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The Carlyle Group

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Do Not Waste Your Time!! - Anonymous employee The Carlyle Group Employee Review

1.0
Nov 3, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great location in downtown DC.

Cons

The culture is very toxic. Everyone is out for themselves. The people the founders have put in charge of the company do not care about the employees. The money has been decreased to nothing. Unless you are well liked, you will not move up in the company and your comp will reflect it. Founders care more about Washington Monument than the employees who work for them. It is strictly for the 1% and white men.

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Somewhat generic and could apply to almost any support role. Doesn't include a real-world example or specific tools/processes you've used. Doesn't explicitly mention prioritizing business impact or urgency. Doesn't highlight ownership of the issue from start to finish. May not strongly differentiate you from other candidates who give similar responses. Doesn't emphasize documenting findings or sharing knowledge for future cases.

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