Great first job but leave once you have enough experience - Coordinator Smithbucklin Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a great place to start your career especially in event planning. You are given the opportunity to work with many different clients in different industries. The coworkers will keep you around once you have mentally checked-out of this place.

Cons

All upper management has been at the company for over 20 years. They are trying to modernize but I find it nearly impossible when every manager has only worked at one company for their entire lives. There is absolutely NO DIVERSITY. They starting salary is not enough to live in Chicago. If you are entering the work force and have other job offers please consider those before you accept a position here.

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5.0
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Pros

Great work environment Hybrid work schedule - office and WFH

Cons

Low ceiling for climbing the job ladder.

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Smithbucklin Response
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We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad you enjoy our work environment and hybrid flexibility. We appreciate you sharing your perspective on career growth.
1.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Wellness week is a nice perk

Cons

Company culture has taken a nose dive in the past few years, and management is doing nothing to address it.

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