%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	56%
Career Advancement Opportunities	11%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	11%
1 hour	13%
45 minutes	38%
30 minutes	13%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	29%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	14%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Stanford University ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 79% of employees feel as though Stanford University is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 54% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Stanford University.

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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