Great place to start your career, understand what the job is and make sure it's right. - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

4.0
Apr 3, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is an incredible place to start your career - there is no other company where you'll have as much direct responsibility, revenue impact, and learn as many quick business skills. With this being said - this role is meant for sales-oriented, HIGHLY self-driven, money-motivated people who also can work well on teams, take feedback and implement it quickly, and put the needs of their clients before their own. THIS IS NOT A CONSULTING ROLE - which they've gotten better at advertising, but just know that coming in. People go on to great things after AlphaSights - MBAs, consulting, other roles in client services, account management, etc. But do not think this is a consulting role. Because it's not, and if you think it is, you WILL be disappointed. If you're someone who loves to work hard, generate wins, and work with clients, this is a fantastic starting place for you. They are slowly improving processes around manager promotions, feedback culture, and training, and I hope that long term positive changes will be seen through this and finally listening to some employee feedback. The negative reviews on here usually cover 2 main themes: (1) This is a sales job and it can repetitive - yes, correct. But again, if you accept this job thinking it's a research or consulting role, that's incorrect. Ask the managers interviewing you - they will tell you the exact same thing, and this role is great for the right person (athletes, frat stars, sales kids, etc.) (2) Long hours - welcome to New York City professional services. You won't find anything better in finance, IB, consulting, accounting, or anything else. You'll make some amazing friends here post-grad and while you likely won't be at AlphaSights forever, and like any company, nothing is perfect, you will gain some irreplaceable experiences.

Cons

I'll give my honest cons as well: The way senior management speaks can be quite condescending at times, and last year there was a feeling they did not care about any employee feedback. Certain business units need to have less of an elitist mindset. There is some micromanagement around work hours.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

The team culture here is what keeps me around. People genuinely want to help each other do well, and it feels collaborative in a way that's hard to find elsewhere. What I've appreciated most is how much autonomy you get over your own career. I've been able to take on responsibility early, learn a ton, and grow quickly without anyone holding me back.

Cons

It's fast-paced and the bar is high. You've got to be comfortable figuring things out as you go. But honestly, if you like being challenged and want to develop fast, it's a great place to do that.

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