A fast-growing entrepreneurial firm - Senior Associate Matters Graph Employee Review

5.0
10 Nov 2020
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Pros

Having been at GRAPH for ~1.5 years, there are a few reasons I have very much enjoyed my time so far at the firm: Content: - Clients choose GRAPH because of its strategic focus, which it successfully applies to a variety of sectors and as a result, gives consultants the opportunity to explore a range of interesting topics - The projects typically range from 4-6 weeks, meaning that there are constantly new challenges, which is great Clients: - Working for large PE firms and corporates means you get to work with clients who ask smart, difficult questions, and this is both exciting and intellectually challenging - Partners are keen for consultants to be involved in presentations, sharing the knowledge they have learnt throughout the project, which is a fantastic learning opportunity Values: - For a small firm, I am always impressed at how well GRAPH's values are strongly felt and communicated by all - This is reflected in the focus on strategy, and the open comms from the senior team around where the business is headed

Cons

Part of the fun of working in a small firm is that you grow with the firm, but some may see this more "on-the-job" approach to learning as a downside - which I definitely don't!

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5.0
26 Apr 2023
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Pros

Great people who are very collaborative and eager to learn/teach. Everyone is willing to help one another out and pitch in. Emphasis on integrity and shaping analyses around data/inputs collected by the team and not pre-determined hypotheses. Flatter structure and entrepreneurial firm culture offers opportunity to be a thought partner (internally and on projects) and for room to grow. You are able to have many varied work opportunities since projects span a wide range of industries and the work is fast-paced.

Cons

Workload can be demanding/unpredictable, though that’s common in this industry and there is generally a focus on work-life balance from most team leaders Growing pains associated w/ rapid growth

5.0
3 Dec 2018
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Pros

-Partners and managers lead through encouragement and positive reinforcement making for a positive consulting environment -Work that clients truly pay attention to and use to make tough decisions -Visible ownership of work: Consultants' and Associates' role as the drivers of Voice of Customer interviews is communicated to clients, and Consultants are encouraged to speak up and present to clients regardless of seniority -Opportunities to work on a lot of different topics for both Fortune 100 and PE clients -Integrity of analysis: consultants at GRAPH carry out a true research process based on primary research - we are NEVER asked to fit our analysis into predetermined story lines that are not backed by evidence -Partners put a lot of thought into internal processes, marketing, business development, etc. when they started GRAPH, which has made for smooth internal processes as the company has grown -Fast growing company -Competitive benefits in terms of health insurance, compensation, retirement, and vacation time

Cons

- Growing pains of a small company, but partners do a great job communicating to us what we can realistically expect and the thought process behind the decisions they make -Hours can be long and unpredictable similar to any consulting job, but low frequency of travel and flexibility to work at home at night makes it a lot more manageable

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