Good firm, good people, great place to start a career - Associate Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

4.0
27 Jan 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great if you are interested in health care There is an emphasis on training/development and no expectation that you come in with deep industry expertise - I came in pretty raw and learned a lot in my first few years Very limited travel Laid back culture

Cons

Little or no exposure to industries outside of health care (varies by office) Client contacts are often not at very senior levels of their respective firms Client contacts are also often not even remotely impressive/intelligent individuals Working for some internally promoted managers can be a travesty - some aren't good people managers Some people (especially younger folks) take the laid back culture too far - I would forget that I was working at a respectable firm when seeing associates around me wearing jeans, flip-flops, and t-shirts

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5.0
22 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

Nothing comes to mind apart from occasional long hours

2.0
30 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale projects and enterprise clients - Opportunity to work on modern technologies and data platforms - Strong technical talent within teams

Cons

- Leadership and management practices are heavily influenced by offshore working styles, which can create misalignment with local work expectations in the U.S. - Work-life balance can be difficult, with expectations around extended hours and frequent overlap with offshore teams - Limited flexibility around boundaries outside standard working hours - High workload and pressure can make long-term sustainability challenging for some employees - Team inclusivity and engagement can sometimes feel uneven, with opportunities for more balanced collaboration across all team members - Retention challenges observed among employees not aligned with the prevailing work style

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