WORST EXPERIENCE EVER - Consultante ALTEN Employee Review

1.0
Dec 17, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are an engineer who got contacted by Alten, please read this post!! There are NO ADVANTAGES! The good comments on this page are written by them. Please continue reading to older comments.

Cons

First of all, I would like to mention what really means working for Alten, maybe you know but after my experience talking with other colleagues from the company they didn't know when they arrive. Just like me. Alten is a consultant company, it means you will not work directly for Alten, they will send you to a customer. The customer will pay for your job to Alten. Alten will keep your money and pay you an unsignificant quantity of money. They play in advance because you are not from France, and you will not now how it really works. They almost not have french workers. French people can easily realize the bad work conditions they offer. The only French people working for the company are the recruters and managers who works directly for the company. As soon as you start working for the customer, you will not be anymore a person, you will become a number who makes money for them. If you get a job offer from Alten Sophia Antipolis, consider contacting other consultant companies from Sophia Antipolis where the job can compare both job offers. Do not compare with the conditions from your current job or internship. That is how they manage to cheat on people. They usually contact people from countries where the salaries are lower and the conditions are worse. This is true, your conditions will increase but when you start working for the customer and compare the salaries with people from other consultant companies or people who are directly working from the customer. This is the moment when you realize that you have been screw up. Now, it's too late because you have done a lot of efforts to be there: You have moved to another country, look for an apartment, bank accounts, social security, etc... Workers don't stay more than one year working for Alten and the managers don't care about that they just keep on recruiting new "talents". These are some of the reasons that just happened to my mind at the moment: - Minimum salaries. - Minimum rise salaries. - Not training provided. They promise imaginary training. - Your own manager doesn't know your name. (Maybe they remember the amount of the commision they got for recruiting you). - You change manager constantly. There is no possibility of having a follow-up. - There is not recognition of your work. Keep on working and do not complain.

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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

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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