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Baillie Gifford & Co

Baillie Gifford & Co

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9.3 / 10 Overall Satisfaction
(based on 7 ratings in 2019)
"A positive working environment."
Culture
9.2 / 10
 
Offices & Dress
9.3 / 10
 
Hours
9.1 / 10
 
Salary
9.6 / 10
 
Green Initiatives
8.1 / 10
 
Relations with Management
8.8 / 10
 
Diversity
8.1 / 10
 
Career Prospects
8.4 / 10
 
Satisfaction with Work
8.2 / 10
 
Training
8.9 / 10
 

Pros

  • The salary is seen as being competitive and fair for the work carried out.
  • Training is extensive and comprehensive and mentors in the office are helpful and available.
  • Interesting and engaging work is offered to graduates from an early stage.
  • There’s a friendly and cooperative environment with a flat hierarchy.

Cons

  • There aren’t many international opportunities on offer.
  • Diversity is seen as needing work at senior levels.
  • Some may find the amount of independence they’re given intimidating.
  • There could be more clarity around decision making in the company.

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Explore the Baillie Gifford philosophy and process by reading on the website, the..."
Culture

"There's a very good culture, primarily due to the strong work/life balance that is..."
Offices & Dress

"We have fine offices in a good location in Edinburgh. Some facilities could be better...."
Hours

"I sometimes stay late but this is always by choice. Some people work from home on..."
Salary

"The company gives fantastic bonuses that are available to graduates."
Perks

"We have a good-quality pension, subsidised private healthcare, free book-festival..."
Interview Process

"There was a CV-based interview but no formal assessments involved. Personality, attitude..."
Interview Questions

"The first interview focused on my CV and life choices, while the second interview..."
Green Initiatives

"The company recently stopped providing paper cups for coffee and water and instead..."
Relations with Management

"Overall I've found managers to be extremely accessible. I've rarely felt uncomfortable..."
Diversity

"There's not a lot of senior diversity. I think progress in addressing this is a little..."
Career Prospects

"There's lots of uncertainty. I have little clarity on promotion possibilities and..."
Satisfaction with Work

"I've had very good work opportunities. Day to day I may be meeting with different..."
Pluses

"Very comprehensive three year training program; interesting people with different..."
Minuses

"I live in Glasgow and my commute can be very long."
Fun Facts

"The projects throughout the training programme. On the investment research graduate..."
In a few words

"Hard-working, good culture, friendly, motivational, quality."
Why your company?

"It appreciates qualitative research and there is a true cognitive diversity at the..."
Training

"A vast amount of training opportunities are available."
One Small Change

"More international opportunities for support staff."
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