Excellent Exposure to Commercial Real Estate - Market Analyst CoStar Group Employee Review

5.0
Jan 5, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

CoStar is able to identify and reward those with a genuine passion for commercial real estate. The company is perpetually expanding, and opportunities to fill newly-created positions are available to pretty much any employee who has spent their first six months working in Research, regardless of prior work experience. Advancement is possible even for those less than a year out of college. The founder still runs the company and his passion is tangible. Top brass is surprisingly engaging, and there are truly bright people in every facet of the company.

Cons

CoStar is a big company with a fair amount of red tape, which can be frustrating at times. I couldn't help but feel as though some people higher up had their jobs simply because they waited long enough, yet weren't necessarily the most qualified.

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Cons

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This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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