“Great place to get your feet wet in social science and policy research, but not a career destination.”

Pros:  “Getting hands on experience with social science research. Having a structured process for academic work that will prepare you for graduate school or make proper use of the…”

Cons:  “Salary pales in comparison to what your private sector colleagues will be making. There is definitely a glass ceiling based on your degree and pedigree. While one…” – Full Review

“Gone were the good old days”

Pros:  “Flexibility. Good for those seeking routine comfort zone.”

Cons:  “No job security and lousy employee benefits. Does not reward according to merits.” – Full Review

“Not for the weak”

Pros:  “Product Power, everyone wants to be your friend if you work at place that designs arrnagements with fruits and chocolate. Growing company with a bright future ahead if they…”

Cons:  “Turnover because they don't set the expectations rights and lots of ambiguity and an opaque management. They are looking for total predictability with their…” – Full Review

“Not the best place to work”

Pros:  “If you're on an account with a lot of activity, there is a decent chance for upward mobility.”

Cons:  “I was not an an account with a lot of activity.” – Full Review

“RAND is a fascinating, challenging, one-of-a-kind work environment”

Pros:  “You will be surrounded by brilliant co-workers on every project you work on. RAND encourages a work-life balance. The multi-disciplinary culture represents what many people…”

Cons:  “brilliance is generally accomodated by big egos....but its for less harmless reasons than a corporate culture would engender” – Full Review

“Small company, great employee support”

Pros:  “Small company experience, very personal.”

Cons:  “Small company, cannot carry you if budget talks stall.” – Full Review

“Good place to work if you are willing to actively own your career and make known your skills and desires.”

Pros:  “Large Organization with lots of opportunities across many disciplines.... if you are willing to pursue them on your own and you don't rely on just your manager to identify…”

Cons:  “Large Organization... very political - step carefully Some very opinionated senior staff that yields much influence,some are willing to open up to new ideas…” – Full Review