CST Associate - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

4.0
Jun 15, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The Associate job gives you exposure to a lot of industries, which is beneficial for people right out of college who don’t know exactly what path they want to take in business. The team culture is tight-knit and makes the days fun. The opportunity to train new joiners is great at such an early stage in your career –excellent learning experience

Cons

We don’t work with easy going clients. They’re demanding and have constantly changing needs, which can be stressful. There’s definitely a sales component to the role that some people don’t realize when they join. It’s a results oriented, quantifiable job.

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Pros

Strong culture, great opportunity right out of college, was able to take on a management role early in my career which was a unique and rewarding experience

Cons

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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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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