Would not recommend - Anonymous employee Sterling Communications Employee Review

- There is no wall between you and executive team; everyone contributes equally and pulls their weight - Company only takes on clients with a positive social impact, so the work is fulfilling - "Life-friendly" - everyone has kids, dogs, hobbies outside of work and is not expected to be chained to their desks 24/7 as long as work gets done - Lots of flexibility and opportunity for learning new skillsets, expanding in your career, and upward mobility within the company

-Team may be smaller than what one may be used to, coming from other agencies. But the crunch is nothing beyond typical for someone in our field -Not a con, more a warning: it takes some time to fully plug in and start reaping the full benefits of a company like Sterling, so this is not the kind of place to treat like a pit stop in your career. It would not be worth it to work here for less than a year.

If you're looking to develop and practice communications excellence in the demanding world of technology, I don't think you can do much better than Sterling. I worked at the boutique-sized agency for four years and from day one there was a very high level of expectation placed on providing clients with unmatched quality and attention to detail. Within weeks I was involved in meetings with C-Suite executives and tackling projects that at larger agencies seem to be reserved for employees who have already spent years doing low-level tactical support. Sterling hires folks with the right attitude and potential -- allowing their employees to stretch themselves whilst providing them with in-stride education and managerial support. It's not an easy place to work, but the skills you develop at Sterling can truly set you apart. The management team expects employees to be all-in when it comes to commitment to client service. But everyone is 'in the trenches' together and no one, be it the CEO or a VP, has their door closed to anyone. It's a rare, tight-knit family -- one you can count on throughout your career.

As with any smaller agency environment, it can take some time to earn promotions and increases in salary. But management is always willing to discuss specifics about requirements for advancement.