Pros
I was hired into the company less than one month after graduating college. iDesign was the only company I applied to after graduation, as I refused to apply anywhere else until I got my firm "no" from their recruiter. They were referred to me by a friend and I knew this would be a great experience for me. With the help of a referral, I made it through their recruiting process, which felt more like a chat with an old friend than an interview eCommerce company. I started out as a customer support representative, and slowly worked my way up to marketing over the next year. The customer support role was fun but challenging. I had my fair share of tough customer calls but was given the freedom to handle the calls with my own unique style. It's a tough job, but it's compensated extremely fairly for the work. When I was hired into the marketing role, I can honestly say this job was worth the wait. The benefits are incredible, the pay is competitive, and the company's vision is something I could truly get behind. I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Cons
As the company has grown exponentially, increased competition has made internal movement exponentially more difficult- but absolutely not impossible.