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Burson-Marsteller Reviews
Updated 10 Sep 2019
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Donald A. Baer
119 Ratings
Pros
"Great people, office culture, interesting work, exciting environment" (in 18 reviews)
"Really like the smart people and great working location" (in 16 reviews)
Cons
"Competitive environment and not much of a work/life balance" (in 25 reviews)
"Sometimes long hours but learn a lot" (in 20 reviews)
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"Associate"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Burson-Marsteller full-time
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Well paid; Great clients; Good medical policy
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Long working hours; Easy to get burnt out
Burson-Marsteller2018-12-14 "Great employer"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Burson-Marsteller full-time
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Great being part of a global PR firm with blue-chip clients
Cons
Consumer team never quite got off the ground
Burson-Marsteller2018-08-30- Helpful (1)
"A sinking ship"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Burson-Marsteller for more than 3 years
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Some lovely intelligent colleagues
Cons
Absolutely zero leadership, guidance, direction or plan
Continue readingBurson-Marsteller2018-05-31 "Associate"
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I have been working at Burson-Marsteller full-time
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Big accounts, interesting work, fast-paced.
Cons
Difficult to get a foot-hold.
Continue readingBurson-Marsteller2018-02-05"Senior Associate"
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I worked at Burson-Marsteller full-time
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The people, as well as great working environment and clients
Cons
lack of personal development plans
Burson-Marsteller2017-09-19"BM London"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Burson-Marsteller full-time
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Some good people, good office location, occasionally a good client too, good international network (if they were allowed to work with each other)
Cons
Global leadership, poor pay and promotions, WPP, poor industry reputation ensures the best clients go looking elsewhere
Burson-Marsteller2017-09-04- Helpful (3)
"Good, but not good enough"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Burson-Marsteller full-time for more than 5 years
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The Burson brand retains some cachet and rightly so - there's a good deal of interesting and challenging client work, some real experts, and a decent bench of senior leaders. There is also a real spirit of collegiality and a sense of shared purpose (at least in some offices), and good opportunities to travel and work across the network. Generally, people are proud to work at Burson, and with some reason.
Cons
Reactive strategic vision, with second-rate implementation - recent 'Being More' re-positioning being a notable example. More or less non-existent, (or certainly highly inconsistent) corporate culture. Very US-centric, with global leadership almost never visiting local offices outside the US. Very high local/regional payments to B-M HQ, supposedly for thought leadership and other support, with very little to show for it. Relatively poor compensation for a major global agency. Too much basic, template-driven work for major global clients, provided at discount, resulting in bored and worse, fed-up staff, and local offices unable to make a decent margin. Inadequate and seemingly piecemeal approach to knowledge-sharing and professional development.
Continue readingBurson-Marsteller2017-04-12 "Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Burson-Marsteller full-time
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People are willing to help develop your career
Cons
Some snooty staff who are only interested in helping themselves
Continue readingBurson-Marsteller2017-01-09"Great people but poor promotion cycle and lack of innovation"
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Lovely people Great team Good clients
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Poor promotion cycle lack of innovation low pay
Burson-Marsteller2016-12-06"Working at Burson-Marsteller in London"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Burson-Marsteller
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Excellent exposure to some great global brands, opportunity to interact directly with clients, great office space in London, interesting people
Cons
Unstructured approach to career progression, can be an unprofessional atmosphere, long hours and poorly paid at a junior level
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