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  • hr.cornell.edu/jobs
  • Ithaca, NY
  • 10000+ Employees
  • 1865
  • College / University
  • Colleges & Universities
  • $1 to $5 billion (USD)

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Cornell is a private, Ivy League university recognized as a leading-edge employer and exemplary research university. Our main campus is located in Ithaca, New York, but our reach spans the globe. Cornell has campuses in New York City and Doha, Qatar, as well as dozens of ...

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Cornell University Reviews

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4.4
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Cornell University President Martha E. Pollack
Martha E. Pollack
511 Ratings
5.0
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"Great University"

Jun 3, 2023 - Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Ithaca, NY
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Every professor I have had is truly an expert in their field and the level of teaching is unparalleled. Additionally, the other students here are very intelligent and passionate individuals, so you

Cons

Classes can take the majority of your free time and Ithaca can be isolating
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Cornell University Interviews

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Positive78%
Negative7%
Neutral14%
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Applied online57%
Campus Recruiting21%
In Person10%
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    Positive Experience
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    I applied online. I interviewed at Cornell University (United States)

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    Very laid back and only took about 20 minutes. Mainly asked questions about scheduling and past experiences that would contribute to their current project. Interview was held virtually over Zoom.
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What is it like to work at Cornell? Check out this video that features some of our employees talking about what their experience has meant to them. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMBSv

Cornell University Awards & Accolades

  • Forbes 2019 America's Best Large EmployersForbes2019
  • Higher Education Excellence in DiversityINSIGHT Into Diversity2014

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