Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at CGI?
Experience at CGI has been really good so far. I particularly liked the recruitment process. They got back to me quickly and there wasn't a series of tedious online tests to complete. Instead, you had to answer a few written questions. This felt much more personable and motivated me to continue with my application. Secondly I feel the early careers support at CGI has been great, especially compared to my friend's graduate roles.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
A large part of my role is stakeholder engagement. The role very quickly gave me exposure to senior people. This meant not only did I quickly have to grow my confidence presenting in general, but presenting to senior people - something I didn't imagine I'd do until a bit further into my career. Another aspect of my job that I really enjoy is the fact that no two bids are the same. This means that the work is always varied and there's constantly new challenges which need problem solving.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I felt I was given a lot of responsibility early on, sending out bids worth £40K+ after just a few weeks.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
The graduate salary is less compared to CGI IT consultancy competitors. However, I feel they make up for it with their workplace culture.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Would've never considered a career in bidding beforehand but would now like to continue to pursue one.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
There is no cap on training at CGI, it's constantly encouraged to undertake both free and paid courses.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
I feel like being a Bid Manager is hard to be taught, as it's a more learn on the job type role.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
CGI have 11 DE&I networks and invest a lot into company culture.
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?
I've had a good experience joining as a graduate.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
The job description was very vague and advertised as 'Business Graduate'. Therefore I didn't really have any expectations going in to the role.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to CGI?
Be your authentic self in the application process so that the company you're best suited to hires you.
Project Management Officer (PMO) and then Commercial Admin/Coordinator
at CGI
- Graduate Scheme
- London, UK
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3.9
