Hill+Knowlton Strategies Reviews

Pros

Growth opportunities PTO Managers care for you as a person

Cons

May not get all the clients you want

Pros

Loved working here great environment

Cons

There are not many cons

Pros

Job titles were very arbitrary and you could realistically be a VP by 25 if your boss likes you, despite not having the skills or experience.

Cons

I came from a competitor global agency and could not believe how disappointing H+K was. I expected there to be differences, but it was like going from dating Brad Pitt to dating an overweight, bald gas station manager. The agency would constantly sign clients under false pretenses with unrealistic expectations and budgets, and then overwork the account team and use us as scapegoats and make us weather the storm of (rightfully) angry clients. This resulted in high turnover of both colleagues and client accounts. Also, there was a very weak media team with few legitimate connections, which is not normal for a large agency. Senior leaders were also hit or miss, with a select few being great, but most not knowing what they were doing at all.

Pros

Large company with office in other locations.

Cons

Large company with little investment in developing its people or paying them. More focused on other priorities.

Pros

Very nice colleagues, challenging work and generous employee benefits.

Cons

There should be better communication between senior leaders and the people they supervise.

Pros

Smart group of coworkers Brand name clients

Cons

Low pay for industry Pressure for new business constant

Pros

Top-tier company, looks good on resume Good stepping stone to better opportunities

Cons

Horrible pay, wouldn't be surprised if junior staff in many offices aren't even making the legal minimum. Long hours, little regard for work life balance. People work while on PTO, while sick, even on national holidays and expect others to do the same. VERY high turnover. Top performers come and go, almost always leaving to work for higher paying companies.

Pros

Great people to work with. There are a lot of great clients to work with.

Cons

There's a culture of overworking people, especially with certain clients. I think it's a great company to start out in PR.

Pros

The HR team is ver helpful

Cons

Terrible company culture and unbalanced team

Pros

Good work-life balance Ability to work above your level New laptop with supersized monitor

Cons

The same ole' PR agency with lifers who can't think outside of the agency box when it comes to agendas and plans. Outsiders who try to think differently may feel ostracized if they don't fit the mold. There is little to distinguish this agency from the dozen others out there. It isn't particularly nimble, nor is it strikingly innovative. Not everyone has heard of it. Minimal room to move up once you hit a certain level. As with any agency, clients rule the day and their criticisms and complaints (fair or not) make or break you.