Pros
• Peers are enjoyable to work with (very bright, hard-working, and collaborative) • Top tier clients, mostly Fortune 500s, provide interesting, strategic problems to solve • Exposure to many industries though heavy focus on manufacturing, CPG, beverages, retail • Broad range of consulting projects (growth strategy, market entry, pricing, org design, supply chain to name a few…) offers a great opportunity to gain practical business knowledge • Junior consultants can play a significant role on the team and present findings to clients... ability for consultants to develop quickly / at their own pace • Strong international exposure / incredible opportunities to work abroad. Mars works for large, multinationals but with offices in only seven global locations. Many opportunities for junior consultants to travel internationally (ranging from 1 week to 4 months in duration)
Cons
• Difficulty retaining good employees due to working location, compensation, etc • Limited visibility into upcoming projects / difficult to request specific assignments