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EF (Education First)

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Decent starting place - Tour Consultant EF (Education First) Employee Review

3.0
15 Apr 2020
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Pros

Travel perks are fun and flashy. If you don't care about making your goals/bonus, the job itself is pretty easy. Lots of opportunities for drinking and eating. I would say perfect for a person who is just getting started on their career path

Cons

It's disheartening how insular EF is and how unrepresentative the office is of America's diverse workspace. I experience white culture shock regularly...and I'm pretty used to white people. In order to feel included here, you have to accept that you joined a sorority/fraternity and make the best of it. Setting personal boundaries may lead to discussions about your fit for the role, depending on your manager. Don't get me started on the management. And HR is basically non-existent. You are given a general message that you are replaceable from the beginning.

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EF (Education First) Response
6y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your candor and couldn’t agree more on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion. This is a critical priority across the EF organization and hiring a diverse workforce is at the center of our ongoing recruitment efforts. We know our business will thrive the most when our employee base reflects the diversity of our world. As a current EF Denver employee, we hope that you will help us with this effort. I encourage you to talk with the central recruitment and development team, both to share your feedback and to drive new ideas. We are committed to increasing our diversity and to making sure that everyone who works at EF feels a sense of belonging. We hope you’ll join, because we know we need passionate voices to help us in this important work.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
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Pros

- Opportunity for quick advancement - Trainings for new managers - Culture of innovation and entrepreneurship - Global connections; opportunities to travel - Fast-paced work environment - Friendly, supportive teams

Cons

- Low pay (industry) - Burnout / overworked during peak seasons

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EF (Education First) Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you’ve found opportunities for early career development, leadership training, and global connection during your time at EF. Creating a vibrant culture where colleagues can learn from one another and grow quickly is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and workload during busy seasons. Supporting our colleagues’ limitless potential while helping them make a real impact through their work is important to us, and feedback like yours helps us continue to reflect on how we support our teams.
4.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

You get to choose your tour and recruit the students you want to bring. The paid chaperone ratio is 6:1, so it is very manageable. The tours are great and the local experts are wonderful.

Cons

Company support is variable. There is high turnover and new consultants are very sales motivated and don't always get the nuances of your school or community group. I have had some WONDERFUL concusltants, but they have always been promoted before I get to work with them again.

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