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Mckinney & Associates

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If you need experience, get it. Then run! - Anonymous employee Mckinney & Associates Employee Review

2.0
20 Nov 2016
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

*If this is one of your earliest PR experiences it's an okay place to start. Just know that not all firms are like this one. *Extroverts thrive here; it's what the owner prefers *You'll learn to speak up for yourself against management, which they kind of like and it can be empowering if you're up for the challenge.

Cons

*Don't expect to be paid well, at all. *As I understand it, the firm is on its last legs. *The owner is dishonest: will smile in your face and tell you how much you're valued, but won't show you that value in salary (because they can't afford to) and will criticize you often indirectly. *Strategically, the firm is too heavily reliant on traditional public relations--calling reporters every day is NOT the way to secure placements. *Introverts do not thrive here. The owner perceives it as weakness and will target you (hence the importance of pro #3) *You'll be face with high expectations and low patience for management.

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5.0
20 Sept 2017
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

McKinney & Associates is a small female and black owned advocacy firm who works ONLY on social justice issues. The people you meet working here are not in it just for the money. That includes the owner.

Cons

Long hours and more work for those who are committed.

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1.0
24 Oct 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company boasts an impressive client list which includes Amnesty International, NAACP, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Cons

The owner repeatedly made snide comments to belittle employees, establishing a culture where passive-aggressive behavior and backstabbing are the norm—a problem acknowledged by several other employees. Due to the poor organizational skills of upper management, many projects were haphazardly completed in the final hour, if not past deadline. In the midst of a particularly important project, one supervisor took a vacation without completing his/her portion and then proceeded to lie about its completion—leaving others to pick up the slack. Upon his/her return, the supervisor apologized for blatantly lying. We were also asked to pay 50 cents per cup of coffee and pay a mandatory quarterly fee for birthday parties. At most companies, these costs are built into overhead. I believe the biggest testament to the uncomfortable work environment at McKinney is the fact that no one has worked for the company for more than a few years. This speaks volumes for a company that is 23-years-old.

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