ThoughtWorks Reviews

Reviews by ThoughtWorks graduate employees

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    4.4
    GradAustralia surveyed 16 graduates working at ThoughtWorks. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate. 16 responses.

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  • Job Satisfaction
    8.6 / 10

    Great! I'm learning lots of new things, doing meaningful work and being treated with respect.

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  • Culture
    9.1 / 10

    The culture is one of the most amazing things about ThoughtWorks. Since it’s a consultancy of course at the client site it can be a bit more professional and serious but always supportive and educational. After hours back at the office is when I enjoy the culture the most, there I get to have a drink with colleagues who are really my friends and learn and chat about anything. Everyone is very passionate about social justice and many love to tinker with hardware or write open source software on their own time together. There are always lots of great events in the office where I can listen to speakers or participate in meet-ups or speak and run one myself as I have. There is little structure and hierarchy which makes it really comfortable and easy to chat with anyone regardless of their role. I don’t feel like I need to get permission for things, I have a strong understanding of what is going on and what is right from the huge amount of transparency the organisation has. I haven’t met a ThoughtWorks employee I haven’t liked and I have met a lot. It’s an organisation where people give feedback and are understanding and respectful.

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  • Recruitment
    8.5 / 10

    Know that the interview process takes time - don’t panic!

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  • Working Hours
    7.8 / 10

    40 hour weeks, which is rare for consultants. Hours are as flexible as the client is usually.

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  • Salary
    7.1 / 10

    For a grad it’s not a bad starting point given the training we receive

    Lots of free stuff - free outings, free beer, free Friday lunch. Lots of travel opportunities. They fly you home every weekend when you work in another state. Great living away benefits. You are bound to learn lots.

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  • Management
    8.8 / 10

    Very accessible and friendly to approach.

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  • Training
    8.9 / 10

    ThoughtWorks University and shadowing at different projects

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  • Career Prospects
    7.4 / 10

    Very good career progression but you have to drive it - same as most places I assume

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  • Diversity
    9.4 / 10

    At the grad level they hire 50/50 male/female

    Level up programmes working with Colleges in low income areas

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  • Corporate Social Responsibility
    9.2 / 10

    Large numbers of software projects focused on this.

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  • Workplace
    9.0 / 10

    Particularly the new Melbourne office is amazing. It’s in the middle of the city and has beautiful views from the 23rd floor. There is plenty of room for events and lots of food and drink. There is gear always set up for the band to play and we can use a room for practicing. The dress code while at the office is casual.

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  • Sustainability
    6.8 / 10

    I was really happy being able to get involved in a global movement within ThoughtWorks to understand and act on environmental issues. The focus is more on education and a larger scope than just ourselves though. I am a harsh critic on this issue as its one that I have come to understand deeply and I think there is a bit more which can be done but there is still lots happening to improve this all the time.

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