Pros
Premium client base Potential for client / executive decision-making exposure earlier in career Lack of specialization by industry and function can lead to broader learning opportunities High caliber strategic ability among senior leadership Relative lack of Mon-Thu travel compared to peer companies Potential for international experience
Cons
Low all-in pay relative to industry Extreme lack of transparency. For example: unlike peer firms no year-end bonus discussion - you only discover amount when you check your bank account (hope it is higher than other months). Promotions process is a similar black box No manager training - consulting experience varies dramatically based on assigned VP and PM Adverse selection for management - lack of people skills among some senior leadership drives away those who might bring this skill set to managerial roles The Mars brand is well-regarded by those familiar with it, but is not broadly known