Pros
I’ve throughly enjoyed my time at OuterBox, and while I’ve decided to pursue other opportunities in my career, I will always be grateful for being a part of this professional team of individuals. There is an abundance of learning opportunities at your fingertips, which is a huge plus for those looking to grow within the world of SEO. I eventually worked into more client-facing roles through my mentor who helped teach me the ropes of day-to-day strategy and communication. If you’re looking to progress, expand your skills, and pave a path forward in your career within a company, this is the place. Everyone is willing to help one another, especially new employees. I came on board as a new Specialist and felt right at home immediately. My colleagues were down-to-earth and I can proudly say I’ve made many good friends from my time at OuterBox. They also provide fantastic employee benefits, those of which can be hard to beat at other agencies, and the initial Specialist compensation is above industry averages. During COVID-19, HR put together remote Wednesday night video happy hour sessions, which were a great time to get to know coworkers outside of work.
Cons
Agency life is fast-paced with lots of moving parts, which may not be for everyone. Work-life balance quickly became a larger concern once acquiring more client-facing responsibilities, so staying on top of your work load and communicating honestly is important. The company is also growing incredibly fast, especially during the 10 months I was a part of the team. With that, comes the inevitable growing pains as the team gets larger, management changes, and responsibilities change hands.
