The turn over rate is pretty high. Either people are unhappy with their positions or they are taking better offers elsewhere.
Unfortunately there is not a consistent entry level pay because of the information asymmetry. Some RAs will only get paid $45000 a year while others are making 50,000.
Be aware of this and of your own value as the hiring managers seem to know how to take advantage of people new to the work force.
Not the best office locations. Norwalk is a hub, and it is mostly unaffordable to live in the area unless you are living with family or a few roommates. Combined with the fact you probably have to pay student loans, the entry level salary (especially when they try to undercut you) is not enough to afford the area. I cannot speak on behalf of the analysts living in Manhattan, but I can only imagine it is a bit tougher.
Not a very well known company. Nielsen is the largest/best known competitor, and it is unfortunate that I have to describe what I do by referencing a competitor.
The beating period for the 401k matching program is 5 years. 20% for each year of employment. This is somewhat unfortunate since like I said earlier, a good portion of people leave within 1-2 years.
Healthcare coverage is comprehensive, but the deductibles are a bit too high.
They do not do a good job at fostering coworker bonding. A lot of people can seem stressed or annoyed with socialization. Cube walls and busy people can lead to a full day of you buried in your work, not talking to another human face to face.
I wish the company would sponsor more happy hours or social events.
Some of the programs I use frequently are proprietary which makes it less of a transferable skill. But let me tell you, I have gotten very good at copy and pasting as well as manipulating PowerPoint and excel. The job itself can get repetitive and tedious, but you are often working on multiple projects at once which can make it more fun.
Since people may work remotely, it can be more difficult to collaborate since you cannot have serendipitous conversations in person.
You work late hours, it is really unclear what is expected from you as far as how long you are supposed to stay in the office. Most people come in at 9 and do not leave at 5. Very infrequently do I see people eat somewhere other than their desk (unless they have a lunchtime meeting)
This is a pro and con: most people who work here seem to be referrals.
