Good global opportunities - but only when you are senior - Accounts Executive Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Nov 11, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- Some really great clients - Decent holiday benefits (start on 20 days holiday (rising to 25) + 1/2 day around bank holidays + days off between Xmas and New Year + Birthday day - Smart and innovative colleagues - Good training

Cons

- The pay for junior staff is really poor - People can be overlooked for promotion as MDs are just so busy and don't get much time to interact with junior staff - The hours are long - which would be much more palatable if they pay was better - The tasks can be thankless, boring and monotonousness for junior staff

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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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