ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, ZS leverages their deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world.
ZS Associates regularly recruits associates and consultants to join their team. While each role will have a certain level of specialization depending on the industry focus, they follow the application and interview process detailed below.
Apply:
After finding a position, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and academic transcript via their online application portal. Your resume must include your contact details including an address, telephone number, and email.
Successful application documents should demonstrate a candidate’s analytical and quantitative skills. Use specific examples in your resume and cover letter that highlight your work ethic, leadership, project results, community engagement, and language skills.
First Round Interviews
These interviews are usually made up of two sessions– a behavioral interview and a case interview. You may meet with various members of the team throughout this experience. During the interviews, you should be prepared to talk about your interest in ZS, academic background, how your professional experience relates to consulting, how you interpret data, and make recommendations.
Final Round Interviews
Final-round interviews are a series of sessions held at a nearby ZS office (but this may also happen virtually). Throughout the process, you’ll connect with team members in structured interviews and less formal interactions.
All applicants should anticipate a behavioral interview in which you’ll be asked questions that draw on your past experience and showcase how those experiences are applicable to the role at ZS. In addition to the behavioral interview, candidates will have to participate in an additional series of interviews based on the role. During all the interviews, the ZS team will be looking for you to demonstrate your unique personality and perspective as well as your interest in the work that they do.
Associate Interviews:
- Business Scenario Interview: Testing your skills in analyzing a business situation, synthesizing information, and communicating recommendations.
- Case Interview: Evaluation of your ability to apply analytic thinking directly to a project scenario—the case may involve calculations and interpretation of the results.
- Project Demonstration Interview: An overview of a specific project and gives you a chance to ask questions about ZS’s work and environment.
Consultant Interviews:
- Business Case Interview: Evaluation of your fact-finding skills, how you analyze a business situation, and apply a problem-solving skills.
- Business Presentation: Opportunity for you to show how you synthesize information, create recommendations, and react to questions.
Final Offer
Once you receive an offer, you will be invited to participate in an information day. This will allow you to get more insights into the firm and gives you an opportunity to meet your potential team before you make your final decision.
In addition to LionSHARE, be sure to check-out the ZS Careers site for a full list of opportunities at all of their global offices.