Might be a fit for HIGHLY performance-driven individuals; very difficult to achieve WLB - Client Service Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

2.0
19 Apr 2023
Recommend
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Pros

1. Very supportive peers, associates are mostly great people to work with/hang out with 2. Young demographic(however, later realized this speaks for the high churn rates at this company) 3. Relatively decent compensation(however, still low compared to NYC living cost and the workload)

Cons

1. Performance is the most, if not ONLY, important thing, even though part of the job depends on luck 2. True that there are a variety types of projects, but you can only dip your toes in them with the given workload, cannot learn too much or actually network with people the way one might expect to 3. Micromanagement(this depends on who is the manager but many associates I know did not have much autonomy); juvenile management style(instead of manage associates strategically, constantly using ending contract to pressure employees to improve) 4. Typical working hour is 8-7(they said typical is 8-6, on job offer only says 8 am as begin time no specificity on logging off hours), working overtime(after hour weekdays and weekends) is a norm

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AlphaSights Response
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Thank you for your feedback. Working alongside high-performing peers accelerates growth and boosts performance. That being said, expectations are high and not everyone makes it to the top of the leaderboard. Successful Associates are gritty, resilient, and willing to go the extra mile (which occasionally means responding to experts or clients after hours). In return, Associates receive commercial responsibility from day one, supported by Managers who are well-equipped to help them reach their full potential. Thank you for your continued commitment to the firm. - The AlphaSights Team

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Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

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High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

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