Typical of agency, but in good company - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

4.0
Nov 17, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1. You are surrounded by brilliant, experienced, connected people. The exposure you get to your employees and top tier clients is unrivaled. 2. If you have a good boss, you have a lot of clarity into the promotion process.

Cons

1. It's agency, so it's high pressure and competitive. 2. It can be hard to get promoted.

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Edelman Response
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Thanks for your review. It's always wonderful to hear when an employee is really enjoying his/her colleagues, work and manager. I would encourage you to have on going conversations with your manager about promotion timelines and goals; your manager can provide you with the tools to get there. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director; Human Resources

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