Pros
Workload: - You'll be tasked with different types of client work, helping you to broaden your areas of expertise. Culture: - Smaller office sizes - You'll meet some really great people when in "the trenches" together. Benefits: - The 401k match plan is great. - Office lunches. - Very casual dress code (think tanks, shorts, sundresses, tights) Overall: - Its a great stepping stone, as a way to get your foot in the door of the advertising industry.
Cons
Workload: - The "wearing different hats" phrase is a trap. You'll often be loaded with the work no one else wanted to do, regardless of your position or department. Culture: - Each office has its own distinct culture, governed by different rules and C-Suite executives. (One requires you to always have your laptop with you and be accessible, even on the weekends) - No formal training or onboarding system. - Informal HR System makes reporting "concerns" difficult (without penalty of repercussion) Diversity: - Nearly non-existent. Especially "WASP'y". There are no employees of color in upper management or any active D & I initiatives. Clients: - They represent the Abeka Homeschool curriculum which is notorious for its historical (and racially biased) inaccuracies. This client also has a "No Gays" ban pertaining to which employees are allowed to work on their account. Benefits: - It is sometimes difficult to find someone who will accept your health care insurance.