Good opportunity for hard workers - werkgeversreview Analyst bij Douglas Westwood

4,0
14 sep 2015
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Small outfit that gives motivated, hard-working members of the team an opportunity to learn a lot about the energy industry. Opportunities to travel are significant, and industry exposure during early stage career is unparalleled. Individuals are encouraged to, and rewarded for, showing ingenuity in the way they present and research work. Generally speaking, the work environment has a friendly, collaborative feeling to it. Consulting work is varied and interesting, and those that thrive in the fast-paced environment can be well rewarded in pay and bonuses.

Minpunten

The company's management structure is a little flat, and this can lead to members of staff taking on levels of responsibility that may be perceived as 'above their pay grade'. In reality, this is a great opportunity for those that take it, but for some it can be too much, too soon. Whilst pay and bonuses can be sound, the company lacks the type of benefits package typically associated with a consultancy firm (e.g. pension, healthcare, etc.). Bonuses can be good, but are unpredictable. Generally an important chunk of end of year earnings for most staff, so unpredictability of size and lack of clarity over calculation needs to be resolved.

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4,0
22 jul 2015
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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You can learn the oil & gas industry as a whole, while diving into a range of specific sectors - from drilling units and vessels to downhole equipment and services. Within two or three years most employees have a very good understanding of the global business and industry trends. I have had the opportunity to travel widely across Europe, live in New York and in Houston. This has been fantastic experience both professionally and personally. Given genuine responsibility early in your career. Within two/three years I was leading presentations and boardroom meetings with large clients. This is valuable experience that is not always as available at other firms. Similarly from early on I've had the opportunity to present at prestigious industry conferences. It's a flexible company that allows you to attend events, meet industry contacts and join associations to improve your knowledge and network. The people - there are some truly knowledgeable people at the firm, both within management and in more junior levels. As important, there are some great characters that are a real pleasure to work, meet and socialise with.

Minpunten

Benefits - in my experience the salary has been generally competitive but the broader benefits package is more limited than competitors. Pension contributions in particular is missing. Staff retention - some great staff have left the firm over the years, particularly in mid/junior roles. In some cases these could have been avoided and contributed to a truly exceptional global team and more 'horsepower' in general.

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2,0
5 okt 2015
Anonieme werknemer
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Good starting point for people fresh out of school with no experience but would like to work in the energy industry. When I was there, there were quite a few smart people to learn from but fewer now given the high turnover. Decent client exposure and brand name. Opportunities to travel. Long hours when there is a deadline but good work life balance in general.

Minpunten

1. Poor compensation and benefits for junior staff. 2. Management is short-sighted and has no long term planning. Can't progress from a small company mindset. 3. Major source of information/data is cold calling random people. Could be a pain if you don't like to cold call. 4.Poor hiring decisions particularly at management levels.

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