Rescinded offer only one months ahead - Data and Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

1.0
27 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

HR is very communicative, flexible with location, multiple offices

Cons

Only one months prior to joining to the company, the HR said the start date got pushed back to January. I was shocked and scheduled a call, where she gave very ambiguous explanation. Apparently, all analysts supposedly joining this year got delayed to January. HOWEVER, they actually can't confirm if there'll be headcount for next year, so they essentially rescinded our offer. Most of us incoming analyst are graduating in less than a month, and this is absolutely unbelievable! They should've figured their finances out before hiring or at least give people more time for job hunting (especially given this year's market). This is ridiculous.

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Acumen Response
2y
We are really sorry for how this impacted you. Our postponement of job offers is unprecedented. We hired in good faith to staff new projects that did not come to fruition due to external circumstances.

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- The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

Cons

- The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

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Acumen Response
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We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
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Pros

Great people to work with overall

Cons

Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

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