Horrible company - Senior Analyst QuinStreet Employee Review

1.0
Jan 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Bagels, donuts etc. if you're into that kind of stuff

Cons

They said all the right things during my job interview to get me through the door but when I started I saw their true colors. On my first day, I was shocked to find out that I had to take 40 hours of forced PTO during the company's winter break in December (I started in October) and you're not allowed to go negative on your PTO balance so I had no choice but to go unpaid for an entire week. I think this is something that should be disclosed before you hire someone. You're not allowed to take half days either. There is no 401k match and the benefits and pay aren't great. The laptops and computers are really old. They have the worst data management system and sometimes data isn't available for a few days. During the job interview, they told me that I would get to work on a variety of things and I would never be bored. WRONG! It was the same thing everyday. I was also surprised to see that the people who interviewed me weren't the people I worked with directly (except one) and this wasn't made clear to me during the interview. If I had met the people I worked with directly, I would have never taken the job. A month in, I knew I had made the worst career decision but I had no choice but to stick there for a few more months. Politics is rampant and employees that suck up are the ones that are awarded. Teamwork is nonexistent and your teammates won't hesitate to throw you under the bus if something goes wrong even if it wasn't your fault.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Amazing work morale at QuinStreet. You get to work alongside others that are experienced in their field and they truly care about your work life balance.

Cons

It has been difficult making extra bonuses due to some of the verticals being newer.

3.0
May 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company can offer strong earning potential and a large enough operation to create real opportunities for sales reps who are in the right segment with the right support at the right time. There are talented people across the organization and certain teams can be collaborative and knowledgeable. The business also has legitimate demand in the home services space, and there is value in the products when the fit is right. For someone who performs well in a fast paced, metric driven environment, there is room to make good money and gain solid experience.

Cons

The culture can feel highly numbers driven in a way that sometimes prioritizes activity volume over strategic selling and long term fit. Management quality varies significantly, and communication around expectations, compensation, and deal flexibility can be inconsistent. In some cases, sales reps may feel pressured to push opportunities that are not ideal fits, which can create frustration and hurt long term client success. There also seems to be limited alignment between leadership, sales, and support teams at times, which can make it harder to execute effectively and build confidence in the process.

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