Hindsight 2020 - Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

3.0
Feb 8, 2022
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Pros

lots of responsibility, broad industry exposure, great people, decent pay, guaranteed upward mobility

Cons

understaffed, always on, repetitive processes without automation, bonus incentives reward quantity, not quality of work

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AlphaSights Response
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Thanks for taking the time to leave us an honest review. The Associate role is an entry-level role and involves intense, high-frequency project work. Repetition is critical to learning and improving in any domain (professional, sports, music etc.) — it takes hours and practice to get good at something. We offer competitive benefits and remuneration, and expect our employees to deliver results when needed to offer our clients outstanding service. Thanks, Sloan Danenhower, SVP-San Francisco

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5.0
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AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

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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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