Good exposure to consulting, good base to start your career, below par salary - Business Analytics Associate ZS Associates Employee Review

3.0
30 Sept 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Since the company is a market-leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare consulting, you gain in-depth insight into a specific type of consulting. There are some really knowledgeable people to work with and your role in your project progresses quite swiftly. You get to learn a lot about how consulting sector works from senior management.

Cons

Biggest con is their pay. Their compensation is below par. There hasn't been a market correction in the pay for the past 3-4 years. The work hours are erratic. There would be times, you would be working 60-70 hours a week instead of the standard 40. And, there would be times, you would have only 30 hours of actual work. No pay is paid for the overtime by employees. They are diluting their talent pool by recruiting from tier 2, tier 3 colleges for the associate roles. This lowers the quality and the colleagues around you are not as bright as they used to be.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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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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