Pros
I’ve been promoted four times in eight years at Stern and couldn’t be happier here. This is a stable and well-run company. Having worked at two other PR firms (both in NYC) and one marketing consulting company, I’ve been provided every opportunity here to grow and be rewarded for my work. I’ve had a chance to work with some of the biggest names and organizations in our core areas (B2B, academics/higher education, business books) and have learned a tremendous amount. I’ve been afforded every opportunity to master my craft, whereas at other jobs I’ve held, that hasn’t always been the case. Here, I have a stable career, satisfying work and I work with some great people. (And just to add, much of what seems to be here in terms of negative reviews around August 2014 likely reflect the sour grapes of a couple people who simply didn’t work out … and seemingly aren’t dealing with it very well.) That aside, this is a great company at which to start and also sustain one’s career. When I left PR in the early 00’s, I wasn’t happy in the profession. But after a stint in marketing, when I came back to PR at Stern in 2006, it was among the best decisions I’ve ever made. Again, couldn’t be happier.
Kontras
Nothing significant comes to mind.