Vault’s Verdict

OC&C Strategy’s APAC locations offer the chance to build an exciting long-term career, with clear career pathways that can lead from an entry-level role all the way to partner. Insiders appreciate how easy the firm makes it to get international exposure, through training programs in global offices, cross-border projects, and even short- or long-term international transfers. Senior staff extensively support junior employees in their ambitions, and promotions can follow a fast-track process for high performers.

Compared to the opportunity it offers, OC&C provides a solid work-life balance. The firm requires only limited travel and allows for hybrid work. Hours tend to fall near, if slightly below the consulting industry in general, but it’s easy to take time off and the firm offers a wellness reimbursement for fitness or mental health. 

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, which includes fully covered health insurance. If you want to apply, make sure to prepare for market sizing cases, which almost always show up during the interview process.

Employee Reviews

Firm Culture

• “Great culture. There is not much travel requirement and lots of time in the office, which is good for some people, but others may prefer more time on client site.”
• “The people and culture here are really good, which creates a great working experience every day.”
• “Great culture and a fast-growing firm internationally.”
• “Caring culture, you feel like you’re being seen.”

Quality of Life

• “The company is making the best effort to help pursue a work-life balance for all staff. Time off is easy to take whenever there’s fair reason.”
• “Great work-life balance, seldom need to travel. Comparably acceptable hours within consulting industry.”
• “Superior work-life-balance.”
• “Great.”

Career Development

• “Very easy to transfer to other offices, regular training programs abroad, good promotion opportunities, and fast track to partner.”
• “Clear career development route with extensive support from seniors. The firm also offers great international exposure.”
• “The best thing is we can have training sessions annually in global offices. And the internal tutorial culture is nice!”
• “Quite transparent appraisal/promotion evaluation process, with fast-promotion opportunity as long as you can demonstrate yourself.”

Compensation

• “Quite competitive package in the industry.”
• “Overall satisfying.”
• “Health and wellness reimbursement.”
• “Fully covered insurance and high wellness budget.”

Business Outlook

• “China market is quite suffering in recent years.”
• “Great outlook.”

Hiring Process

• “Questions about where you see yourself working in the future.”
• “The process is tough but people-centric. Idea candidate is those who with super ownership and good logical thinking.”

Interview Questions

• “Market sizing of a consumer good.”
• “Market sizing, profitability, real-life business scenarios.”