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    University of Southern California Reviews

    Updated January 23, 2019
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    • "There are no cons I could think of" (in 44 reviews)

    • "You also have to pay for parking which is a decent chunk taken out of a paycheck that isn't the highest" (in 14 reviews)

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    1. "School of Cinematic Arts"

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      Former Employee - Instructor/Assistant Professor
      Former Employee - Instructor/Assistant Professor
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      +Great people in the post-production labs
      +Positive environment

      Cons

      Nothing really, though the school's location isn't the great.

    2. "Review"

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      Former Employee - Student Worker in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Student Worker in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good place to work at,very supportive peers always ready to help.

      Cons

      none i can think of right now

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    3. "MS EE"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Student in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Graduate Student in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University of Southern California full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Very helpful professors who understnad the situation of students and help us in every way possible.

      Cons

      took time to adjust to the curriculum

    4. "research assistant"

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      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Southern California full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      good location, lots of attentions from south Cal and north Cal companies.

      Cons

      The area is getting better, but it used to be close to not-the-best neighborhood

    5. "good support"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time

      Pros

      scholarship and project-based financial support cover most phd students in EE.

      Cons

      some classes are not open frequent enough to meet student's needs.

    6. "A LOT GOING ON"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Student Researcher in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Graduate Student Researcher in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Southern California part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      the great organization
      headed in the right direction

      Cons

      There is too much bureaucracy that can hinder employees/professors in doing what is best for their students.

    7. "Multimedia Journalist"

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      Current Employee - Multimedia Journalist in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Multimedia Journalist in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at University of Southern California part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      I got good practice covering news in teams. Editors and technicians are helpful.

      Cons

      Sometimes we are overloaded with multimedia elements.

    8. "Good Place to work at"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Southern California part-time

      Pros

      Insurance, friendly environment, connections and network.

      Cons

      Pay not as high as you wish.

      Advice to Management

      None.

    9. "USC may have its faults but this program worked for me."

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      Former Employee - Chemistry Graduate Student in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Chemistry Graduate Student in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at University of Southern California (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The department is fairly laid back and has lower hour expectations in most labs compared to other chemistry PhD programs.

      Cons

      The pay was about $32,000/year and due to the lowered expectations of students AND professors - it doesn't have the best reputation (for chemistry at least) and therefore not the most ideal choice for a future career path.

      Advice to Management

      Encourage chemistry students and professors to spend more time on professional development.

    10. "how to apply"

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      Current Employee - Student Grader
      Current Employee - Student Grader
      Recommends

      I have been working at University of Southern California part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      can review your knowledge, make some pocket money, know how others explain the problems

      Cons

      take up your time when you need to find an intern