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      Pearson reviews

      3.5

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (7,734 total reviews)
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      Omar Abbosh

      57% approve of CEO

      49% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Senior management

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      Pearson has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,734 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pearson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      8K reviews
      4.0
      Jan 26, 2026

      Data Analyst

      Data analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Friendly work environment to work in

      Cons

      There was too many org restructuring

      4.0
      Jan 25, 2026

      Good entry point into corporate work, but emotionally demanding and underpaid

      Enrollment advisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pearson is a well-known, respected company and working as an Enrollment Advisor is a solid foot in the door to Corporate America. The role provides structured training, exposure to corporate systems, and experience working with students and families across the country. For someone early in their career or transitioning into corporate work, it offers valuable resume experience and internal mobility opportunities later on.

      Cons

      The role is extremely demanding for the pay. Hours can be long and rigid, inbound calls are constant, and the emotional labor is significant. Advisors are frequently yelled at by frustrated parents and guardians, which can be draining over time. Calls are recorded and heavily graded, sometimes in very subjective ways. I once received a low score because the reviewer said I “didn’t sound like I was smiling,” which was discouraging and highlighted how arbitrary feedback can feel. Overall, the expectations placed on advisors do not always align with compensation or support.

      3.0
      Jan 22, 2026

      A company in transition

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible working, end result is a net positive for society.

      Cons

      Constant cost cutting results in your workload going up without additional compensation. Gaps in resources aren't filled. No recognition for long service. Poor compensation versus competitors.

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