Better places to start your career - Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

2.0
19 Dec 2024
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Pros

Fun cohort of recent grads; you form close relationships very quickly. I was lucky enough to have a great manager (I know others who weren't so lucky) and learnt a lot about project management and team work. Decent pay for a grad job.

Cons

The work is incredibly monotonous. You don't learn many skills which are transferrable to other roles or industries. Linear career progression is limited to sales or account management. It's incredibly cut-throat, you're pitched against your colleagues to sell as many credits (and make the company as much money) as possible. The possibility of losing your job if you don't hit targets looms over you. Hours are long, you're expected to be available evenings / weekends if needed. There's no culture of care; just of 'make as much money as possible.'

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5.0
24 June 2026
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Pros

AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

Cons

I've truly enjoyed my time. N/a

5.0
22 June 2026
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Pros

Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

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