Decently good if you know what you want - I personally wouldn't recommend - Client Service Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

3.0
24 Jan 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Young workforce/the company usually hires people that are dope to work with (aka 'the people are great') - Frontline exposure to diverse industries - you learn a lot about how the world works - Fast-paced; not a pro for me but a pro for many others - you learn to be quick and efficient in your daily workflow - Company genuinely tries to be fun and engage its employees - Emphasis on employee career growth - either get promoted or make a calculated move into another company

Cons

- Exploitative of recent grads' energy and ambition with the unspoken expectation that most associates will burn out way before thinking of promotion to manager - They never say this outright during the interview process but official working hours are 8am-6pm, aka 45 hrs/week (not including random after-hours work that is demanded of you) - Micromanaging is the company's modus operandi - not a single day's work goes unscrutinized by your team leads/manager - Toxically positive culture in order to drown out/suppress worker grievances - Salary + incentive bonus (which less people hit than you'd think) is not enough for healthy, independent living in SF or NY - many employees are at least in part bankrolled by their parents to supplement this - Glorified outbound call center - If you aren't genuinely into 'rise and grind' culture, stay away

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AlphaSights Response
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We're glad to hear about the many aspects of the role you enjoyed and appreciate your feedback on how we can improve. We recently updated our marketing materials, ensuring we present the associate role authentically, and are very upfront that this is not a 9-5. Associate work schedules follow clients' needs, as being good at client service means responding when your clients need you. All our associates have a unique opportunity to work, learn, and grow alongside ambitious peers if they're up to the challenge. - The AlphaSights Team

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5.0
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Pros

Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

5.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

The team culture here is what keeps me around. People genuinely want to help each other do well, and it feels collaborative in a way that's hard to find elsewhere. What I've appreciated most is how much autonomy you get over your own career. I've been able to take on responsibility early, learn a ton, and grow quickly without anyone holding me back.

Cons

It's fast-paced and the bar is high. You've got to be comfortable figuring things out as you go. But honestly, if you like being challenged and want to develop fast, it's a great place to do that.

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