Best Job I've Ever Had With The Industry's Smartest People - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

5.0
2 Jun 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

*Entreprenuerial culture allows independent thinkers to thrive *Stragetic risk-taking is rewarded and supported *You will never be the smartest person in the room. Trust me, I was at many other big agencies *Encourages you to build a personal brand and will generally give you the tools you need to get the job done

Cons

*If you like to focus on mentoring junior staff, you are often in the minority of your peers *Career planning/coaching for senior team members is limited at best *There are office poliitics. It's an office - get used to it -- but it can be very discouraging *They encourage you to recruit new employees and then it's a nightmare

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Cons

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Pros

I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company. Some good clients, and nice office space.

Cons

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