BEWARE! You are signing away your social life. No such thing as work/life balance here. - Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great reputation and looks great on resume Edelman has a vast amount of resources available for its employees, far more than your average public relations agency. Great client list, you represent some of the biggest and best brands/products in the world. Good work experience if you plan on climbing the corporate ladder.

Cons

Jr. level worked to the bone. Be ready to be the first one in the office and the last one to leave at night. Office politics and "favorites" and cliques, but that goes for every office Independently owned but a very, very corporate setting. There is no room for any kind of individuality or even creativity when you are at a junior level.

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Edelman gives you real exposure to senior leaders, complex work, and smart people. You can learn a lot quickly, build strong relationships, and get close to how decisions are made. There are also good opportunities to take on meaningful projects if you are proactive and willing to speak up.

Cons

The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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