Great opportunity if you don't have other options, otherwise steer clear - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

1.0
Dec 18, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Young company with potential room for advancement IF you have no other options or experience

Cons

1. Complete and total lack of professionalism 2. Weak and inexperienced management 3. Monotonous work/projects that require little, if any, prior skill-set 4. Little transparency (especially in regards to promotion and incentives structure)

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AlphaSights Response
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We’re sorry to hear the way you feel about your time at AlphaSights. While we deem feedback given privately to be more effective, we are reflecting on the issues you raise. Fast growth on a global scale presents challenges for any company, and we are committed to addressing any issues we assess to be objective as a matter of priority. Best, Max

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