Bain & Company – “Great consulting firm”

Pros

- people, people, people - smart, humble, laid back
- culture of support and learning from those around you
- very clear career path for those who choose to stay

Cons

- as with any consulting job, work lifestyle balance isn't always ideal
- client needs can often come before personal ones (i.e., in staffing decisions)
- cases seem to last longer than competitors' - get depth but not "breadth"

Advice to Senior Management

put a higher emphasis on management ability and team satisfaction with managerial skills, just as important as client facing value addition