It's all about the people and the ideas - EVP Edelman Employee Review

5.0
1 Oct 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Edelman has the best, smartest, most creative and most fun/interesting people in the business. This place is dynamic, evolving, forward-looking and unafraid of taking risks on new ideas. The Exec Comm puts people and clients first and keeps a strong focus on growth, development, leading-edge thinking and quality. I can see why many very talented people are attracted here and end up staying a long time, which is the best job perk of all.

Cons

All this entrepreneurialism can occasionally lead to new-idea overload, and you have to sort through what's really most important and how you can bring it to your clients.

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Pros

Edelman gives you real exposure to senior leaders, complex work, and smart people. You can learn a lot quickly, build strong relationships, and get close to how decisions are made. There are also good opportunities to take on meaningful projects if you are proactive and willing to speak up.

Cons

The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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