Pros
The Research Associate (RA) job is a terrific entry level position for recent college grads. RAs get to: -Work with 'wicked smaht' coworkers, who have years of experience and industry knowledge -Be a helping hand in innovative research initiatives in the technology/marketing space -Join the amazing RA community (i.e. you become good friends with your peers) -Have a solid work-life balance
Cons
There are some cons with the RA position (it should be noted that, in my case, the pros outweigh the cons): -The RA experience is different from team to team; the lack of standardization can be frustrating at times. -Some managers struggle to coach, mentor, and manage their RAs effectively. -The location (in the outskirts of Cambridge) isn't ideal. -The position requires a lot of administrative duties (something that is not necessarily highlighted by the hiring department).
