To start, dont get tricked by the job titles or by them claiming "PE/Consulting". This is not at all real consulting or private equity. If your goal is to break into one of those industries, go somewhere else. An internship would be more valuable.
There was a lot of talk about how this is a real corporate job, it's not. The people saying that were likely hired fresh out of college and this is what they believe corporate to be. This truly felt like a high school being run by people the same age or just a couple years older.
Next, there is no actual career growth. The company offers various options to "develop your career." While that may be true, unfortunately, you are too busy working 12+ hours a day, stressing about hitting target and retaining your job to utilize these options. Additionally, the expert network industry is niche, so this job doesn't really look that great on a resume, as the skills that you gain are specifically geared towards the expert network industry.
You are constantly told to "add more profiles", "make more calls" and you will succeed. When in reality, it is all luck and everyone from the associates up to managers know it.
The under-appreciation starts from the top down and it is very toxic. Project managers are not appreciated by those above them, and associates are not appreciated by project managers.
You are expected to be available to clients at essentially all hours of the day and are required to respond within 10 minutes of their emails, which is extremely unrealistic and requires you to take your laptop or constantly check you emails at all hours of the day/night.
Lastly, the turnover rate is so high for good reason. The job is meaningless and provides you zero fulfillment. It looks like the base salary was recently raised most likely due to the high turnover rate. However, about 6-8 months in most employees realize there is nowhere to go within this company or industry for that matter and are willing to take a lower salary somewhere else for a better career opportunity.
This job is not worth the money they are offering and it is not beneficial to your career.
