Centro Escolar University
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    3.530 ratings in total
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    70%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.1(30 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(30 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.8(30 ratings)
    Management
    2.8(30 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.6(30 ratings)
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    5.0
    Assistant Professor
    Sep 2022
    its been great serving Centro Escolar University
    The good thingseverything is goog there.
    The challengesno big challenges. maybe the safety for onsite class
    2.0
    SRA
    May 2021
    Stressful work because of the Boss
    The good thingsMy colleagues are there to help
    The challengesThere is an unfair process of promoting a staff
    5.0
    Assistant Professor
    Apr 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    It has an excellent school system.
    The good thingsI like working here because it boarden my knowledge as a professor. Had a lot of opportunity to excel in all fields of disciplines.
    The challengesNone so far. But, i think the challenge I experienced here is my time schedule.
    2.0
    Laboratory Technician
    Mar 2021
    Manila City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great colleagues, terrible management
    The good thingsWork is less stressful due to the fact that I've had great colleagues. Our fellow staff were also supportive and provided useful assistance during difficult times.
    The challengesUnfortunately, the management keeps some information from its employees. It's really a total bummer to keep your employees in the dark (e.g. important information was not communicated to its employees etc.) In addition, career advancement in this company is pretty terrible. You may work for years and no increase in rank may occur. Don't get me started with the salary. Yes, at first, their salary looks promising. However, if you are informed about the salary increase per rank, you will be surprised at how little increase it is. This company has a lot of potentials, but sadly, it does not hold up.
    2.0
    Permanent Faculty
    Sep 2020
    I love this institution but the admin and middle management and some toxic co-teachers gives a lot of burden in my work.
    The good thingsThe CEU community is great, warm and kind students.
    The challengesToxic workplace in my department, senior faculty only think among themselves.
    3.0
    faculty member
    Sep 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Poor management and working environment
    The good thingsI have a very professional and friendly colleagues.
    The challengesThey lack opportunities for career development.
    4.0
    Marketing
    Jul 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    good training ground
    The good thingsI particularly worked in a non-teaching department and we focus on something that requires skills. I can say that the employees included in the school were truly respectable, I've learned a lot. Also, they offer free Graduate programs for regular employees. And, aside from the salary raise (which you can gain annually or thru your length and contribution in serving the institution), they also have mid year bonus along with other bonuses.
    The challengesAlthough OT Pay is applicable even for the employees under their probational period the workloads aren't that bearable. Making the salary appear low.
    1.0
    Clerk
    Jul 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Low compensation despite high work load
    The good thingsGood harmonious relationship with my Co-workers.
    The challengesLow compensation despite high demand of work Workload outside one's job description Management doesn't listen to their employees.
    4.0
    HR assistant
    Jul 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Wonderful Colleagues
    The good thingsI had great set of colleagues in my department. I also have good working relationship with people from other departments as well.
    The challengesThe workload is really overwhelming. What is disappointing, is that you are not well-compensated for it. I guess the management isn't really people-oriented.
    5.0
    Associate Professor 3
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I have a great time working as a professor of CEU
    The good thingsThe administration and the employees are very professional. The relationship is harmonious and the students are wonderful. They have an organized procedures and the system is good. They care for their employees and students. The facilities are good. The students, camaraderie among the employees and the administration support, facilities and everything about the workplace are remarkable. The quality of education is superb.
    The challengesI have not experienced being unhappy because the system is in place. There is proper procedure in all aspects of the different areas of the university, be it in the services, instruction and facilities. They take care of every individual under their office, The front liners see to it that everyone who enter the university is satisfied with their services.
    2.0
    Division manager
    Aug 2019
    11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Non competitive payscale
    The good thingsThe best about CEU is the friendly and relax environment. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Work politics is not an issue in this company. Managers treat staff equally and give opportunities to show their skills.
    The challengesThe salary here is very low compared to other school or companies. They try hard to implement management tools but they end up executing it poorly. They have this set of policy and procedures that they don't follow. They have this great vision but don't want to spend a dime to reach those goals.
    3.0
    Faculty
    Jul 2019
    Culture
    The good thingsEmployees have high spirit and they will feel you as a family.
    The challengesManagement and many policies.
    5.0
    Teacher
    Jul 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Centro Escolar University gave me an opportunity to enhance and develop my skills pedagogically.
    The good thingsThe teachers worked with harmony, some of them helped the younger ones to develop their skills in such a way that we were able to execute our expertise to help the students of Centro Escolar University. The higher ups are easy to talk to when I was experiencing difficulties.
    The challengesIn my case, though Mathematics is a subject that I'm in line, I was challenge to teach General Physics which measured my capability and versatility as a teacher. It was tough at first but through the guidance of my fellow teachers, I did it properly.
    1.0
    Staff
    Jun 2019
    Too much politics
    The good thingsStudents (assistants) are happy to work with.
    The challengesIf you can't stomach office politics, then this is not the place for you. Palakasan system. Great talent driven out, mediocre performance rewarded.
    4.0
    Technician
    Jun 2019
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Experiences and Learnings
    The good thingsLearned much on professionalism, organization and policy. Most of the employees are friendly and accommodating, have strong sense of camaraderie. There's a good environment to practice your skills and knowledge.
    The challengesStressful environment, especially during accreditations Tedious paperworks (both for faculty and staff) Administration is really not open to give competitive salary, and limited opportunities for career growth. There is lack of proper coordination in some offices (in terms of documents).
    3.0
    Technician
    Jun 2019
    Experience and Learnings
    The good thingsLearned much on professionalism, organization, policy and procedure (mostly for work) Most of the employees are friendly and accommodating, have a sense of camaraderie.
    The challengesStressful environment, especially during accreditations Tedious paperworks (both for faculty and staff) Administration is really not open to give competitive salary, and limited opportunities for career growth. Lack of proper coordination among some offices.
    5.0
    Account clerks
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    it is a great experience working at centro escolar university.
    The good thingsnew kind of working environnent.
    The challengesthe accounting works.
    3.0
    Teacher
    Apr 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I think it is excellent with regards to sciences but it lacks excellence in other fields.
    The good thingsI enjoyed in teaching and sharing the knowledge of philosophy to students and it made me feel that I am motivated to help them to think for themselves. What I liked here is that most of its people are accommodating and friendly.
    The challengesThe culture lacks intellectual curiosity here. One more thing is that it only fosters excellence in education rather than its improvement in critical reflection and also the humanistic aspect of education which for me is necessary for the improvement of this school.
    3.0
    Lecturer
    Jul 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great working environment.
    The good thingsWorking environment is great. Co-faculties and some second-level managers are there to help you. Second-level managers are easy to talk to and listen to your concerns.
    The challengesAlthough the working environment is great. The management should start to adopt paper-less environment. Filling-up multiple copies of documents every semester and using pen and ink class records is very tedious. Part-timers should be included in faculty development training / seminars.
    5.0
    HR assistant
    Jun 2018
    Great colleagues to work with and had a great Boss.
    The good thingsI enjoy working with my colleagues, we treat each other as a family member.
    The challengesLocation of the company.
    5.0
    College Instructor
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It was fun.
    The good thingsThe students inspired me to learn more.
    The challengesI need to finish my graduate school.
    4.0
    Faculty Member
    Jul 2017
    current employee
    A learning institution that is progressive where academic freedom is enjoyed, axademic excellence ia encouraged and the right set of values are formed.
    The good thingsThe academic freedom and the institution's commitment to attain it's vision and mission to promote academic excellence.
    The challengesLack of proper coordination among some offices.
    4.0
    Physics Instructor
    Apr 2017
    The school made me a good teacher.
    The good thingsI experienced teaching some foreigners and this made me more confident inside the calssroom. I discovered alot of things not only on my subject matter but also the students who shared their knowledge in this subject.
    The challengesTeaching to foreigners and handled a large class. Paper works must be submitted on time. Teaching to students, who are not proficient to my subject, must take it patiently. Being a chairman in a quiz bee sometimes rattled me.
    4.0
    Laboratory Technician Biological Sciences
    Nov 2016
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Friendly worker relation
    The good thingsThe people in the company
    The challengesA bit of stress, especially during accreditations
    3.0
    Executive secretary
    Oct 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Very demanding.
    The good thingsLot's of new friends and smart people.
    The challengesIt's very demanding.
    2.0
    staff
    Oct 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
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    The good thingsI love working with my boss because she makes sure that I do not feel intimidated. Some are welcoming but some are not.
    The challengesThe salary is always DELAY. I
    4.0
    Laboratory technician
    Jul 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Working as a laboratory technician
    The good thingsOne good thing there is that my supervisors are kind and understanding. The surroundings are great too. My co-employees are very sociable and are always sharing their experiences. Overall, it's been fun working there.
    The challengesMy job there is only a contract basis. I worked there for only 8 months and I wished I could extend because there's something more that I want to improve in my working station.
    5.0
    Foreign Language Faculty
    Jul 2015
    Manila City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Start of all good things
    The good thingscamaraderie, professionalism, cultural differences and humility.
    The challengesi might stay longer with the company
    3.0
    Assistant professor
    Jun 2015
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Nothing
    The good thingsRelationship among employees is warm and personal. Support is very strong and it feels like a family. Environment is warm and gossips is not observe.
    The challengesAdministration is really not open to give competitive salary, and limited opportunities for career growth.
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    5.0
    University school nurse
    Jun 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great company
    The good thingsEmployees have camaraderie, there's a good environment to practice your skills and knowledge. Opportunities for Continuous professional growth is provided by the company but if only you are a regular employee.
    The challengesDelayed salary compensation and overtime payment. Confusion in forwarding proper documents to corresponding departments concerned, poor dissimination of information regarding announcement of cancellation of work due to natural calamities. Performance of work are sometimes out of the scope of presented duties and responsibilities.
    1 person found this helpful
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