Pros
A list of pros from the associate perspective (the program was recently introduced to Schellman summer of 2021 for new college graduates):
- Schellman created a comprehensive training program that challenges you, but never lets you feel like you are drowning
- Professionalism is new to most graduates straight out of college. Schellman goes out of their way to create an environment of collaboration and learning, nurtured by experienced senior IT auditors that help acclimate new employees not only on our methodology and job processes, but how to carry yourself as well.
- Schellman spends a lot of time doing team events with the focus of learning, and simply getting to know/network with others which helps create a culture of family.
- With the benefits (401k match, five weeks PTO, full insurance coverage, work from home allowance, etc.) and culture, I do feel blessed to have landed in this company to start my career
Cons
Some cons specifically pertaining to the associate program experience:
- No relocation benefits that would help newly graduated employees find housing prior to job start
- During some months, you can be spread thin between multiple projects, and if you are new to the industry it may be extremely difficult to grasp the differences in the information systems you're auditing between projects
