Pros
You will make some good friends (but then they'll all leave before you know it). Free food, sometimes. Hours aren't crazy, but overtime is worthless.
Cons
Let me start by saying you can’t expect this firm to cultivate your talents or your interests. When it's time for a promotion, they will push you towards the few groups here that no one wants to be in – the few groups that are constantly losing AEs. Don't come here unless they offer you a specific account coordinator position. I see so many over-eager newbies sitting with no work and no bosses because the firm over-hires. Meanwhile, why they are hiring new people in the first place when there are so many restless employees is beyond me. On a personal level, I’m hurt and disappointed my colleagues and myself can’t grow at this lost-in-the-dark-ages firm when I know we do good work and are liked by our superiors. I’m not an angry ex-employee ranting on and on. I have been disappointed with the way this company has been run for as long as I’ve been here. It is NOT the place they promise you it is when you first get hired. I think it's important that those who are considering employment here are aware of what they're stepping into. If you’re a recent college grad, and can't get a job anywhere better, work here and gain as much PR experience as you can so that you can immediately turn around and get a job somewhere bigger and better. Constantly look for new employment. Don’t pine away for a promotion. It's not going to happen. And if does happen, the only real benefit is not having to answer someone else's phone. Keep looking, even if you do get promoted. Some of the best people at this firm leave because assistants are treated like replaceable drones. There is no incentive to stay, and the entitled CEO's son only has his own interests in mind. If you already have work experience, DON’T take this job. It’s not worth it. You can achieve your PR dreams without working here. It’s a shame because there are some seniors who really care but can’t do anything. The only thing that's keeping Rubenstein relevant is the reputation created by Howard, but even that's hanging by a thread.
