Is AlphaSights a good company to work for?

AlphaSights has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,510 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at AlphaSights to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AlphaSights have been left by employees working as Vice President , Internship and Analyst .

Does AlphaSights pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AlphaSights employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AlphaSights. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AlphaSights?

59% of AlphaSights employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AlphaSights 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AlphaSights?

Associate (587) , Client Service Associate (312) , Manager (196) , Client Services Associate (107) , Summer Associate (93) , Analyst (57) , Intern (40) , Senior Associate (37) , Associate, Client Services (31) , Sales Associate (31) , Vice President (31) , Software Engineer (24) , Client Associate (23) , Client Services (17) , Account Manager (15)

What are the pros of working at AlphaSights according to real employee reviews?

"Young workforce/the company usually hires people that are dope to work with (aka 'the people are great')" ((in 282 reviews)); "Good pay and push you to the limit" ((in 119 reviews)); "Good salary (if you count monthly pay and not hourly wage)" ((in 82 reviews)); "Great colleagues are all focussed of delivering successful client outcomes" ((in 79 reviews)); "great team and people to work with" ((in 50 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AlphaSights according to real employee reviews?

"long hours and lack of flexibility" ((in 183 reviews)); "No work life balance at all (constantly felt like i was on call 24/7)" ((in 103 reviews)); "Micromanagement from very inexperienced managers" ((in 81 reviews)); "Management was poor: no real senior members of staff that are involved enough in the day to day to provide help or guidance." ((in 75 reviews)); "not challenging enough, fixed working hours" ((in 70 reviews))

What are employees saying about AlphaSights layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AlphaSights layoffs and their outlook for job security at AlphaSights in 2026.

What are the top reviewed AlphaSights locations?

New York , San Francisco , Chicago , New York Mills , Austin , Texas City , Melbourne , Atlanta , Remote , Homewood , Saratoga Springs , Detroit , Charlotte , Indianapolis , London , Los Angeles , Alameda , Londonderry , New Haven , State College , Marietta , Minn City , San Francisco , Russia , Manhattan , Midtown New York

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AlphaSights reviews

3.6

59% would recommend to a friend

(328 total reviews)

Max Cartellieri

84% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

2.7

Work/Life balance

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Reviews by job title

328 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Jun 29, 2026

Great place to start your career

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1) fast-paced environment where you are surrounded by ambitious people 2) opportunities to take on responsibility early in your career 3) can develop a variety of skills in a short amount of time

Cons

The performance-driven environment requires resilience and dedication to improvement, so may not be for everyone

5.0

Jun 23, 2026

Rewarding environment if you enjoy genuine ownership and want to build your career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- working with people that care about their work but are also genuinely friendly and enjoyable to work with/be around - strong opportunities for growth/promotions - hard work and consistent performance is actually recognised - significant ownership from early whilst still having support from your manager/team - open communication culture where feedback and discussions are encouraged, you don't feel scared to speak with your manager about good and bad things

Cons

- the pace can be intense during busy periods and there are days where you're balancing a lot of priorities and conversations at the same time - to do well you have to get comfortable with ownership, taking initiative, and learning quickly - it takes time to adjust for some people - everyone is genuinely busy, which can sometimes make coordination a bit tougher

5.0

Jun 22, 2026

Fast-paced environment with great growth opportunities

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

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