A disappointing experience from a highly-regarded company that continues to mislead employees - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

1.0
9 Oct 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company is well-known across the US as a top PR agency - having Edelman on your resume is a competitive advantage. The office has a relaxed atmosphere (dress code, layout, etc.) that is conducive to a creative environment.

Cons

Work-life balance is non-existent. Depending on your team, you can put up to 70 hours a week in, and upper management will ask you in so many words to not bill all the hours you work. There are not enough junior members on teams to manage the work that is passed down. The compensation is not nearly enough for the time and hard work you will expend at this company.

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Pros

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