Great learning environment with diverse clients - Senior Consultant Context America Employee Review

Interned at the LA office. Everyone was very welcoming and professional, and I was involved in projects from the get-go! You really learn so much throughout the experience about working in the realm of corporate sustainability. Pros include: -received personal laptop to work off on 1st day -small team, so work closely on projects and gain experience quickly -exposure to a lot of different sustainability/CSR focus areas through diverse clients -you aren't given anything you can't handle, and they are aware of the fact that as an intern you require guidance -WFH Fridays -the LA office works out of WeWork and it is AWESOME..may work with a small team, but you get a big office feel! and when you work remotely, you can go to any WeWork. Honestly one of my favorite perks

For an intern, little to no cons. I knew from reading Glassdoor there would be a steep learning curve and everything would be very fast-paced, so I felt well prepared. Only con I can think of is the small team (always a trade off...) When some people are on PTO and then another is working remotely, there can be days when you are alone in the office.

At many companies, interns are assigned mostly menial tasks and monotonous work. But at Context, interns are given incredible opportunities for development and are treated with the utmost respect. From the start, I was regularly asked what I wanted to get out of my internship, and the project managers helped me achieve that and more. I was able to directly contribute to client-facing work, learn about an array of differing industries and develop a wide range of skills. Everyone in the office was interested in my professional growth, providing regular constructive criticism and encouragement. Not only did they provide feedback, but they also worked with me to develop skills and strategies for my own improvement. The balanced office culture also really contributed to making my internship such a positive experience. Everyone is diligent, focused, and fastidious, yet it’s not a high stress environment. When you join Context, you really join a team of caring, bright, driven individuals. People care about each other’s lives and success. Even as an intern, a temporary employee, they made me feel like I was part of the team, too. Working at Context was an extremely rewarding experience, and I’d highly recommend it.

The downside to working with high-achieving, detail oriented individuals is that the bar for success is quite high. Add that to a steep learning curve, and it can be a bit overwhelming and disheartening.