Good place to start your career - Director, Strategic Communications FTI Consulting Employee Review

3.0
Jun 15, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Good team focus, high profile clients and exposure and opportunity to learn from some of the best people in the industry

Cons

Not focused on developing careers for the long-term, for example they won't move you off accounts where staff may have been serving for 5 + years because so focused on team continuity but that can be to the detriment because teams are stale . In some teams compensation is focused on those senior, particularly team heads and sometimes unfairly so when the bulk of work and account retention is being done by those at mid / upper mid-levels. Poor work / life balance, particularly in high profile, high revenue generating teams but most alumni go onto high-profile roles, indicating time at FTI is used as a stepping stone

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

* Strong brand recognition and an impressive roster of clients and projects. * Opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple business segments. * Exposure to a fast-paced environment that provides significant professional growth and learning opportunities.

Cons

* Lack of consistent leadership visibility and clear strategic direction across parts of the organization. * Communication from senior leadership can be limited, leaving employees without a clear understanding of priorities and long-term goals. * Decision-making often feels reactive rather than proactive. * Accountability and partnership are inconsistent across teams and business segments. * Employees may not always feel adequately supported when raising concerns or navigating challenging situations. * Leadership teams are often stretched thin, which can impact coaching, communication, and overall employee support. * Performance evaluation and promotion processes can lack transparency, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. * Employee experiences can vary significantly depending on team, manager, and business segment. * Opportunities for feedback exist, but employees do not always see meaningful action taken in response to recurring concerns. * Collaboration and cross-functional alignment can be challenging at times due to differing priorities and expectations.

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