Excellent entry-level opportunities - Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

4.0
Apr 1, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Managers are very accessible and there are many opportunities to move up. Commercial real estate has very few structured training programs and CoStar offers a month of classroom training and a structured program. Hard working people are recognized by their managers and given as much responsibility as they demonstrate they can handle. However, it is not frowned upon to work solely from 9-5 and there is the option to maintain a great work/life balance.

Cons

Historically, this firm did not recruit from top universities, as a result there are extensive metrics in place to measure productivity. Instead of having the confidence that employees will complete work to the best of their ability and on time, there is a metric for EVERYTHING. This quickly becomes tiresome. Many employees demonstrate ambition, but often this is not embraced by the company. The pay is also not on par with what is required to maintain a high standard of living in close proximity to the office.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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