If you work in sales, AVOID at all costs to protect your mental wellbeing! - Account Director LinkedIn Employee Review

1.0
16 Oct 2024
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Pros

A few good people - but they do not work in sales teams.

Cons

The hiring process was misleading, with several promises that were either inaccurate or completely false. The talent/learning org is best avoided. The company culture felt inauthentic and forced, with a prevalent lack of genuineness among employees. UK leadership across all divisions is subpar, characterised by a lack of decision-making ability and management expertise. Favoritism is rampant, with preferential treatment given to friends in account assignments. New hires are often burdened with poorly managed accounts, dissatisfied customers, and unrealistic targets compared to tenured representatives. Performance improvement plans (PIPs) or probation extensions are common, often due to managers' failure to provide adequate support and their refusal to take responsibility. The PIP metrics are unattainable for most representatives, yet they are still expected to meet them. HR consistently sides with managers, disregarding employee concerns. High turnover is a constant, but the company relies on its brand to attract a steady stream of new hires. The term "Enterprise Accounts" at LinkedIn is misleading, as these accounts do not align with the industry standard for enterprise level. DEI initiatives feel forced and unnatural, leading to feelings of imposter syndrome among employees from ethnic backgrounds.

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Excellent work life balance and great kind of environment

Cons

There is a lot of pressure on deliverables

4.0
11 Jun 2026
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Pros

LinkedIn has a strong engineering culture, smart and supportive teammates, and meaningful product impact at a large scale. I have had opportunities to work on complex systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and learn from cross-functional partners across product, design, data, and infrastructure. The benefits, flexibility, and internal learning resources are also strong.

Cons

Because the organization is large, decision-making can sometimes be slow, and priorities may shift before projects fully mature. Promotion expectations can feel different across teams, and the number of meetings can make it harder to protect deep-focus engineering time. Cross-team ownership is not always as clear as it could be.

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