Pros
-To put it on your resume that you worked for a large corporation (well-known) -To gain experience in your field, if you are new to your field of interest -To work with co-workers who are friendly and warm - To get a regular pay check -To get experience in a corporate environment (the good, bad and ugly) -To experience a sales-driven corporation -To get some of the regular perks large corporations offer, such as event tickets, etc. -To see how you stack up against other sales-driven co-workers, if you are ambitious and confident -To flex your aggressive, results-driven, mental muscle and focus on results
Cons
-If you are not familiar with office politics, you will find yourself a little overwhelmed until you are either exhausted or smarten up -Don't expect management to resolve any of your work issues or performance deterrents: you're on your own here -As a sales-driven organization, you will soon learn where you stand on the totem pole -Management's number one concern is sales: everyone and everything is secondary and expendable -Sales execs soon learn they must find their own leads, constantly defend themselves, and not expect any coaching from management -Management does not take initiative in training any staff: new staff coached by existing staff or learn as they mature into position -Over-time is expected: regular 9-5 is frowned upon - if you're not "sweating", you're not impressing them -Family life and quality of life is secondary to this organization -Be able to defend yourself and your performance in any position within this organization. -Management style is "divide and conquer". Team mentality is discouraged -Bullying is common tactic for upper management