Initiative Reviews
Updated Jan 14, 2021
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Pros
"Great people, lively culture, and fosters innovation" (in 22 reviews)
"Onboarding team makes sure you're acclimated to the work environment" (in 20 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours, but probably in line with other agencies" (in 52 reviews)
"Depending on the account, no work life balance and low pay" (in 29 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
Pros
Fast Advancement Opportunities and Training
Cons
Low Salary and Management Upward/Performance reviews for management not taken seriously
Continue reading"Great company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Initiative full-time for less than a year
Pros
I’m not like other agencies. Voted one of the best agencies to work for good reason. We are treated very well here.
Cons
No don’t have any cons.
Continue reading"Great Place to work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Initiative full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Lots of opportunity for growth
Cons
I think the agency is really moving forward and progressing despite the pandemic, however raises and promotions are slow
"Decent company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Initiative full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great work events, plenty of free food after meetings, nice office space
Cons
Difficult to get anything done outside of what the managers ask. Not a lot of room to express new ideas.
Pros
fun office, free coffee and beer, a lot of fun events
Cons
the pay is horrible, at least for entry level
"Good Starting Point"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Initiative full-time for less than a year
Pros
If you're gaining experience in marketing and advertising. Interested in working with clients and their demands. Enjoy working in high stress situations in waves
Cons
Didn't enjoy the high stress situations. Internal transfers require you to work at least a year. Pay is not usually negotiable. High turnover. Most people work 1 - 2 years and jump to other media agencies.
Continue reading- Helpful (1)
Pros
If you find the right team
Cons
Leadership is a boy's club
Continue reading "Great people, no work life balance"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Initiative full-time for more than a year
Pros
Some of the best people to work with in the industry, learning a ton and making a lot of connections
Cons
Depending on the account, no work life balance and low pay + no benefits
Continue reading- Helpful (1)
"Great company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Initiative full-time for more than a year
Pros
Amy takes care of her people The work is exciting and challenging. You'll meet incredible people
Cons
Check work/life balance at the door
"Depends on what team/account you’re on"
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Initiative full-time
Pros
- Free food and perks - Learn a lot - Some great coworkers
Cons
- Upper management is disorganized. High turnover rate, too many directors and not enough junior people on the account, leading many to burn out and leave within six and twelve months. For anyone manager level or below, can feel expendable - toxic culture on account, lack of cooperation between teams/very political, making it difficult to do my job at times. management is aware but doesn’t do anything - “just get the job done” mentality
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