Very good place to start your career - Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

3.0
May 11, 2023
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Pros

You’ll work with lots of young, kind, and helpful people. Very good pay for fresh graduates. Opportunities to learn valuable consulting skills that will make you an asset to other companies. As long as you’re not terrible, it’s almost impossible to be fired, and you’ll eventually make it to middle management.

Cons

Expect a poor work / life balance. Forced in-office presence which factors into reviews. Lack of up-or-out structure results in many complacent / incompetent people stuck at the middle-management levels. Title deflation and slow promotion compared to other consulting firms. Recent overall budget cutbacks for raises, perks, and office events due to over hiring during covid and refusal to do mass layoffs. Low motivation to perform anywhere above average, as there is no additional reward for great performance.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

Nothing comes to mind apart from occasional long hours

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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