Yankee Group Careers

PROGRAM GOALS

• Develop new talent within the organization and initiate a successful career path for junior-level analysts throughout the company.
• Further foster talent within the organization to advance Yankee Group's position as the global connectivity experts.
• Invest in well-trained analysts to help Yankee Group achieve its business and client service goals.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Structure: A rotational program consisting of 1 month of initial training followed by three consecutive rotations of 8 months within various groups, including:

• Research: Network
• Research: Enterprise
• Research: Consumer
• Consulting
• Product Development
• Other functions may be added to the rotation schedule

Start Date: Summer 2008

Location: Boston, MA

Duration: A 2-year program, after which program participants should be eligible for opportunities within Yankee Group.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does a research associate do at Yankee Group?

Specific research areas vary by rotation, remaining within Yankee Group's core coverage of the Network, Enterprise and Consumer and the connectivity challenges each market segment faces. Research associate activities include writing research publications, responding to client inquiries, contributing to client presentations and consulting engagements, and developing or maintaining quantitative products.

What do research associates learn at Yankee Group?

The program incorporates comprehensive training throughout the rotations to enhance analytical, writing, forecasting, public speaking and client management skills. Research associates also gain exposure to our core research areas and business during the rotations.

How long does the Research Associate Program last?

The Research Associate Program is structured as a 2-year program.

What types of client companies does Yankee Group work with?

Yankee Group's client roster spans technology vendors, service providers and enterprises.

Are research associates mentored at Yankee Group?

Yes, each research associate will be assigned an individual mentor to serve as a guide and sounding board throughout the program.

How many hours per week does a research associate work?

Standard business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. However, the position demands some flexibility given the needs of the assigned research group. In addition, the program includes various social events outside of business hours to foster further cohesion and sharing of experiences among research associates.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts™ — the leading source of insight and counsel for builders, operators and users of connectivity solutions. For more than 35 years, Yankee Group has conducted primary research that charts the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence, including operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia–Pacific.

As part of Yankee Group's formal, 2-year rotational program, research associates analyze and forecast market trends, publish industry reports, develop quantitative tools and consult directly with leading providers and consumers of technology products and services. In each rotation, research associates work as part of a specific team collaborating on research, conducting thought leadership and executing the team's business plan. Research associates also contribute to consulting engagements and industry surveys, while working with our global sales team to identify new business opportunities and to foster current client relationships.

Yankee Group analysts work with the world's leading providers of technology products, solutions and services. Our analysis, market surveys and quantitative tools (trackers, forecasts and ROI/TCO models) help clients develop business strategies, refine product plans and respond more effectively to their clients.

If you dream of influencing the strategies of leading technology companies; if you believe that your enthusiasm, intelligence and work ethic can make a difference in how companies market and sell their products; and if you have the determination to become a leading analyst in the technology industry, you should consider the Research Associate Program at Yankee Group. The research associate role is a critical part of Yankee Group's business, growth and continued success.

Yankee Group offers a fast-paced, exciting and entrepreneurial environment. Success comes to those who are driven to get things done on a deadline, passionate about developing cogent and insightful analysis, and intellectually stimulated by helping clients with strategic business issues.

We seek a combination of the following credentials:

• Recent undergraduate/graduate degree
• General understanding of technology markets (e.g., wireless, telecommunications, software, hardware), preferably the leading technologies, issues and players that shape it
• Drive to succeed as an individual while working as part of a team
• Ability to get things done in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Understanding of generally applied market research techniques (survey methodologies, financial analysis, statistical analysis, etc.)
• Verifiable writing and presentation skills
• Confidence delivering speeches and communicating to groups
• Experience balancing and delivering a large number of projects simultaneously
• Comprehension of strategic planning, business finance and product development/marketing
• Multilingual skills
• For individuals interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter to: YG_Research_Associates@yankeegroup.com