Vault’s Verdict

As Protiviti continues to develop its capabilities in the technology sector, its business outlook in the Asia Pacific region looks positive. The firm is, currently, still on the smaller side, but is poised to grow significantly in the years to come. This is due, in no small measure, to the culture of collaboration and growth that Protiviti affords its consultants.

Insiders genuinely seem to enjoy working here, with culture being a major draw. The firm encourages teamwork and promotes a healthy work/life balance that enables consultants to feel supported and genuinely cared for. “Fun but professional” is the overall vibe of the environment at Protiviti. The work is challenging, yet interesting, and there is a strong emphasis on maintaining quality of life outside of work.

Perhaps most importantly, however, is the numerous opportunities for growth and professional development. The firm’s entrepreneurial model is geared towards transparent and fast career progression, and the culture of mentorship means that consultants are guided by their managers every step of the way—empowering them to contribute to the firm’s growth and making clear to them the roadmap for success. A firm’s consultants are some of its strongest assets, and the investment Protiviti makes in its consultants will position it well for success in the coming years.

 Firm Culture

• “Interesting work, awesome team, and good work/life balance.”

• “Greater work/life balance than the competition, plus opportunities to travel and attend training courses.”

• “I enjoy working in this firm, with a kind working culture and good strategic company vision.”

• “Experience everything.”

• “Connect with its people.”

• “Great culture. Fun, but professional.”

 Quality of Life

• “Strong focus on not working late nights.”

• “Difficult parking close to the office, despite an expectation to drive to and from client sites.”

• “Easy to take time off.”

• “Local travel. Easy to travel by train or car.”

• “Taking time off is often approved.”

 Career Development

• “Protiviti has provided me with many opportunities to demonstrate my capabilities and previous working experience on my job. My manager has guided me through my career development while also advising me on the firm’s expectations as I progress to higher positions.”

• "Good internal training programs, which are standardized globally.”

• “Promotion policies and requirements are often not transparent.”

• “Good training opportunities, good chances to work overseas.”

• “Good career progression with solid time frames surrounding promotions.”

 Compensation

• "Great employee wellness initiatives.”

• “Pay is less than market rates, and other benefits are not available to compensate.”

• "Unsatisfactory year-end bonuses.”

• “Pay is below average for our industry. However, it is fair within the firm.”

• “We need more benefits to truly improve the culture of the business.”

 Outlook

• “It would be helpful if we had more innovation in certain technological areas. However, that will develop as the company increases its capabilities in the technology sector.”

Interview Tips & Questions

• “You have two reports due at the same time for two different managers—each for different clients. You are not going to be able to finalize and submit both of them on time and within the desired time frames without sacrificing the quality of the work. What do you do?”