Consulting Vertical: Disappointing Experience - Associate Third Bridge Employee Review

3.0
Dec 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Helps foster soft skills (communication, time management, balancing multiple projects) - Supportive team - Decent compensation for the work you do (higher than market average) - Potential to network with clients once promoted to PM/Manager (moreso on PE side than consulting side) - Good room for growth within the company (not many skills transferrable to other companies/industries, though)

Cons

- Ramp period is tough; focus on getting to PM level as soon as possible, otherwise the quota will become impossible to reach. - Very soft skills oriented role - Hard to pivot into other industries/roles for future roles - Very little focus on quality or relationship building, only efficiency and speed - Treats experts as disposable, will do anything for the client but don't care about experts - Very high turnover rate, most people leave within a year or get fired after getting put on PIP - Clients would cancel calls last minute or pivot unexpectedly - Quota based on billed hours, not experts added to network/selected - Very mundane work (mass email outreach, cold calling/messaging) - Not much of a work culture - Competing against 6 other companies for client research calls ("rat race") - Even though you can, don't take PTO early on! - You are disposable - Each office has its own work culture, siloed

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Third Bridge Response
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Hi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet your expectations. I’d like to provide some clarity on a few points you mentioned regarding our dedication to employees, clients, and specialists. Our business model is designed to support clients in their investment decisions, which often involves follow-ups, cold calling, and adapting to shifting priorities. Our specialists are integral to our product. Beyond compensating them for their work, we actively gather feedback to improve their experience and engagement. For our employees, we aim to help associates transition to project managers (PMs) as quickly as possible, enabling them to build strong client relationships. While PTO is encouraged, we recommend using it after training and ramping into the role to ensure a smooth start. We acknowledge the competitive nature of our industry and believe it fosters growth and career development. Many former employees have shared success stories of how their experiences at Third Bridge opened doors to new opportunities. Lastly, we value employee morale and culture. Through regular surveys and action plans, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment. While office cultures may vary globally, this reflects our diverse teams and locations! Thank you again for your feedback.

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