Edelman is above average for PR. Go into consulting - Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Dec 23, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Edelman employees are smart, hard working and create a great work environment. The people are absolutely the number 1 reason to work at Edelman. The world-wide network offers great opportunities to learn from colleagues around the world.

Cons

Despite talk of work/life balance, long hours are expected. Tough economy puts the squeeze on clients and limits opportunities for new business.

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Cons

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Pros

Edelman gives you real exposure to senior leaders, complex work, and smart people. You can learn a lot quickly, build strong relationships, and get close to how decisions are made. There are also good opportunities to take on meaningful projects if you are proactive and willing to speak up.

Cons

The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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