From Intern to Assistant Account Executive - An Overall Great Experience - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

5.0
14 Oct 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

One of the reasons I love working for Edelman is their focus on nurturing talent within the company. As an intern I was amazing at the amount of training and knowledge sharing available to employees at all levels. It's a great company to work for straight out of college!

Cons

Getting an interview for an agency of this caliber is incredibly competitive and I wish career counselors had stressed to me the importance of international work experience and language learning while I was in undergrad to prepare me for getting a job in this market.

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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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