Pros
- The training is great. All of the trainers are industry experts so they have really interesting backgrounds and are great at translating the training into a working environment. They even make themselves available to help with interview prep - I really don't know where else you have that sort of support from such senior figures in their industries. Most are good at teaching to students with absolutely no tech knowledge - people from STEM backgrounds generally have an advantage in learning coding, but the model is based on an assumption of 0 understanding. - Access to big clients. The client relationships and the projects that you have access to are amazing. If you take a look at all of the companies Kubrick work with there are loads of big names and it's a great way to get your foot in the door with a lot of these. Kubrick encourage you to work closely with your client and you have the option to go full-time with them after the two years. - Protecting consultants. HR are really great, and despite the consulting industry taking a big hit, Kubrick have not taken to cutting staff and even raised salaries when it wasn't popular with clients. This doesn't seem to be a popular opinion on this page but I feel like they generally do look after consultants very well - I think most issues arise from communication. - The pay is great. Being paid through training is rare. I think it could probably be better (especially when you compare to US salaries), and hopefully, this will be addressed this year when the industry picks up. - Career progression. The company is still relatively young but it's clear they're interested in retaining talent so there is now a good path for after your 2-year contract.
Cons
- The bench. This is part of what you sign up to at a consultancy but I think a lot of people don't realise this/ it's not advertised. Many consultants are essentially waiting around for their next placement and I think Kubrick have only just realised that this needs investment as the company expands. - Benefits. The benefit system has changed recently but it's basically all healthcare now which is a shame. Personally, this feels like a bit of a waste as most consultants are young and would benefit more from cost-of-living help. I think this is the main downfall compared to competitors who offer subsidised meals/transport. - Communication before placement. A lot of the time it's not very clear who does what when setting up a consultant's placement from their POV. It can be quite an unsettling time - particularly straight out of training so I think there should be a better system between the client and people teams to ensure that all consultants deploy with confidence. I would say they also don't really care much about your preferences - if you're a good fit for a role, you will be put forward for it. Being flexible and open to anything is the best thing you can be as a consultant - the 'boring' clients are usually the best ones, and being an asset on a project just sets you up to have more choice next time. - The contract. I'm actually not sure if the bond is still a thing but that would obviously be a con if someone changes their mind. I don't think they really need the scare tactic to stop people from leaving - the job is well-paid and the team is pretty flexible if you are unhappy.