First Derivatives Reviews

Pros

Not many besides travel, business model is exhausted

Cons

Opaque, good projects are little to non Existant

Pros

Good grad package with an opportunity to work with an excellent portfolio of clients International experience Fast growing company

Cons

Lack of support on client site due to company growth

Pros

Can't think of any, unless you like to be left completely to your own devices with no intereaction.

Cons

Where to start! This is not a consulting firm but rather an agency/recruitment firm. FD dump you into the first project they can find, regardless if the project suits your skills. From there on out expect minimal to no interaction from FD. You're essentially any other contractor in the client site now. Good luck if you think you have any say on what project you will go onto next! Absolutely no structure or thought given to your self-development or progression. Which makes it hilarious at the end of year HR meeting when this is asked of you. Very one sided to expect everything from the employee when the employer is not willing to make any effort to begin with. Sick to think of the daily rate (€450) they earn from each consultant being based on client site while paying out in pennies a fraction of this to us!

Pros

- Travel opportunities - Generous expenses package - Meet similar people

Cons

- Not much opportunities for advancement - When contracted to certain places you can meet some degree of hostility from those who are not contracted - Gossipy place to work - High turnover

Pros

Travel opportunities Responsibility when on client site

Cons

HR a nightmare to deal with Uncertainty