Smart people, receptive senior management and limitless opportunities, but the experience is what you make of it. - Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

5.0
Jun 24, 2013
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Pros

Amazing talent across the network (and knowledge sharing has become a much higher priority in recent months.) Edelman knows good people when they see them and do their best to retain them, whether it's through extended sick leave when a family is ill or footing the bill for an expensive conference. On the west coast (potentially elsewhere), they put a big emphasis on ongoing education, as well as getting to know/like your colleagues on a personal level, with bi-annual retreats. Depending on your team and manager, there is a LOT of room for professional growth and junior level team members are often given an unusual amount of responsibility based on good performance. In order to succeed at Edelman, you have to ask for what you want. As long as you make a case for your desires (especially concerning career path) and speak up early and often, you're generally rewarded.

Cons

At times, very long hours. Work/life balance isn't necessarily a myth, but it can be difficult. The salary also seems to be lower than industry standard. Your experience greatly depends on your team and manager. If you don't secure advocates for yourself and learn how to navigate the process/politics, it's very possible that you'll get overlooked for promotions, raises, etc.

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I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company. Some good clients, and nice office space.

Cons

Very limited opportunities for growth. During my time they reduced promotions to only once a year, and made many excuses for promoting as few people as possible (despite becoming the first "$1B" agency at that time). Morale was extremely low. People were forced to come into an office with nobody they actually worked with. Common to be passed from manager to manager. At one point I had 6+ managers within a 10-month span.

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