Pros
- Very rapid promotion schedule for all-star consultants - High potential for growth within the firm - No MBA requirement for promotion through VP (partner) level - Relatively high degree of international travel - Low weekly travel requirement - Low hours relative to consulting average - Industry leading benefits package
Cons
- Complete lack of transparency and structure - No strategic guidance or leadership - Low salary + bonus package relative to industry average (~15% lower) - No bonuses under Consultant level - Negative growth - Poor to non-existent professional network - No sense of unity or uniformity - Significant amount of competitive intelligence work (cold calls) - Dated/obsolete technology and work product - Refusal to do non-analytic work (e.g. brand strategy)
