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Technical Graduate Review

at CGI

Graduate Scheme

Computer Science, Data Analysis, Information Technology, Software Engineering

London

Review Submitted: July 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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?

You're faced with an amazing Early Careers and Recruitment Team. The support networks built around you are endless. There is a wealth of knowledge, networks and experts around you; all with unique experiences and interest

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

The independency over your own career is quite powerful. You are never 'locked' into one career pathway, instead you get to leverage all the resources CGI has to offer and more, to mould yourself and career into what you desire.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5

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?

5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
Constant support in many of the dedicated streams CGI has.

How is your work-life balance?

4/5

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5
It varies from project to project, but I can say my project offers me healthy work-life balance

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
Very good opportunities that come up often and in all locations across the UK, on CGI's own dedicated CSR website

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

Why?

CGI welcomes referrals very much

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?

It may take a while to be put onto an assessment centre. I did not end up getting the role I interviewed for, but found a much more suitable role a few weeks later thanks to the recruitment team that matched me.
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