Great Place to Learn Fundamental Work Skills - Anonymous employee AlphaSights Employee Review

4.0
6 Aug 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Great atmosphere in offices due to a good mix of intelligent people - Able to learn about lots of industries meaning each new project is interesting - Able to learn key skills around sales, AM, BD, people management etc - Able to develop softer skills - Early exposure to management and lots of responsibility - Can make good commission - Interesting client base - Plenty of training and PD opportunities - Intelligent founders and innovative processes - Fantastic CSR programme for employees to get involved in - Clearly laid out career progression in place with opportunity move abroad

Cons

- Top down communication has long been an issue but has improved massively over the last 12 months - Pay for Managers is improving but seems to still be a work in progress - Some teething issues with internal organisation due to high growth which should improve over time

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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.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
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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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