Great Place to Intern OR Start Career - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

3.0
Jan 7, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Awesome co-workers, some interesting projects, fun office environment, and great out-of-out social events. Solid opportunity to gain great client communication skills that can transfer into many future careers post-AlphaSights. Pay is good as long as you hit hurdles

Cons

Work gets repetitive and job can seem very "sales-y" at times, especially since AS brand is not well-know yet. Considerable amount of mindless work. Easy to consistently work long hours. Soft skills, while valuable, are the only thing gained; little/no knowledge that can be specifically applied elsewhere

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5.0
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Pros

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.

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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