Great company, bad timing - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

4.0
Sep 28, 2008
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people are great. They are fun and real. Also, there are some fun happy hours and out of the office activities.

Cons

The pay is not great. Also, due to the sinking economy, Edelman is hesitant to hire. These leaves a lot of the employees with a larger than normal workload. There is a definite need for new hires, but until the economy changes, the employees have to work longer hours for less pay. From my experience, it seems that senior management and upper level management at Edelman doesn't do much actual work. All of the work is transfered to lower level employees, stressing them out even more.

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Edelman gives you real exposure to senior leaders, complex work, and smart people. You can learn a lot quickly, build strong relationships, and get close to how decisions are made. There are also good opportunities to take on meaningful projects if you are proactive and willing to speak up.

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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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