C1 Consulting Reviews

Current Employee – been working at C1 Consulting

Pros – There are many opportunities to work on a variety of interesting projects. Projects tend not to be straightforward, so you always feel that you're learning something new. The work is challenging, and you do feel that the results matter to the client. As a result, you often feel more like you're a partner with the client than just another vendor.

Office environment is very collegial. Co-workers are awesome to work with. Everyone is friendly, intelligent, and always willing to help even though they're busy. Because of the company's size, the structure if very flat and you can have input into projects at all levels. People are given a lot of freedom and responsibility from the start.

Lots of room for growth within the company. Management has high standards, but reviews are fair and the company structure is a meritocracy. There is a focus on helping people develop professionally. While training tools may still be lacking, there are many opportunities to supplement internal training with external courses, workshops, and conferences. The management is very willing to invest in its people and find opportunities that fit your interest to help you grow professionally.

Management does listen to its employees and have made changes based on feedback from employees. While every grievance cannot be addressed, they do make an effort in areas where they can.

Work from home on Fridays - one of the best perks. Not having to commute one day a week and being able to work in your pajamas is pretty nice.

Less travel than most consulting companies. On average, people travel about once a month, but this can depend on the nature of your projects.

Company does try to offer small perks in the office - a wii, snacks, happy hours, and occasional free lunches.

Cons – Sometimes time is not set aside specifically for training, so people tend to multi-task and may not get as much out of scheduled training events.

Because of the company's size, development of internal documentation and training tools fall on those in the office, so you can have several internal projects in addition to client projects. Processes are continuously being modified, so you have to keep on your toes for the current process.

Hours can be long but is expected for any consulting company. Policies are in place to help improve work/life balance and comp days are offered for excessive hours, but ultimately, it is up to each person to manage his/her hours.

Project timelines can be tight. Feedback is sometimes given with less time than desired for turning around the deliverable to the client, which can be stressful.

Benefits may not be as good as some larger companies but is pretty good for a small company.

Advice to Senior Management – Set aside specific time for training, continue to solicit employee feedback to understand what matters to people, maintain the current office culture as the company grows, and don't ever get rid of work from home Fridays.

Current Employee – been working at C1 Consulting

Pros – - Many opportunities to work on a variety of projects from simple to complex, all types of market research depending on your interests, variety of clients and it's less about your title and more about the skill set you bring to the table
- Opportunities to interact directly with clients for all employees
- Lower level employees not pigeon-holed into routine assignments but given the opportunity to explore other types of market research
- People are really smart and very accomplished
- Small size gives it an entrepreneurial environment

Cons – - Some processes like employee training are in currently being overhauled to address past issues, a vast improvement but still in progress
- Unconventional interview process can sometimes be a little intimidating but don't let that stop you from trying
- Limited access to managing director but steps are currently being taken to remedy this...

Advice to Senior Management – None.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend