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3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(902 total reviews)

President Xiang Zhang

Xiang Zhang

65% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity and Inclusion

3.8

Work/Life Balance

3.7

Culture and Values

3.7

Career Opportunities

3.5

Senior Management

3.5

Compensation and Benefits

Ratings distribution

5 stars

33%

4 stars

40%

3 stars

19%

2 stars

5%

1 star

3%

Top Review Highlights by Sentiment

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Pros
Cons
  • "The salary is low compared to other universities in Hong Kong in the same job title(in 111 reviews)
  • "low pay compared to other universities in HK(in 38 reviews)
  • "No career path and unstable short(in 29 reviews)
  • "Poor management but depends on which department.(in 15 reviews)
  • "No bonus and 12 month salary(in 11 reviews)
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Updated 28 Nov 2023

    1. 5.0
      24 Nov 2023
      Research Assistant
      Current Employee, less than 1 year
      Hong Kong
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Working Hours of your choosing & supervisors are understanding.

      Cons

      Compensation can be better, limited working hours allowed per week.

      1. 5.0
        23 Nov 2023
        Undergraduate Research Assistant
        Former Employee, more than 1 year
        Hong Kong
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Always go for research assistant positions if you can, esp if you're from the science faculty. Great for practical lessons, great hands-on practice with tools

        Cons

        Not much, but repetitive work may be a bit boring depending on the person

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        1. 3.0
          28 Nov 2023
          Clerk II
          Former Employee
          Hong Kong
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          no need to OT, many holiday

          Cons

          boring, you need to be lucky for a good supervisor

          1. 3.0
            27 Nov 2023
            Executive Assistant
            Former Employee
            Hong Kong
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Great view and balanced working life

            Cons

            Too far and too many tourists

            1. 4.0
              26 Nov 2023
              Student Helper
              Current Employee
              Hong Kong
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              very flexible and nice boss

              Cons

              not much downsides for this job

              1. 3.0
                24 Nov 2023
                Research Assistant II
                Current Employee
                Hong Kong
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                quite convenient as it connects to the MTR station

                Cons

                the work duties are vague

                1. 4.0
                  21 Nov 2023
                  Research Assistant
                  Former Employee
                  Hong Kong
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  great for entry positions and development

                  Cons

                  long working hours and fair pay

                  1. 5.0
                    11 Nov 2023
                    Research Assistant
                    Former Employee, more than 1 year
                    Hong Kong
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    I had a really good boss, which made the experience of working there really good.

                    Cons

                    Work is not super stable, some bureaucracy, tiny team.

                    1. 5.0
                      14 Nov 2023
                      Reasearch Assistant
                      Former Employee
                      Hong Kong
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      With reasonable staff benefits, nice colleagues.

                      Cons

                      I can't think of any.

                      1. 4.0
                        12 Nov 2023
                        Research Assistant
                        Former Employee
                        Hong Kong
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Relaxed environment cheap canteen good benefits

                        Cons

                        Bureaucratic Depends on who your supervisor is

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