Pros
- Learnt a lot about 1-2 very specific research methods (Doblin chiefly uses in-depth interviews and observations) - Get to work on a range of different clients (retail, healthcare, energy) - Get to work on a range of different problems (new product development, ecommerce footprint, service design) - Learnt a lot about driving my own career, personal planning, project planning that have helped me a lot in my next job
Cons
- Zero use of data or quantitative insights - Horrible work life balance, especially when you take into account how little you are being paid and how much you are expected to travel - Horrible senior leadership who are terrifyingly cruel to juniors. They don't look after high achievers or poor performers alike and it creates a competitive, dog eat dog mindset amongst juniors too. If you're looking to work at Doblin, make sure you find the kindest SM or Partner in your region and focus on doing good work for them and getting re-staffed with them. It's the safest way of surviving there.