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Found 776 of over 2K reviews
3.9
75% Recommend to a Friend
University of Hong Kong President Xiang Zhang
56% Approve of CEO

Found 793 of over 2K reviews

3.9
75%
Recommend to a Friend
56%
Approve of CEO
University of Hong Kong President Xiang Zhang
Xiang Zhang
194 Ratings
Pros
  • "Flexible working hours; Can WFH; Friendly colleagues(in 55 reviews)

  • "very good working environment in the university(in 94 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Long working hours with no allowances(in 20 reviews)

  • "Low salary compare to private company(in 39 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Former Employee

      n/a

      4 Jun 2023 - Research Assistant in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good working environment. Nice colleagues.

      Cons

      The pay was not high.

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    2. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      CAES Comms Consultant

      7 Jun 2023 - Communications Consultant in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      A very ideal part time for undergraduate that gives you really helpful experience of coaching others

      Cons

      None for this role I can think of

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    4. 4.0
      Former Employee

      Can be a stepping stone to further studies

      5 Jun 2023 - Research Assistant in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Can be a stepping stone to further studies - can accumulate some important social connections in the academia

      Cons

      - it's not a high-paid job anyway

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    5. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      Cultural shock of bureaucracy

      6 Jun 2023 - Program Manager in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good staff benefits and package

      Cons

      You will need experience a cultural shock of bureaucracy if you came from other disciplines.

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    6. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 3 years

      Good place to do research, but rigid administrative system

      23 May 2023 - Postdoctoral Fellow in Hong Kong
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
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      Pros

      Flexible working hours and exciting research topics

      Cons

      Your salary doesn't depend on your experience or how much grant your boss has; HKU HR controls it. The maximum increase in your salary can only be 16% compared to the wages from your last job. If your salaries from previous employment are low, then good luck...

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    7. 4.0
      Former Employee

      Regular Work Hours

      1 Jun 2023 - Executive Officier in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      You can receive stable income for routine work

      Cons

      Long history of institution means a lack of flexibility.

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    8. 4.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      good

      2 Jun 2023 - Research Assistant in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      work life balance good tho

      Cons

      no extra bonus or walfare

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    9. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 5 years

      Nice working environment

      1 Jun 2023 - Assistant Professor in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good remuneration, good work-life balance

      Cons

      Nothing is bad. Everything is good.

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    10. 4.0
      Former Employee

      expierence of working

      1 Jun 2023 - Research Assistant Part Time in Central
      Recommend
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      Pros

      working time is really flexible

      Cons

      the work is quite boring

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    11. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Executive Assistant

      29 May 2023 - Executive Assistant in Hong Kong
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Nice working environment and co-workers

      Cons

      Not satisfied with the salary

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