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Cyber Security Consultant Review

at CGI

Graduate Scheme

Cyber Security

Manchester

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at CGI?
Could not be more impressed with CGI, the benefits, the early careers scheme, the flexibility to work where you want, support provided. This is the first company I have joined since leaving University and I can't see myself looking elsewhere as CGI do everything right
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I am part of a cyber security graduate scheme, roles within the scheme have included GRC, Vulnerability Management and SOC.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I feel a valued member of my team and frequently asked to support in other areas
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Great benefits - very social company lots of social events to join, lots of other great perks
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate CGI initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate CGI CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend CGI to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Feel valued, a great company to work for
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to CGI?
Enjoy the assessment centre - it feels intense as its a full day of it but if you enjoy it and not stress too much more likely to bring yourself out
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