A foot in the door and not much else - Research Associate II CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
8 Jul 2015
Recommend
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Pros

CoStar is a decent resume builder if you want to get into CRE without the help of a family connection.

Cons

Laughably low pay for Research Associates Byzantine bonus structure that changes quarter Micromanagement in the extreme.

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CoStar Group Response
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We deeply respect the work our employees do, and we pay competitively to similar research roles in the job market. CoStar Group’s total compensation package is competitive based on the type of work and skill required for the job. The company regularly reviews market data and makes adjustments as appropriate. In addition, the Company has added a number of new jobs and career paths within Research which have provided a lot of promotional opportunities with strong salary increases. In regards to the bonus structure, the Company has improved the bonus criteria and process as well as the transparency of how bonuses are paid and distributed amongst employees based on performance. In Research in particular, the current bonus structure has been in place for about a year with much success and positive feedback from employees and managers.

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Cons

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