Good firm, good people, great place to start a career - Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

4.0
Jan 27, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great if you are interested in health care There is an emphasis on training/development and no expectation that you come in with deep industry expertise - I came in pretty raw and learned a lot in my first few years Very limited travel Laid back culture

Cons

Little or no exposure to industries outside of health care (varies by office) Client contacts are often not at very senior levels of their respective firms Client contacts are also often not even remotely impressive/intelligent individuals Working for some internally promoted managers can be a travesty - some aren't good people managers Some people (especially younger folks) take the laid back culture too far - I would forget that I was working at a respectable firm when seeing associates around me wearing jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts

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5.0
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

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4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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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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