Alten/XDIN is a good place to gain experience
Pros
- You can get a job as a junior and learn a lot along the way. - They offer more than most contracting companies. Paid holidays, 401(k), etc. - Work life balance is sufficient. If position requires more work they’ll share that upfront. So no unexpected, last minute requests. - You’ll have coworkers from different countries and backgrounds.
Cons
- Recruiters (called business managers at Alten) know very little about the positions they are filling for. - They know very little about their clients and their project/skill set needs. - The lack of knowledge causes gaps in the process, which can leave the employee confused and tackling a bunch of tasks that they didn’t get hired for. - There is no career development or mentorship opportunities.