Glorified call centre - Manager, Development AlphaSights Employee Review

1.0
8 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Pay is good (if you work 12 hrs a day) - Diversity within office

Cons

- Manipulative managers + Vps. Love micromanaging and get upset if you do not attend social events - Spend 2-3 hrs a week to talk about your self but super repetitive - After 5 months on the job, the learning curve is flat. Very hard to get a new job if you spend too long at this job. It is a glorified call centre, and all interviewers know this. Most people who leave Alpha sights, either go on to do an MBA, join a family business, or take a similar role in cold calling. That is a fact - The company thinks that the clients need us more than they do. There are 7-8 players in the market, and they all have the same contacts - Company retention is abysmal. The average person stays for less than 14 months - If you have any other job offer, take that

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

very fun, insane work-life balance

Cons

You are going to have a fun time but not learn that much because the job is not that challenging

5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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