Pros
Tight-knit marketing groups that are highly motivated and strive for quality and excellence - to represent HDR's principals and expertise to their clients. Any need is quickly addressed - company resources are available within the same office floor. From printing needs, to special office supplies, to professional expertise and advice. However, as a highly creative individual, my passion is not within the engineering realm of business. If you would like to simply acquire a somewhat 'entry-level' career position within the marketing world, whether your background is in graphic design, journalism, or marketing - this job is a great stepping stone. You get to participate in business trips for training, face constructive challenges like presenting ideas and leading meetings and other opportunities for personal growth and skill building.
Cons
Lots of turnover. Not sure if its just the nature of the consultant business environment for engineers and other departments alike, or its simply due to unhappy employees. The job is a great start when it comes to marketing - but you quickly find that many marketing positions (mine specifically as marketing coordinator) have a life expectancy of 2 years and the managers make no real effort to encourage growth or upper movement. It must also be the nature of the business but marketing within an engineering company is tough. Engineers are difficult to work with when you must lead and organize meetings regularly and coordinate on a daily basis to finish proposal and related marketing work in a timely manner.
