Don't join if you want any of the benefits of management consulting - Associate Kearney Employee Review

1.0
Apr 7, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Representative of management consulting only If you want to get the 'experience' of long hours, travel and sourcing projects.

Cons

1. No alumni relations 2. No exit opps - zero recruiters post any jobs with the firm, have to get opportunities from peers at better firms. 3. Partners lack personality and ambition 4. Slow career progression even on fast track and sub-par compensation increases 5. Zero brand recognition

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Values permeate all aspects of what is done here Pretty good benefits Interesting clients focused on impactful challenges

Cons

High Bar often results in overdelivering outside the SOW to clients Typical work-life balance challenges you'd expect with this level of consulting

3.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

strong salary, challenging work, varied and rigorous

Cons

hard work and long hours

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