Good start, not for long - Ingénieur D' études confirmé ALTEN Employee Review

3.0
Apr 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The salary is competitive for the city, and they offer several benefits such as paying for the transport card, generous health insurance (with 70% covered by the employer and 30% by the employee), and meal vouchers (with 60% covered by the employer and 40% by the employee- though up to €25 per day). Most of the projects are relatively relaxed and management-focused. If you have prior experience, it's usually easy to handle the workload without too much pressure or stress. Additionally, the company offers up to three days of remote work per week, which is a great perk for maintaining work-life balance.

Cons

One of the main drawbacks is the company’s evaluation system, which is based on years of prior experience (e.g., 0–3, 4–6 years) rather than actual skills or the quality of your work. This can be frustrating for professionals who bring strong capabilities but don’t fit neatly into those predefined brackets. As a consultant, you're likely to work alone on client projects, which means there's little to no sense of team spirit or collaboration around a shared goal. Project roles tend to be isolated, and you're often placed in environments where there's limited peer interaction. Management and cluster leaders often lack real leadership or managerial skills. Their role is usually limited to micromanagement, and they tend to push pressure downwards whenever they feel it from the client, without genuinely supporting or listening to consultants. The main client is Airbus, a challenging organization to work with due to a high level of internal chaos, shifting deliverables, and last-minute changes. Your responsibilities will mostly revolve around project management or whatever the client needs at that moment, with little to no real involvement in shaping the project, and limited space for creativity or autonomy. Despite a supposed emphasis on autonomy, what is really expected is that you follow the client’s instructions to the letter and anticipate their needs — but without adding your own perspective or input. Finally, the responsables ingénieurs, who are in charge of assigning projects, rarely take your preferences into account and tend to stick with teams or clients they’ve worked with before.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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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

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Talented employees who genuinely care about customers, consultants, and each other. • Strong technical expertise and exposure to large, complex client programs. • Opportunity to learn resilience, problem-solving, and how to operate in challenging environments. • Significant growth potential if organizational barriers can be addressed. • Many good people working hard to achieve success despite limited resources.

Cons

• Decision-making is often highly centralized and slow, limiting agility and responsiveness to market realities. • Leaders are frequently held accountable for ambitious growth objectives without corresponding authority, resources, or support. • Heavy emphasis on activity tracking, reporting, and process can outweigh focus on outcomes and execution. • Limited willingness to challenge long-standing practices, even when market conditions or employee feedback suggest change is needed. • Leadership diversity and diversity of thought remain opportunities for improvement. • Employee concerns are not always translated into meaningful action, which can contribute to disengagement and turnover.

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