Good place to start with - Experienced Consultant Software Engineer ALTEN Employee Review

2.0
Apr 5, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good place to start making experience; - As a fresh graduate, opportunity to grow, learn and get to know various customers/business domains; - Opportunity to join as a consultant and experience working in (few) interesting companies; - As a foreigner, opportunity to enter the region and learn the language; - If interested in social events, afterworks (sports, dinners and similar)

Cons

- Low salary and growth; - Undefined career path (mostly managerial/business); - Poor to no technical career path (especially in IT); - Pure consulting: few to no internal projects, mostly body rental (except few good customers that you can join, few interesting other customers/projects); - Specific to french agencies: even if not formally needed, french language becomes soon mandatory: most of the available clients are french speaking only; the real advantages of consultancy (change often, try many interesting projects) are this way lost, if not able to quickly catch up with the language; - Difficult to be listened and helped in case of real issues; cannot easily change mission if not liked, money come first; - Poor care and consideration of the employees; not human-centric; - Often illogical decision are taken against the interest of employees (often forcing them); - Micromanagement, and unnecessary heavy managerial structure (lots of paperwork, lots of approvals, lots of project managers to report to, resulting in unnecessary and frustrating situations, and also difficulties in taking initiatives or improving efficiency and growth); - Poor company culture;

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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry that you were not satisfied with your experience. We are taking note of your feedback in order to improve the future experience of our employees. We wish you success in your future professional projects. The ALTEN Communication team.

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5.0
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

4+ years as a Business Manager at Alten, starting in Paris and now based in California and I have zero regrets. The career growth is real. You're given autonomy, your efforts are recognized, and the opportunities follow if you put in the work. The company has the network and the scale to open doors that others can't. Highly recommend for anyone ambitious and looking to build something long-term.

Cons

Fast-paced environment, not for everyone

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