Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Associate, I am responsible for managing smaller
projects or work streams within larger projects. My job changes
on a daily basis. I am also involved in developing new service
offering and "thought leadership," winning new business, and
mentoring junior staff.
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Job Requirements
All employees have an undergraduate degree, usually in
accounting, finance, or business. Many have a graduate degree
such as a MBA, Masters of Public Policy, or Masters of
Organizational Management. There are also Ph.D holders in
economics and MIS.
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Uppers
There are a lot of great things about my job. I work with brilliant people.
There is an incredible amount of variety - no two days are alike. There is a
strong culture of leadership and mentoring, including a formal peer coaching
program. There are many opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the
business. We also have a lot of access and exposure to senior leadership.
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Downers
The hours can be rough at crunch time, and occassionally there
can be last minute travel.
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Lifestyle
We typically work 10-12 hour days. Depending on your industry focus, people
travel 10-90% of the time (for example, government consultants travel far less
than telecomm consultants). The dress is business casual. The firm has a major
initiative to be considered a "great place to work." This includes vacation
incentives, bonuses, frequent happy hours, and social events. The firm is ranked
among the best places to work for working mothers, and has a strong focus on
retaining minorities.
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Compensation
Associates - $40-60K
Senior Associates - $60-80K
Managers - $80-100K
Vacation - 14 days for new hires, 22 days for experienced hires
and employees with two years of service.
These are estimations. The firm doesn't actually publish salary
bands for the consulting practice.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Be aggressive, be dynamic, be flexible. Don't come to work here
if you want a 9-5 job in which you do the same thing day after
day. This is a job for people who are smart and eager.
Consulting is also a great stepping stone towards other career
opportunities.
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