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Agency, but feels more like internal recruiting - Account Manager Bowman Williams Employee Review

5.0
15 Dec 2021
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Pros

True ownership of a market niche - not recruiting for a bunch of different industries, technologies, and functional roles all at once.. anyone that's worked in an agency environment knows the feeling, hard to become an expert in any one area. 2 hour lunch is legit, I have taken every minute of it for almost 5 years now. Makes dealing with "real life" (oil changes, dr's appointments, etc) during the work week more feasible. You'll be free to travel with the Unlimited PTO - that can also be a Con, which I'll get into below, but if you have the travel bug you'll fit right in. Coworkers support you while you're out, so it doesn't feel like you come back to a mountain of work. The team is a cohesive one - some of the previous reviews were more spite than substance. Interview with Bowman, make your own judgement call - confident that you'll see a clear picture that aligns well with what's advertised in the job descriptions. Benefits are stellar, great healthcare with options for dependents and a 401k w/ company match. I've made more money here than in all my previous jobs combined - and haven't had to sacrifice any weekends/evenings in doing so.

Cons

Unlimited PTO can be a curse in the wrong hands - research shows that people generally take less time off than if they have a specific allotment, and it results in not being paid out unused days if you leave. That being said, I've been all over the world while working here (pre-COVID, at least), and never felt it was being used to stifle people's ability to take time off.

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Pros

Great benefits and pay and energy

Cons

Love work so much but it takes over

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Pros

The employees at Bowman Williams are genuinely great people. You’ll find hardworking, kind, and supportive teammates who do their best despite the environment. The camaraderie among staff is the only thing that makes the day bearable.

Cons

Leadership is an absolute mess. The leadership micromanages every possible KPI...from how many resumes you submit, emails you send, responses you get, interviews scheduled, and offers made. Every week, you sit through a “performance review” where they pull up your stats like you’re a robot. The leaders track activity down to the minute in Salesforce, and if you’re not actively logging something for 30 minutes, expect a one-on-one meeting to “discuss productivity.” New initiatives are constantly rolled out, then quickly abandoned when the next idea comes along. Every week there’s a new “push” to meet unrealistic targets, with consequences if you fall short. Leadership preaches work-life balance, stability, and growth — but it’s all smoke and mirrors. The team leaders act supportive but gossip constantly and will throw you under the bus in a heartbeat. Turnover is sky-high. People are leaving or getting fired at alarming rates, and half the remaining staff are openly looking to leave. The company hasn’t made any real progress in years and seems to be running in circles. Also half the reviews on here are fake. For example, we don't have a clerk in CA. It's one office in Arlington, VA. They post fake reviews to get their reviews up.

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