Looks great on your resume, but don't expect a job - Intern Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Mar 15, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-As an intern, you are given a fair amount of responsibility -Great snacks/ice cream fridays! -Looks really good on your resume -You are doing relevant work, not just photo copying, etc. -Overtime pay

Cons

-No positive feedback -Analysts are under a lot of pressure and stressed out, and its very obvious -As a result, they put a lot of needless pressure onto the interns -It's obvious that the interns are just in a rotation--they don't really plan to hire anyone, they're just using the interns for as work horses. Not a bad business model, given this economy, but definitely be aware.

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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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