Proceed with caution - Anonymous employee ZS Associates Employee Review

3.0
May 30, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fun office culture Significant expertise within company Very flat - easy access to managing partners Great organizational learning tools and support from other consultants and principals

Cons

Very difficult to start at ZS with an MBA, especially in certain offices, because of the very specific and repetitive nature of the type of projects that are taken on; some managers highly prefer to work with consultants who worked their way up through the organization over consultants who started at the MBA level, which can make it difficult to get experience when things are slow; I HIGHLY RECOMMEND talking to people in a similar position at the office you are considering and trying to find some past employees as well

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Cons

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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

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