Pros
Great Work-Life Balance - The company embraces the motto "work hard, play hard". With unlimited vacation, free health care, healthy snacks in the office, the firm is hands down one of the best places I have ever worked. Opportunities to Grow as a Professional - The firm also is invested in building the skills of its employees. A typical associate will become a very skilled project manager, overseeing project budgets, timelines, negotiations and the production of communication deliverables. The firm also invests in staff's professional development allowing them to attend seminars and sponsors employees to participate in Education-related policy fellowships. Diversity of Projects - The firm has a series of clients that allow associates to work on various types of communication projects whether it is managing a convening, writing annual reports, producing/developing a data visualization project, creating a series of podcasts, or creating a promotional video for a school system, you can do a lot of different work within the company.
Cons
Steep Learning Curve - It should be noted that the firm is not the place for the faint at heart. To be successful, you need to be very organized and willing to learn new skills that you don't have quickly. You also need to be able to manage your own time and projects efficiently. There will be no one micro-managing you to get your work done.