Decent First Job for Post-Grads - Client Service Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

4.0
Sep 2, 2023
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Pros

For recent post-grads, despite the various negative reviews, I genuinely believe this is a great job to expose yourself to new industries, universal skill sets, and have colleagues who are also experiencing a new city/life post-grad with you. During my time, here I've admittedly developed a lot of foundational business skills that I can take with me in my next role. I also have experienced very positive and encouraging managers. I am not ignorant to the fact that this is not always the case, but I have nothing bad to say about any manager on my segment.

Cons

Before diving into the cons, I think it is fair to admit that your first job will almost never be your last job. But with this said, there is a reason they almost exclusively hire fresh college graduates. Work hours are ridiculous. No one can convince me that working 10+ hours a day PLUS monitoring weekend calls is normal, unless you are working at a more prestigious company. It bothers me that management seems to celebrate associates who work past 6pm and frown on those who leave promptly at 6pm. Another monumental con is the bonus structure. There have been months where I have maximized inputs, but failed to reach the hurdle because of external factors. This is extremely discouraging. Lastly, I am shocked by their lack of diversity in their hiring.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

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.

Cons

I've truly enjoyed my time. N/a

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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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.

Cons

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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