American Institutes for Research – “Good solid place to start for people interested in social science”

Pros

Overall I liked working at American Institutes for Research, because it was important and interesting work, the people I worked with were intelligent and interesting, and it ended up being good experience.

Cons

The different locations have different cultures and don't seem to work together very well. Different locations almost compete with each other sometimes seem to do more fighting than working together.

Advice to Senior Management

Clearly define the different roles for the different offices and work groups. I remember being confused by all the re-orgs that seemed to be happening constantly. Always wondering who you really work for and what their motivations are regarding the decisions that are made.