Smart People, Interesting work - Summer Intern - Business Consulting ZS Associates Employee Review

5.0
Apr 19, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

ZS Associates is an amazing place to work. Clients include top notch pharma/healthcare companies. Majority of associates come from top tier colleges - UPenn, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Northwestern etc. I worked as an intern over the summer. The people are extremely smart, friendly and approachable. Unlike, some other companies where I have interned, all the interns were put on real projects. Lots of exposure to clients. Great on the job learning opportunities.

Cons

Long Hours - Some of the projects are extremely time demanding. Though all the senior principles and associates principals are highly supportive of the associates and interns, they need to step up more and take interest in their project work and growth

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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