Pay is Fair -- Stress and Burnout + Exit Opportunities are Poor - Associate AlphaSights Employee Review

2.0
21 Jun 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Fair compensation, nice offices, very organized in terms of onboarding, team structure, etc.

Cons

The job is marketed and discussed in the interview process like a mix of sales and market research, but it's just sales. Best set up for a future career in sales or customer success. If you want a market research oriented role, you will need to think carefully about how to sell your experience. No resources for employees experiencing burnout, you're micromanged to the nth degree, and expected to be online at all times which is a tough combination. Did many 8-8 days where the rest of my team left at 6, and one time received advice from a manager that I should take on more work during a burnout phase so I didn't "sell myself short". Your colleagues are generally great people as well, so it's more about the culture of the firm than the people that are there.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

Cons

I've truly enjoyed my time. N/a

5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

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