Good company to join out of college, some room for improvements - Senior Consultant Protiviti Employee Review

4.0
Apr 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a consulting company with many offices, solutions, and clients. Your personal experiences may vary. To summarize my experience: - Office culture: I know this one is cliche, but Protiviti does have a unique culture. Individuals are professional, friendly, and it's easy to develop peer and mentor relationships. There are some very fun people to work alongside and most are down for a drink after work. - Work/Life Balance: I was rarely asked to work more than 40 hours per week. When I was, it was typically due to things outside of my manager's control and was rewarded & appreciated - Freedom to jump solutions / projects: It's possible to vary your projects but it's going to take some self-navigation, networking, and trust to get there - The organization has levels but feels very flat - good access to and reception from leadership - Lots of free food and travel is available - Good time off and flexibility to actually use it (looking at you, Big 4) - There are some really bright and involved managers that can help steer and grow your career

Cons

- The word "consulting" is thrown around pretty liberally. You'll likely end up on a SOX or loan staff project at some point (hint: there's a reason companies are outsourcing this particular work). - Consultants and seniors are not issued cell phones, which forced me to rely on my personal cell phone for work calls for many years (sorry Protiviti, Skype for Business lines are not a cell phone replacement, especially if you are on the road)

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Good WLB Great Bosses Health insurance & benefits are awesome Very flexible workforce Easy to climb up in promotions

Cons

Pay is below standard (Although I feel you still get paid decently for the area) If you're put on a production project, be ready to feel stuck. Management is very lost on where they want to head into the future. I am worried this company won't last much longer (Former arthur anderson) Can feel clique-y at times amongst peers (but this is not a problem of the company specifically)

3.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good Culture, decent pay, not overworked too much.

Cons

Repetitive, meaningless, and boring work, hard to pivot out of this career once started. Also, the consulting career feels like such a fake job at times. Doesn't feel like real work. Makes you question your life decisions. I'd recommend any college grads to think about their future career goals first before joining. I joined on a whim and wish I spent more time interviewing. It's been incredibly difficult to pivot out of internal audit and sox compliance once you are in it. However, if you are really good at corporate politics and advocating for yourself you may be able to pivot out of the IAFA solution . However, not sure how that lends it self if you want to leave the company.

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