Do not recommend - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

1.0
Aug 12, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most of the associates and managers are nice and office events are fun

Cons

Team hiring decisions are left up to VPs that you barely interact with The hours are long and the work is extremely boring The vast majority of top performers leave quickly Culture is extremely fratty Least diverse workplace I have ever worked at

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AlphaSights Response
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Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We hope to address a few of the concerns you have raised. We're committed to hiring and promoting based on merit, and all individuals involved in our recruiting process go through interview training and unconscious bias training. We also have multiple employee resource groups which instill a sense of belonging and inclusion, offer mentorship, and focus on connecting with underrepresented groups. We're clear that AlphaSights is a high expectations environment, and the benefits of interacting with our vast global network of experts and clients outweigh occasional longer work hours. We wish you the very best in whatever you go on to do next. - The AlphaSights Team

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Pros

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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