Pretty Good Overall - IT Specialist II CoStar Group Employee Review

4.0
Mar 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The Richmond, VA office is really nice and so is the cafeteria. It is really decent cafe food for the price. If you are willing to work hard and be proactive, you will do well. Plenty of opportunities there to shift to other departments or for promotions especially in IT. If you pass certifications they will reimburse you. Unless you are in Sales or higher up, you have a normal 8 to 5 with no out of office requests. Once in a long while you may be asked to travel to another office for a few days or a week (Telecoms and Service Desk), that is usually optional.

Cons

I may be biased but I am trying to be fair. What they will let people go for is usually kind of weird and if it is not your metrics, it is somewhat dictated by upper management. I can only really speak for IT, but they have very VERY fuzzy metrics, so be smart about things. They do have documentation and are getting better over the years, but be warned there is ALOT of "verbal policy" kind of stuff which I am not a big fan of as it typically lends to gaslighting. If you tend to over-communicate, are smart about security, and explain your reasoning, you should be fine. Also, be aware this company follows the typical politics of big Corporate America. Unrelated side note, they are not big fans of WFH.

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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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