Merrill Lynch Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"So close, yet so far..."

What do you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"The people. They really make the company. That was the best part."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Anyone interviewing for a position with any company should be sure to obtain as much information as possible during the process, interview with competitors, and definitely speak with other employees who are at different stages of their careers to get their input."

What don't you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"Rigid, profit/numbers oriented. Not forthcoming with employees and clients."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Employees and clients are not just numbers. Take time to help cultivate new advisers because many have so much potential but are not really given an opportunity to grow. And, allow a little more flexibility with the minimum account size. Rome was not built in day."

"Hopeful for a re-birth of Mother Merrill."

What do you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"Enjoyed the people and the innovative environment."

What don't you like about working at Merrill Lynch?

"The way the company crumbled under a few bad investments."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Get out from under the Bank of America, go private."