A job that helps you grow into your best self - Campus Recruiter AlphaSights Employee Review

5.0
Jun 2, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- Strong team culture and leadership, people genuinely care about each other and celebrate wins together - Agility and flexibility: the team is able to adapt to market changes swiftly; there isn't that much red tape at the company so it's easy to get things done - Strong upward mobility and exposure to people management very early on in your career - Team has been very responsive to compensation changes in the market in order to attract the best talent; leadership advocates for increases in compensation across all levels of the team - Leadership on the team is very open to feedback; when something isn't going well you feel comfortable telling leadership and trusting that something will be done - All hands on deck mentality: people are willing to help even if they're not directly involved in a project you're working on - A lot of organized and reliable processes to get work done; there is some ambiguity depending on your role and the season but leadership helps you navigate it - Almost everyone on the team is high performing: you can trust people to do their work well

Cons

- High growth of the company means that targets are scaling every year; role is very metrics-focused and there is a heavy workload - Longer hours than your average 9-5, but the team has gotten better about work life balance in recent years (no emails or messages after 6pm unless urgent and you're not expected to reply/do work when on PTO) - Brand recognition among students is weaker compared to other companies so it is very difficult to stand out among big name employers during events - Changes on the team are sometimes implemented very quickly and it can be hard to keep up if you do not like the fast pace - Work can become repetitive when you're in execution-heavy roles, but quick promotion timelines ensure that you're never in a role for too long

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AlphaSights Response
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I appreciate you leaving such a detailed review! It is great to read that you've benefited from many elements of your role at AlphaSights. We require employees to go above and beyond so that they can reach their professional goals and so the business can keep growing. We understand that this comes with challenges, but it’s what it takes to succeed. As a rapidly growing business, we are working hard to make our scaling efforts as frictionless as possible for employees. Thank you for your ongoing contributions toward our ambitious hiring and people goals! Thanks, Sean, COO

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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.

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

The team culture here is what keeps me around. People genuinely want to help each other do well, and it feels collaborative in a way that's hard to find elsewhere. What I've appreciated most is how much autonomy you get over your own career. I've been able to take on responsibility early, learn a ton, and grow quickly without anyone holding me back.

Cons

It's fast-paced and the bar is high. You've got to be comfortable figuring things out as you go. But honestly, if you like being challenged and want to develop fast, it's a great place to do that.

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