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Penguin Random House

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Few career opportunities - Manager Penguin Random House Employee Review

2.0
23 Sept 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good company benefits, which partially compensate for the overall low salaries. Pleasant working atmosphere.

Cons

Endogamic company: HR mainly recruits professionals with previous publishing or editorial-related experience. This leads to a narrow-minded approach towards problem-solving, innovation and vision, in all levels. Very centered in its core business. Promotion is based on politics, no real career opportunities.

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Pros

Great writing, Top tier production

Cons

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2.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

Great People, wonderful industry, books!

Cons

It has become less about the product and the people and more about the profit. No room for advancement. More work, less people, less empathy.

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