PA Consulting – “Smart company and people and lots of variety”

Pros

The work that PA mostly does is stimulating and rewarding. The consulting assignments last typically 3-12 months and the variety of work and opportunity to learn is very rewarding. The company is very ethical and generally treats the staff fairly and is very good on training, though the career development process is something of a black hole.

Cons

They can be very penny-pinching and strict on things like expenses and freedom to do some roles which makes you feel like you're not trusted. It's also a lot about knowing the right person and getting in their good books to help move up the ladder.

Advice to Senior Management

Loosen up a bit and give some greater autonomy to the staff. Clients are often far more trusting and better at delegating to consultants than PA management is....