There's still a long way to go... - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

2.0
16 Dec 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting clients; insightful market research findings

Cons

Management sucks - promotion is based on favoritism rather than merit; feedback tends to be more negative than constructive Limited research capabilities - analysis involves skimming through excel crosstabs. No opportunities to build quantitative/analytical skills - SPSS and SAS experience is not needed or used. Undefined job responsibilities - job posting responsibilities don't accurately match with on-the-job responsibilities No room for growth - junior level and senior level employees have similar job responsibilities with ownership levels increasing as you move up Salary sucks - most employees work long hours and the pay is ill-fitting

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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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