Flattery may get you in the door but beware of the culture of fear. - Associate All Points PR Employee Review

1.0
Jan 10, 2015
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Pros

The members of the team are skilled and interested in career advancement. Jamie Izaks is a good mentor and invites leadership with the freedom to make mistakes.

Cons

Starting pay is extremely low for the industry. Don't be seduced by the promise of raises -- raises are frequent but small. All Points management uses the same flattery on everyone. Don't be fooled by special compliments on the offer call (they're the same for everyone) or "unheard of percentage raises" during your review (everyone hears this). When Lauren Izaks says she had to "twist Jamie's arm" it usually means there's a lie and she argued to gyp you. There is a wide disconnect between management and staff: staff are young, driven twenty-somethings commuting 1+ hours from Chicago with no disposable income, while management come from wealthy families and take long, luxurious vacations. The work culture is driven by fear and threat; being fired is woven into both jokes and policies. The company boasts rapid hiring but the truth is there is high turn over and people are pushed out. In true PR fashion, the company attempts to bury and hide their history. Do your research before accepting a position.

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I had professional experiences far beyond what most recent grads would (client-facing opportunities, a wide range of creative work, travel, leadership, and more) However, I feel strongly that leaving was the best career decision I've ever made.

Cons

The workload I was given far exceeded industry standards. The creative responsibility on one APPR client is the same amount of work as a full-time position at a different company. It’s simply not possible to healthily manage the responsibility of being the lead creative on 7–9 accounts. This resulted in 60+ hour work weeks under immense pressure. I remember having to beg for support on multiple occasions. The owners know what to do/say to manipulate the culture into feeling positive and rewarding.

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