Graduate Technical Consultant Review
at CGI
Graduate Job
Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: June 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at CGI?
CGI has a great culture and solid frameworks. It has exposed me to a lot of different business areas, ways of thinking and doing and pushed me out of my comfort zone to grow.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
The roles are completely determined by your own interests, as its consulting, I get to choose what I want to do and how I want my career to grow. The main responsibility has been software engineering as that is the need in my business area but I do also enjoy the process all the way from gathering to delivering on requirements to businesses we consult for.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
CGI operates off agile delivery models which allow engineers such as myself to contribute in a way that is meaningful, allows me to learn and is also valued by the team by following SCRUM methodologies. As far as I am aware this is relatively widespread.
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
The development experience at CGI is second to none, projects are very broad and your involvement technically and within the business is to your personal discretion to be agreed with your direct line manager who are usually very accomodating.
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
CGI operates a 70/20/10 model to learning. Between On the Job/Networking/ Formal(Classroom) learning. Development and training is an area in which CGI excels.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
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?
The development opportunities, exciting work and culture make it worth it.
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?
Showing that you can learn, are adaptable and determined in the face of a challenge is more important than knowing everything in the job description. Soft skills and ability to collaborate are very important as well.
