Get it right, treat people right, do the right thing. - Business Associate ZS Associates Employee Review

5.0
Aug 13, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

- Great access to clients from early on in your career (interns present to clients in meetings) - Opportunities to learn and try new things (regular check-ins with managers to set goals for growth) - Encouragement to thrive outside the office (a first year associate just starred in a play while working full-time) - Great co-workers; people you actually enjoy so much you want to see them out of the office (30+ of the 100 people in the office went to see the associate's play) - Fun office outings (recent trips include a regatta on the SF Bay and a day of improv at a theatre company) - The pay is good (we are still getting raises and bonuses in the recession) - Job security (we are still hiring and growing)

Cons

- Presence in a limited number of industries (we do 80% of our work in "healthcare") - Limited number of practice areas (we do work mostly in the sales force and marketing space)

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

ZS is one of the few firms that offers a exponential growth path in your professional journey- if you are able to match the speed of the firm and can create an impact. Couple of things that have made me stick with ZS is- transparency, people, culture, quality of work and growth trajectory.

Cons

ZS is not deep into Strategic consulting, hence if you are looking for that ZS might not be the firm of choice.

4.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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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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