Q&A With Stanford University Employees
Stanford University employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Stanford University
Being in a supportive environment where no one is allowed to mistreat anyone. The culture is positive and respectful of the individual. Appreciative of ones contributions
Review from Human Resources Dept
I have found that I fit well at Stanford.
Review from Graduate School of Business Dept
Great to work at the company, though career progression is not clear for the role that I am in, compensation is below average (especially for the role that I am in), but work-life balance and the culture/mission helps make up for it
Review from Business Affairs & CFO Dept
My overall experience has been very positive with a lot of willing input from the outside. I feel whenever I speak up or ask, someone is always happy to help. I have never worked somewhere before where the idea of excellence is so practiced as it is here. That is empowering.
Review from Residential & Dining Enterprises Dept
Everyone makes an effort to make you feel welcome and to let you know that they are there to help you.
What it's like to work at Stanford University
- Stanford University employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Stanford University report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Stanford University have 2 meetings
- 92% of Stanford University employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Stanford University employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 85% of Stanford University employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Stanford University employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 94% of Stanford University employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Stanford University Employees
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How long after an interview at Stanford University does it take to hear back?
What is Stanford University's internship program like?
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Stanford University?
How are the benefits at Stanford University for employees in Engineering?
Stanford University's Engineering team rates their overall benefits an A- and most of them think the perks are Bad. 100% of Stanford University employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Stanford University?
38% of the same employees also feel like Stanford University is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Stanford University.
How are the managers at Stanford University?
Stanford University employees rate their manager an A+ or 87/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (75%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Stanford University?
Stanford University employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A+ or 81/100. 73% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 56% of employees get raises every year.





