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Charles River Associates

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In a consulting firm your people are your assets. Keep them happy. - Anonymous employee Charles River Associates Employee Review

4.0
Sep 27, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Extremely smart people. Balanced work/personal life. The company has a strong reputation and serves as a good signal for graduate schools and future employment.

Cons

There are micro-cultures within the company. Your experience at CRA will be determined mostly by your OIC's. Some are approachable and easy to work with, others terrible at project management and end up slamming you with work as you are walking out the door. Bonuses are determined largely by factors outside of your control (like bill rates which depend on VP's acquiring work).

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