Vantaggi
The early career opportunities at Kaiser are unparalleled - consultants are given responsibility beyond age and experience. The opportunity to work with and present directly to senior executives at Fortune 500 companies early in your career is truly unique. Projects are generally very interesting and diverse - ranging from whitespace growth to supply chain benchmarking to diligence. Consultants can expect to work across a range of industry sectors in their first two years, giving them great exposure Kaiser generally has a 'travel when necessary' model, that has helped build a strong firm culture and enhances work-life balance. Hours are generally fairly reasonable relative to the industry, though naturally there are peaks and valleys. The people at Kaiser make the firm. Kaiser attracts motivated, kind, and smart individuals - there are generally no sharp elbows and consultants often choose to socialize outside the office. Clients frequently comment how 'nice' Kaiser teams are.
Svantaggi
As a boutique, Kaiser doesn't have the supporting infrastructure of larger firms - requires consultants to be a bit gritty and entrepreneurial to fill the gap; the upside is an opportunity to directly contribute to the firm's operations and growth. Staffing is consistently tight and the leverage model isn't always optimal. While that creates opportunities for early career individuals, it requires managers / vice presidents to lean-in, hindering practice growth.