CanIRank Reviews

3.2

44% would recommend to a friend

(5 total reviews)

Matt Bentley

44% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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5 reviews
1.0
6 Sept 2019

Don't be fooled by the hype

Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers for the most part. Semi-flexible schedule. Remote work.

Cons

CEO severely oversells the compensation, bonuses and resources available during the interview. It will seem like you're going to make a lot of money in a company with a strong remote culture, lots of support, excellent training and freedom, but it's all smoke and mirrors. Bonuses rarely, if ever, come in at the amount said in the interview, countless meetings, social events and training presentations make it impossible to have a truly flexible schedule, there is no real interactive training - it's all presentation form with most employees struggling to follow. CEO and top managers over-promise clients with impossible deadlines and expectations, then leave employees to handle the push back when expectations aren't met. There are very few resources to accomplish the work promised to clients.

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CanIRank Response
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I was really disheartened to read this review. I'd like to provide some additional context because the experience you describe doesn’t reflect the working environment and company culture we all enjoy and have worked so hard to cultivate. In the interviews, we share bonus amounts earned by both the average and top 10% of consultants. Those numbers are accurate, so I’m guessing your overselling comments refer to my expressed belief that you, or indeed anyone we hire, is capable of achieving average or even top 10% performance. We hire you because we believe in you! So why didn’t that happen in this case? I think it eventually would have, but there were a few hurdles: you were only with us for 6 months, you missed half of the onboarding training, and your resume claimed relevant experience it later turned out you didn't have. Therefore, you required more ramp-up time and training than anticipated. We put a lot of thought and effort into our training program, and many employees come away from their time here with significantly improved marketing skills. I’m not sure why you would say the training isn’t interactive: in addition to the presentations and readings, there are collaborative practice tasks, 1-on-1 coaching from management, a dedicated mentor, and small group discussions. We’re certainly mindful that too many meetings inhibit flex time, so we currently have only 3 all-company meetings each month: 2 training/ information sharing meetings and 1 optional team bonding event. Other smaller group meetings like monthly team huddles, 1-on-1 check-ins with your managers, and biweekly sprint reviews for each client, are scheduled around each team member’s flex time. It is true, however, that we’re a company that likes to collaborate and help one another tackle big challenges, and wouldn’t be a good fit for someone who is hoping to avoid interacting with their colleagues. I was disappointed to read you didn’t feel you were given adequate resources to achieve results for clients, and would love to hear what additional resources you would have found helpful. At CanIRank you will work directly with (and learn from) smart, experienced marketers from top agencies like Greenlane, Publicis, and Foxtail who have managed SEO campaigns for companies like Dell, VitaminShoppe, and AdBlock. In addition to peer support and extensive training, we have an extensive library of processes, our own toolset, tons of algorithmic data, and stipends for tech and learning. More specifically to your case, when you mentioned you were struggling we cut back on your client hours, gave you extra 1-on-1 coaching, and brought in experienced teammates to pick up the slack, even though it meant losing money on those clients in the short term. I know we still have things to improve, and we’ll certainly keep working hard to increase the odds that every consultant we hire will succeed here. I know it sucks when it doesn’t work out, and I’m really sorry that we couldn’t come through for you. -Matt
5.0
22 Mar 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Where to start! → Novice or seasoned, pro you will learn a lot working here. There is a great culture of learning and feedback every step of the way. → The founder is a business and marketing "Ace" and he likes to help his employees grow and share his wisdom! → Make your own schedule / flexible work hours. → Very competitive compensation. → The marketing training and employee onboarding are very robust and some of the best I have been involved with, regardless of company size. → The technology the company is based on is well ahead of its time. If you are looking to get into SEO, content marketing, or PR knowing the ins-and-outs of this technology will give you a leg up. → Remote work environment / work from home / telecommute.

Cons

→ Remote work environment. I listed this as a Pro and Con, it takes some adjusting working remotely and not everyone is cut out for it. Make sure you have a healthy social life or hobby outside of working here. → Get ready to put your learning hat on! This is also a Pro and Con, but be ready to absorb > execute > analyze > repeat. You will have no days where you aren't challenged to some degree, which again is a huge Pro, but some people aren't cut out for it.

5.0
23 Jan 2019
Recommend
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Pros

CanIRank is ahead of the curve! The company constantly invests in the development of its team, product, and services. Everyone gets along and enjoys working together. I've learned so much - not only about SEO and marketing, but also had the opportunity to develop many other business skills. Here are some of the pros that stand out: -Paid training period to get your skills and knowledge up to speed -Exposure to many different clients and industries -Ambitious and friendly colleagues -Experienced CEO who works hard to empower team members -Generous bonus structure that rewards good work -Innovative, cutting edge technology -Biweekly team trainings to keep your skills sharp -Autonomy and flexible work schedule -Lots of opportunities to grow with the company

Cons

There are many positive things that can come with work remotely. However, it can be lonely at times - especially if you enjoy the camaraderie that comes with face to face interactions. It's important to make sure you have a healthy social life outside of work to combat some of the downsides of working remotely.

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