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      2.1

      2% would recommend to a friend

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      1.9

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      1.5

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      1.1

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      Research Associate/Associate Researcher employees have rated Forrester with 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 50 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Research Associate/Associate Researcher professionals have an average working experience there. Forrester is rated 40% below average by Research Associate/Associate Researcher professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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      2.0
      Sep 8, 2016

      Research Associate

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      Pros

      - Good environment for someone 0-1 years out of college - You will rarely need to work after business hours

      Cons

      - Lack of flexibility for working hours and the inability to work from home - Complacent business strategy, very old-school philosophy - Analysts are not managed properly, and run amok - Data/Research divide does not allow for quantitative role - Regardless of strengths/weaknesses

      4.0
      Mar 20, 2016

      Great first job for recent college grads

      Research associate
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      Pros

      The Research Associate (RA) job is a terrific entry level position for recent college grads. RAs get to: -Work with 'wicked smaht' coworkers, who have years of experience and industry knowledge -Be a helping hand in innovative research initiatives in the technology/marketing space -Join the amazing RA community (i.e. you become good friends with your peers) -Have a solid work-life balance

      Cons

      There are some cons with the RA position (it should be noted that, in my case, the pros outweigh the cons): -The RA experience is different from team to team; the lack of standardization can be frustrating at times. -Some managers struggle to coach, mentor, and manage their RAs effectively. -The location (in the outskirts of Cambridge) isn't ideal. -The position requires a lot of administrative duties (something that is not necessarily highlighted by the hiring department).

      3.0
      Jan 22, 2016

      Research Associate

      Research associate
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      Pros

      Access to thought leadership papers regarding business technology

      Cons

      Severe lack of management structure

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