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College Planning Network

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Overall, I had a very bad experience with the company. - Anonymous employee College Planning Network Employee Review

1.0
Feb 19, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Looks good on the surface if you enjoy self-employment

Cons

Inside and outside sales reps are self-employed contractors, but are expected to respond and fall in line like employees. Projected incomes discussed with owners and management are grossly exaggerated or based on very old estimates. Unilateral compensation changes are made by owners/managers without regard to contractual arrangements with independent contractors. They general idea is that - if you don't like it you can leave or disassociate. Many of the admin support staff are under-qualified for jobs within "regulated" industry, which makes for unhappy customers (seasonal, temporary staff). This can result in cancellations, refunds and charge-backs to commissions.

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5.0
May 17, 2012
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Pros

I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to work at CPN. This is a workplace where morale is high and the work we do is rewarding. Management is incredibly respectful of employees and their needs.

Cons

Because the college admissions & financial aid process is so cyclical, you need to be prepared to be busier at certain times of year. This offers the opportunity to tackle projects and new initiatives in the less-busy seasons.

5.0
Apr 25, 2012
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Pros

College Planning Network has provided the best work environment that I have had the pleasure of enjoying in my career and it is a wonderful place for the driven worker. Leads are provided by the company and it is easy to believe in what you are selling due to the quality of the work from top to bottom at the company. Flexible work schedule though during the busy season hours can be very long but it is also a terrific opportunity to earn. Since leads are provided, those that generate their own leads are rewarded very well which is pretty neat since prospecting is typically the hardest part of the sales cycle.

Cons

The fact that leads are provided allows some people to feel as though that they can work from home or not put forth a full work week to succeed and that is not the case at CPN. Those that work hard to learn the business and put in overtime during the busy season will not only achieve tremendous success financially but will feel rewarded at all the families that they can help. Those that feel entitled to leads overtime and do not work to earn leads may not be a fit for CPN

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