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3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(493 total reviews)
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Richard W. Edelman

59% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jan 15, 2018

Great junior-level growth opportunity

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Pros

Open-door policy for most of the management; almost everyone was easy to access and talk to Great mobility; I worked from multiple offices and my managers supported my moves Interesting work and clients; you get to work on top brands that move markets

Cons

Long hours; there's an expectation that you can't leave until 6pm in most locations Low pay; salary starts low but does build quickly

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Edelman Response
8y
Thanks for your review and I'm happy to hear you experienced so much good at Edelman. Your insights and advice are valuable, too, and I appreciate that you shared them with us. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
3.0
Nov 13, 2017

Undervalued and Underpaid

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Pros

Access to resources and international network

Cons

I worked in one of the China offices and was vastly underpaid. I agreed to the position because I wanted the experience, and I did gain a lot of valuable experience and contribute a lot to the team. But after proving myself, I was still denied a promotion and during yearly reviews received only a very small raise. My team's management was a mess and there were a lot of negative attitudes. This is not representative of the entire company, and I've heard that since I left things have gotten much better for my team as well.

4.0
Nov 4, 2017
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Pros

Edelman is a fantastic place to begin your career! There's really great trainings, on-boarding for new staff and colleagues are always willing to spend extra time to teach you. There are opportunities to continue learning throughout your time at the company, not just in the beginning, which is great! The people are fantastic and there's a really great camaraderie, especially among junior level staff. The company offers great benefits, perks, holiday time off and fair PTO. If you're working at Edelman, you will certainly collaborate with really amazing, smart people!

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- Unfair pay, especially for junior level staff who are doing a majority of the tactical, day-to-day work. - Some senior staff say that they're collaborative and willing to roll up their sleeves, but actions speak louder than words. - Depending on the team you are on, your title might not be comparable to that of another individual on a different team; certain teams have higher or lower expectations. - The overtime law for non-exempt employees is a good idea in theory when used correctly, but it strongly depends on what team you work on and you don't really get to decide that.

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Edelman Response
8y
Thanks for your review. I'm so happy to hear about all the many things you enjoy. Thank you also for so constructively sharing your advice with us. It's helpful as we evaluate our programs, processes, structure and initiatives. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
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