1.0
Apr 30, 2009
Former employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Great research and industry experience, especially if you have a supervisor who teaches, mentors, and exposes you to opportunities
Cons
Very political. It's more about sucking up to the right people than doing your job well. Certain types of individuals are favored: smooth talkers, spin doctors, men under the age or 40, and cute young chickies under the age of 30. If you don't have a boss who supports you and wants to see you succeed, you are sunk. Things you discuss with some supervisors and mentors are not kept in confidence. There is a lack of integrity in the direct supervisory relationship, which I believe is the key relationship to career advancement and job satisfaction.