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DRS- Skill Drainer - Research Associate Boston Consulting Group Employee Review

1.0
Apr 13, 2020
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Pros

- It’s a launchpad for fresh graduates. If you can find your work-life balance it’s a great brand for GMAT/ other college applications.

Cons

- The Management leverages BCG brand for mass hiring but does not know how to live by it -Every employee is FTE behind doors for management, a pawn for their filthy politics -Management does not value individuals unless you have strong personal ties client side -Promotions- one from each sub-team, location and every cycle. Be ready to become a sycophant as achievements, metrics don't count. -Quality of Work- "We drive complexity" as they say. Not true. Some of those who try to do that are made sure to be suppressed, as they should not look smarter than the management. The work is basic as it could get google/business research with numerous databases to support. - An empty mind is a devil's home. The management is a perfect example for this quote Career Path- On papers, it is an easy transition to KT/ CT. In reality- “we wont let you move”. And by luck, if anybody even scores a foot in the door, management will ruin the process by unfavorable feedback Personal Growth- There is no real skill development. How would that happen when management itself is incompetent? Also management would never give up their Pool and Foozeball playing time.

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