bucket shop - Consultant FTI Consulting Employee Review

4.0
10 Sept 2008
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Pros

I began my career in consulting, at FTI Consulting, where I worked within the corporate restructuring group, which specializes in assisting businesses and creditors during. FTI was a wonderful place to learn about general business management and finance via failed businesses. The cases can be long or short, I often enjoyed the shorter cases as you are able to glean the most in the first 4 weeks of a project and any project much longer than 2 months will simply be much of the same day in day out. Understanding why businesses fail is a great base line in understanding all businesses.

Cons

travel and pay. On average a consultant will only make between 10% and 15% of what he bills to the client. The business model is more about keeping the rainmakers and letting the young talent attrition right out the door. Therefore, the folks in sr. mgmt positions that stick around are not usually that good at what they do, but rather there because they have no other options. The work is monotonus and often cookie cutter like any other consulting firm but even more so because it is structured around the bankruptcy law. This makes it especially important to work for good people.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

Work culture and Learning opportunities

Cons

Healthcare benefits could be more generous

2.0
18 Jun 2026
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Pros

* Strong brand recognition and an impressive roster of clients and projects. * Opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple business segments. * Exposure to a fast-paced environment that provides significant professional growth and learning opportunities.

Cons

* Lack of consistent leadership visibility and clear strategic direction across parts of the organization. * Communication from senior leadership can be limited, leaving employees without a clear understanding of priorities and long-term goals. * Decision-making often feels reactive rather than proactive. * Accountability and partnership are inconsistent across teams and business segments. * Employees may not always feel adequately supported when raising concerns or navigating challenging situations. * Leadership teams are often stretched thin, which can impact coaching, communication, and overall employee support. * Performance evaluation and promotion processes can lack transparency, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. * Employee experiences can vary significantly depending on team, manager, and business segment. * Opportunities for feedback exist, but employees do not always see meaningful action taken in response to recurring concerns. * Collaboration and cross-functional alignment can be challenging at times due to differing priorities and expectations.

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