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EM Search Consulting

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EM Search Consulting reviews

4.2

58% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

68% positive business outlook

EM Search Consulting has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The EM Search Consulting employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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18 reviews
4.0
May 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

utonomy and Creativity Smaller team likely meant more room for testing new tools, techniques, and processes. Client Communication You probably had direct contact with clients, building strong communication and account management skills. Impact Visibility Results and growth were more visible, allowing for a greater sense of accomplishment.

Cons

Fast-Paced Learning Environment Exposure to multiple industries and client types sharpened your ability to adapt strategies quickly. Limited Resources Smaller agency budgets may have restricted advanced tools, content investments, or larger-scale campaigns. Heavy Workload Managing many clients simultaneously could lead to stress or burnout. Less Specialization Might have had to be a generalist, wearing many hats, instead of deeply focusing on a single skill set. Client Expectations Dealing with small-business clients can mean managing unrealistic expectations or limited marketing knowledge. Growth Limitations Advancement opportunities might be slower compared to larger agencies or in-house roles. Inconsistent Processes Smaller agencies often lack standardized procedures, leading to inefficiencies or duplicated efforts.

EM Search Consulting Response
11mo
This review is not related to EMS Consulting. We are not a Digitial Marketing Agency and have not had an SEO Manager based in Chicago.
5.0
Mar 27, 2025

Great Place For Motivated People

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

EMSC encourages you to put your ideas into action and they allow you to have a real impact on the business itself as well as your own professional development. If you have a good idea they give you the freedom to execute it and explore it. Its a great place for highly motivated and ambitions people. Its not the right fit if you are looking to hide in a sea of other employees

Cons

Can be chaotic and stressful. There is a lot on everyone's plate and that can either be seen as an opportunity or a problem depending on how you are wired.

5.0
Mar 26, 2025

Lots of opportunities & great bosses

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership team that is always willing to lend a hand, lots of training when you first start, departments have place to grow with bigger accounts, fun group of employees. Everything is documented clearly, so following processes is easy. Great place to work if you enjoy learning about digital marketing and don't enjoy micro-management. Work/life balance is phenomenal, especially if you have kids.

Cons

Can be a lot to remember the moving parts

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