Company: Deloitte
Date: 2011-04-01
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

Excellent firm - but you've got to do the heavy lifting
Pros: Ample opportunities for training, multi-disciplinary experience, and work on substantive high-profile issues w/ smart, sharp teams of talented people. I've been impressed by the depth of expertise I've come cross. We've got libraries upon libraries of resources, tools, and methodologies to pull from to get the job done. (though finding the right resource in a stack of resources can be tedious at times)
Cons: Deloitte's an outstanding firm for professional development, career growth, and one packed w/ plenty of opportunities. To succeed, however, you've got to be dedicated to steering your own course, finding the right engagements that meet your goals, and resist the urge to be staffed on a project b/c it's convenient for senior management and their resource teams. This firm's talent runs deep and it's a joy on most days to work here. Work-life balance can be a challenge at times b/c "building your brand" means copious hours outside of client time - writing white papers, leading communities of practice, and creating firm "eminence". If you can get over that hump (and the tedious consultant-speak that comes w/ them) than you'll be a happy consulting camper.