Helpful well paying summer internship - Operations Research Associate Intern ZS Associates Employee Review

5.0
Oct 11, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Pays well, fast paced, lots of opportunities for career advancement. Great collaborative environment in which to learn from peers and management. Lots of exit opportunities at clients that often pay better than ZS initially. At clients, the upward mobility usually isn't as good as ZS. Secure job. No layoffs in the company history that I know of.

Cons

Sometimes poor work-life balance. Upward mobility is more as a managerial path with technical aspects to it and less upward mobility in a technical role. ZS is restructuring somewhat their internal structure to correct this but I do not yet know the long term results.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

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4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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