Difficult role but great people - Client Service Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

3.0
Jul 16, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

surrounded by driven, sociable, hardworking young professionals bit of a burn and churn corporal culture

Cons

very fast-paced role and can be frustrating

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AlphaSights Response
2y
We are transparent throughout our rigorous recruitment process and open that the first two years are tough: our Associates take on frontline responsibility that requires hard work, grit, and long hours, working to the client’s schedule. It is not a role in which one can procrastinate or duck away. But through delivering client success day in and day out, our Associates learn first-hand how the client frontline works and how going the extra mile delivers commercial success and financial rewards. We encourage all those considering a career at AlphaSights to check out our website's careers section to better understand the role and our expectations. - The AlphaSights Team

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AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

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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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