Pros
Upon receiving another promotion, having been with the company for just over a year, I feel it necessary to share my feelings on the reality of life at Navartis. Navartis is a company where you can build a career. A primarily telephone based role where you become involved in some of the most interesting and critical infrastructure projects across Europe. The learning curve is perceived to be steep but there is an amazing Learning and Development team who support you at every stage. You will be encouraged to forge your own paths of success, to express your own character and personality in the way that best helps you succeed, all of which being bolstered by many years worth of industry knowledge which is laid at your disposal. The bonus scheme is designed to boost everyone's earning potential with an uncapped ceiling. Promotion's are gained by Performance and Behaviour with pay rises available every 3 months. A company car is very achievable within year 2 and, as with the bonus, the earning potential climbs ever higher when targets are achieved. There is a laid out promotion plan leading all the way to Business Manager which is open to and achievable by all. The final winner for me when working here is the transparency within the business. The director's and managers are sat beside us every day, sharing news and aspirations around Navartis. They have all worked their way through the ranks and have an in-depth understanding of the challenges, difficulties and hardships of this job. They are ever approachable, always willing to share advice and keen to know you as a person, not just as an employee.
Cons
Being a Recruitment Consultant here will always be a challenge, even for those at the lofty heights of Principal Consultant. Success is not something achieved by luck, nor is it gifted. This is a job that demands effort, dedication and a willingness to learn. Our successes are celebrated but they are short lived as the job dictates that we move on. Time demands. This is not a job for 'Clock Watchers', you have to be aware that the demands of the job may call for you staying that little bit later, missing a dinner break or having to visit a client out of working hours. It is not a 'Con' as such but be aware that this is crucial factor of working here.
