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Updated May 14, 2013
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3.9 433 reviews

                             

97% Approve of the CEO

Edelman President and CEO Richard W. Edelman

Richard W. Edelman

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85% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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New York, NY (US)

Current Employee – been working at Edelman full-time for less than a year

ProsSo many opportunities to expand your knowledge and grow in the company.

ConsI can't think of any.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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New York, NY (US)

Former Employee – worked at Edelman as an intern for less than a year

Pros-hands on
-great clients
-amazing culture
-Great location

ConsThere were none that I could think of

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New York, NY (US)

Current Employee – been working at Edelman full-time for more than 3 years

ProsLots of opportunities to work on a variety of accounts and projects

ConsNeed to know how to work the system to get what you want; never be afraid to ask

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Washington, DC (US)

Former Employee – worked at Edelman as an intern for less than a year

Proslots of opportunity to work on different products. I was able to move around and explore different sectors.

ConsI had about 8 different bosses in two different offices. Too much like "Office Space." Was there in the middle of the recession and they couldn't hold on to many people. Also, hours were ridiculous.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Edelman full-time

ProsGlobal resources and entrepreneurial spirit.

ConsResistant to change, lack of support for new initiatives.

Advice to Senior ManagementEmbrace knowledge-sharing and new team member performance metrics.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Bangalore (India)

Current Employee – been working at Edelman as an intern for less than a year

ProsExcellent company for holistic Public Relations.

ConsIts one of the best public relations firm , there are no cons!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Edelman

ProsCollaborative atmosphere, fun workplace, great office. Work hard, play hard.

ConsCommunications are often unclear. Senior staff sometimes seem unappreciative.

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Atlanta, GA (US)

Current Employee – been working at Edelman full-time for less than a year

ProsWonderful place to start; has high status and makes room for many opportunities

ConsCould pay more for the hardwork; interns dont get overtime

Advice to Senior ManagementGreat management

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)

Current Employee – been working at Edelman part-time for less than a year

ProsGood team who is professional and works really hard. They are always trying to achieve the best and keep their word.

ConsLong hours, lack of work-life balance and low pay. PR work is needed to be done sometimes after hours and on weekends.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Edelman full-time for more than a year

ProsGreat place to work, lots of opportunity

ConsWork/life balance is something many of the junior employees struggle to keep

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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