Industry: Technical Industrial Placement

“Each day I learn a new fact about CGI which I didn’t know before.”

Anil, what’s your current role, what does a typical day look like for you?

My current role at CGI is Frontend Tester, Software consultant. This role is very exciting and interesting as I am writing tests to pass what code has been written. The type of tests I write are Unit tests, Api testing and Integration tests.

Every day we have a daily stand-up with the development team ( Front-end and back-end). This meeting is designed to tell the rest of team, what work was completed the previous day, if something is blocking your progression and what I will be completing or starting today.

What do you enjoy most about being a member of CGI?

I enjoy being part of a technical team. Being able to have a voice without hesitation,  to comment on particular design choices etc. Each day I learn a new fact about CGI which I didn’t know before. The benefits are amazing, not for just me in particular, but can benefit my family as well. I thoroughly enjoy networking within CGI. Everyone is so friendly and offer support when needed.

What would be your top tip for someone considering joining CGI?

The top tip which I would give to someone considering joining CGI is to be yourself. This means a lot to the team especially in challenging times. Always be open to adapt and seek new challenges.

And finally why did you choose CGI for your graduate role?

I was attracted by the corporate culture and support CGI provides. I was eager to be part of a real-world, projected based experience, which the company has to offer which provides me with confidence and trusting me to work for a top.

The company always better themselves, with clients, employees and professional objectives which I want to be part of moving on. I believe working part of the CGI family, will not only boost my skill set and knowledge, but help me build colleague friendships across the company to help me progress.

“The opportunities available are fantastic, with free access to training materials on in-demand topics to name an example.”

Ethan, what’s your current role, what does a typical day look like for you?

I work in a team within the larger Advanced Threat Investigation (ATI) team, that involves the reviewing of security intelligence in order to create security detection content, building applications and tools to assist clients and other teams in CGI and much more!

My role additionally provides great insights into the workings of further teams in cyber security and CGI’s business units, which is extremely beneficial for future opportunities.

What do you enjoy most about being a member of CGI?

Since the start, working for CGI has been interesting and enjoyable. The opportunities available are fantastic, with free access to training materials on in-demand topics to name an example.

The team I work in includes a variety of tasks, which is really unique and different each week. I really believe to be valued as a ‘member’ at CGI with a range of benefits and services available to access.

And finally why did you choose CGI for your graduate role?

From who and what CGI do, and finding the job description and accepting the job offer, I was extremely impressed and wanted to #ExperienceCGI.