High Expectations Without Infrastructure or Leadership Support
Pros
Small team environment Opportunity to learn self-sufficiency
Cons
In my experience, the company operates reactively rather than strategically. There is no clearly defined long-term plan, especially when attempting to expand beyond its primary cyclical industry focus. While leadership discusses diversification, there is limited structure, training, or resource allocation to support that shift in a realistic way. Performance expectations are aggressive, but the infrastructure does not match those expectations. Recruiters are expected to build new industries and produce at a high level without access to common recruiting tools, structured mentorship, or consistent job flow. This creates a gap between what is asked of employees and what is operationally supported. There is minimal transparency around advancement criteria. Promotions and growth opportunities do not appear to be tied to clearly documented performance benchmarks. Compensation increases are limited, and benefits are well below industry standards. Operational systems are lean to a fault. The lack of full recruiting platforms and CRM support adds unnecessary friction to daily work. Much of the burden falls on individual contributors to “figure it out” without clear direction. Turnover has been noticeable, which may reflect broader structural challenges. Overall, the company expects output consistent with a scaled, growth-oriented firm, but functions with the infrastructure of a very small operation still trying to define its identity.