The is no up or out policy here at Monitor. You are encouraged to move up within the company, and are fully given opportunities to do so. If you do well on projects and go above and beyond what is expected of you, then expect to be promoted very fast.

Work is tough and you are expected to do a lot. The great thing is that the company leaves it up to us to make time for a balanced life. I can go to the gym in the afternoon, have dinner with friends, and then come right back into the office and finish my project. This gives us a feeling of empowerment and ownership of our career.

The recruiting process is very tough. When you make it past all the interviews, you know that you are among very bright, fun, and ambitious people. It is definitely not easy to get in the company.

Promotions are completely merit based, and at the same time, there is no up or out policy. Its like having the best of both worlds. You don't have to stress about performing better than your peers, and if you do put it the above-and-beyond effort, you will get the rewards.

The company is truly merit based and gives everyone the opportunity to take on as much responsibility as they can prove that they can handle. The opportunities are great; I have seen non-MBAs manage MBAs and I have seen younger professional manage older professionals, all depending on how qualified the individual is.

There is easy access to Managers and Partners in the firm. They hold true to the open door policy and I have walked into their offices and talked to them about client projects, sports, and life outside of work. The management truly value my opinion and make me feel like my contributions here at Monitor are truly worth it.