Pros
CEF grew from supporting around 150 staff to 800 staff globally during my tenure and the program management team has been leading the supporting efforts by delivering successful results for each operation and tailoring each operation's process and structure to the client's needs. In my opinion, the uniquely wide scope of each program manager's role, along with the rapid growth and continued opportunities, provides employees with an environment to quickly develop into agile thinkers and dynamic responders who can comfortably respond to situations they would normally face later on in their careers. My personal journey: 1. Continued growth - Company size/revenue nearly doubled every year since I joined and continues to grow at a similar pace. 2. Career Opportunity - With rapid growth, I was given multiple opportunities to manage programs fully even as a junior-level analyst. During my tenure, the company proactively offered promotions without my having to request a single one. Each of my four promotions came with higher expectations, but I was provided the necessary support and proper space each time to successfully grow into each role. 3. Compensation & Benefits – For each promotion, I was given fair compensation. The company is open to hearing feedback on compensation & benefits and has also added new benefits frequently over time 4. Co-workers & Work environment – Although the work may be somewhat demanding, CEF’s co-workers are very supportive and friendly. There are multiple happy-hours events each month and generally, co-workers get together for lunch. Even if we work in different departments or handle different programs, the company also promotes employees to get together as much as possible in and outside of work.
Cons
Onboarding employees may go through an adjustment period due to the high expectations, but most staff members who get through that period have abundant opportunities to develop themselves into proper leaders and dynamic problem solvers.