Digital Strategy & Value Consultant Review

by CGI

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a Digital Strategy Consultant, working a mixture of client based strategic roadmap development and value analysis and interns business development activity.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my analytical and strategic thinking skills to identify value driven strategic development ambitions for clients

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy the work side more than university due to my way of learning; I find practical working and learning to be the most effective.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by CGI?

Very. Both on the sponsored degree programme as well as being placed on an emerging talent programme I feel valed by my direct and wider teams

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very. The day to day running of uni works well and the support is there when needed and there is a lot of rigour to development

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

A lot. Day to day university support is available from lecturers and especially in 3rd year from dissertation supervisors as well as those I work with

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Again, a lot. They are very understanding of the demands of the programme and what pressure we're under so are accommodating.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

It is good, could be better due to my promotion but I am able to manage my outgoings and still save money every month

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, from football to sports and socia club membership. There are activities throughout the year

8/10

9. Would you recommend CGI to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great opportunity to be on the sponsored degree programme and the opportunities it gives.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CGI?

Consider your career path, don't always stick to it as there may be something you find more interesting but have an idea before you join to shape your early development