Friendly yet competitive environment with several professional growth opportunities. - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

4.0
May 2, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Several professional growth opportunities. Friendly colleagues. Experienced colleagues and resources to draw from. Promotes work/life balance.

Cons

While a work/life balance is promoted, it is hard to do. Possible career paths overwhelming to new comers. Day-to-day account positions have little to no contact with upper management - I know they work on accounts and the company, however I'm not sure what they actually do.

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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.

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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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