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    L.E.K. Consulting Reviews

    Updated 23 May 2018
    334 reviews

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    L.E.K. Consulting Global Managing Partner Stuart Jackson
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    Pros

    • You learn a lot in a very short amount of time (in 15 reviews)

    • You can reach more meaningful work life balance once you (in 15 reviews)

    Cons

    • Projects are demanding and its it hard to maintain work life balance (in 60 reviews)

    • Long hours; Significant time spent on administrative tasks (in 67 reviews)

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    1. "Associate"

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      Former Employee - Associate in London, England (UK)
      Former Employee - Associate in London, England (UK)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at L.E.K. Consulting full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great people, interesting projections and quick promotions possible

      Cons

      Hard work and late nights

    2. "Outstanding Company, Unique Culture, Best Possible 1st Job"

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      Current Employee - Associate in Sydney (Australia)
      Current Employee - Associate in Sydney (Australia)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at L.E.K. Consulting full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      L.E.K. has a unique low-ego, collaborative culture. L.E.K.ers are smart, driven and creative broad thinkers. Pay is in the top 25% compared to competitors. L.E.K. have a focus on PE and strategic projects rather than implementation work.

      Cons

      Hours can be long at times, particularly when working on PE projects (60+ per week). Average hours are 55 per week. However, this is no longer than the industry average.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to look big picture towards L.E.K.'s growth and future trajectory and continue to work on attracting the best talent via both pay and culture.

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    3. "Good paycheck, no work life balance"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      I worked at L.E.K. Consulting full-time

      Pros

      No travel, good paycheck (same as MBB), diversity of projects.

      Cons

      No exposure to the clients (which limits your exit options), very hierarchical culture, no life work balance (70-80 hours per week).

    4. "Business Development Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great place to work, intellectually challenging....

      Cons

      View of hours worked is misguided

    5. "Great way to start"

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      Current Employee - Senior Consultant
      Current Employee - Senior Consultant
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at L.E.K. Consulting full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great ramp up of responsibilities
      Strong analytical requirements and lots of opportunities to learn

      Cons

      Cold calling during the first year

    6. "Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at L.E.K. Consulting full-time

      Pros

      Employees learn a lot very quickly.

      Cons

      The hours are very high, particularly in spring and summer, as many employees have quit as a result of the total lack of work-life balance, yet the partners continue to sell projects as if the firm is fully staffed. Very few people stay at the firm long term as a result.

      Advice to Management

      Make limiting the hours of employees a priority; it currently does not seem to be one.

    7. "Engagement Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at L.E.K. Consulting full-time

      Pros

      Fast paced, dynamic, work environment
      Highly motivated colleagues
      Interesting high impact projects
      Young and fun culture

      Cons

      Projects are demanding and its it hard to maintain work life balance
      Standards are set extremely high and there is little tolerance for sub-par workproduct

      Advice to Management

      Can continue to invest in creating a sustainable work environment
      Should look for ways to ensure teams are not overworked, as high performers often burn out

    8. "not a great atmosphere to work in"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at L.E.K. Consulting full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Nice office, small tight knit feel

      Cons

      sweat shop, don't get paid enough, very hierarchical

    9. "Associates are sometimes given very mechanical tasks"

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      Current Employee - Associate in London, England (UK)
      Current Employee - Associate in London, England (UK)
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at L.E.K. Consulting full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The learning curve is steep, and if you overperform, you will be given more and more responsibility

      Cons

      The mechanical work never entirely goes away, work-life balance is not great

    10. "Tough environment but great experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at L.E.K. Consulting full-time

      Pros

      Great people
      Great for CV
      Varied experience.

      Cons

      Work life balance not great. Culture / senior management.

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