Soulless corporate factory ridden with arrogance, selfishness and schemers - Intern Edelman Employee Review

2.0
Apr 22, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent brand name (in terms of globally), wide range of Fortune 500 clients, fair pay in terms of the public relations industry

Cons

Does not feel at all like a public relations firm- all employees sit in cubicles, there is hardly any interaction between them, virtually all staff except for IT and support staff are female- meaning there is an unnatural order of things and tensions run high virtually all the time. The corporate culture is such that competition amongst employees is unnaturally fierce and the atmosphere in the office is dry and unwelcoming. Promotions are determined via favouritism.

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The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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