Great work/life balance - Technical Student CERN Employee Review

4.0
8 Apr 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Multi-cultural environment Great work/life balance with possibility to join various clubs Good salary Geneve and surrounding is nice place to live

Cons

missing new software practices (agile:scrum or kanban) quite old facilities really hard to get new contract (mostly depends on nationality) no performance management unmotivated indefinite contract employees

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5.0
22 Apr 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
16 Oct 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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