Decent First Job (Do your homework though) - Associate Third Bridge Employee Review

4.0
2 Sept 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very easy transition from college, coming in and working at a company that is young and fun. The entry level roles are not very hard, and you can get up to speed quite quick. This is the type of job where you get out what you put in - it is not hard to do the minimum and stay, but you won't learn much in terms of transferable skills unless you actually put in some effort. Depending on which group you're in, your experience will vary, but you get exposure to a number of industries and different client types. Other than that, some smart senior colleagues who will be a great resource, and very fun social events in the NY office.

Cons

Fast paced and monotonous work. Super high churn from people getting burnt out or not knowing what they were signing up for (i.e. a lot of cold outreach and being said no to). This role is not as analytical as they say in the interview process - you can make it more like that, but most people are looking for speed and results, so it isn't required. If you hit your target each month, the only thing you're going to get is a higher target next month. If you're looking to get into pure finance, this is not the job for you - you can get there eventually, but its a much more difficult path compared to traditional routes.

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Third Bridge Response
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Thank you for leaving such a detailed review about your Third Bridge experience. We agree that whilst at times the role can be repetitive, there are numerous opportunities for growth and development in all areas of the business. We also recently ran our Career in Focus events that focused on showcasing career opportunities for employees to leverage their Third Bridge experience. We are always looking at ways we can improve on employee engagement as well as career development so if you have any further suggestions please reach out to a member of People Operations.

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