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4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Cochlear Reviews

Based on 9 surveyed graduates working at Cochlear. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.5
Based on 9 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • The culture. I absolutely love how kind and caring everyone is. Everyone is so supportive. It's amazing. I feel so loved, welcome, and happy to come to work.
  • Really interesting R&D work, very supportive teams, flexible work, great graduate culture.
  • The work is really cool, and the people you work with are an endless source of learning.
  • Positive workplace culture and environment, and a supportive team.
  • Hard to name just one! I love that I get to learn something new each day, work across different teams, and contribute to our shared mission of helping people hear and be heard.
  • Workloads can be high when teams become underresourced or deadlines are approaching. Benefits and perks are not very extensive.
  • There aren't as many company-based events compared to other businesses, which makes it difficult to network with individuals outside of your department.
  • Salary and minimal benefits
  • High performance, high expectations and not necessarily proportional rewards
  • Attending early morning or late evening meetings with colleagues in other time zones across the globe

What Insiders Say

7.0
Career Prospects
7.0
Career Prospects
People respect competence and hard work and will reward it with promotions
8.1
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.1
Corporate Social Responsibility
Works significantly on promoting access to hearing health in low-resourced areas and works significantly on climate initiatives such as using renewable energy in manufacturing sites.
8.9
Culture
8.9
Culture
The culture at Cochlear is fantastic. Everyone is incredibly supportive and friendly, which makes it easier for new employees to feel at ease. Furthermore, the structure is quite flat, which makes it easier for junior employees to communicate with more senior stakeholders.
8.0
Diversity
8.0
Diversity
All people are welcomed and acknowledged. The workplace is very inclusive.
8.9
Satisfaction
8.9
Satisfaction
Given projects and work packages to lead with the support of the team. Variety of work based on what I want to learn.
8.6
Management
8.6
Management
Very satisfied—all fantastic mentors who are willing to help you learn and see you grow in your job.
8.7
Office Work Environment
8.7
Office Work Environment
Spacious and modern headquarters. The dress code is smart casual.
8.4
Recruitment
8.4
Recruitment
1. Application 2. Answer some questions. 3. Group Interview 4. Psychometric testing 5. Individual interview Cochlear communicated well at each stage of the interview process.
6.8
Salary
6.8
Salary
Satisfied with my pay package.
7.1
Training
7.1
Training
During the graduate program, I have rotated through different teams, so I have learned how to use different software, etc. For example, in CAD (Creo), Power BI, and Excel, I have also learned how to use different equipment for testing.
8.7
Work Hours
8.7
Work Hours
Generally, work the normal 38 hours. Flexible as to exactly when those hours are worked, e.g., you can come in early or leave early.
7.8
Sustainability
7.8
Sustainability
Reducing packaging in its products, working towards full renewable manufacturing sites, and other initiatives.