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CGI
About us
Be part of something exciting and join us as graduate or placement student.
Founded in 1976, CGI is one of the largest IT and business process services providers in the world, delivering high-quality business consulting, systems integration and managed services.
At CGI, we believe that diversity makes a more effective workplace, sparking innovation and creativity by bringing together different perspectives and attitudes. We are committed to fostering an open, inclusive working environment that provides equal opportunities for all, and where diversity is championed at all levels of the business.
Graduate opportunities
Technical graduates: As a technical graduate at CGI, you can expect to work on different projects in roles such as programming, testing or developing. CGI recruits graduates into all our major business units; Space, Defence, Government, and Energy, Utilities and Telecoms (EUT). We also occasionally take graduates in to Cyber Security and also into corporate functions. You will need to demonstrate a real interest and passion for technology. Our technical graduates will usually have studied for a computer science or STEM related degree however we welcome people from all degree backgrounds as long as you have an interest in the industry.
Industrial placements: As a technical placement student at CGI, you can expect to work on different projects in roles such as programming, testing or developing. CGI recruits technical placement students (as testers and developers) into some of our major business units; Space, Defence, Cyber Security, Government and Energy, Utilities and Telecoms (EUT). You will need to demonstrate a real interest and passion for technology. Our technical placement students will usually be studying towards a computer science or STEM related degree however we welcome people from all degree backgrounds as long as you have an interest in the industry.
Business graduates: As a business graduate at CGI, you can expect to work on different projects in roles such as Business Analysis, Junior Service Delivery and in PMO. CGI typically recruits business graduates into its Energy, Utilities and Telecoms (EUT), Financial Services and Infrastructure Services (GTO) business units. We also sometime recruit into our UK Alliances team. You will need to demonstrate a real interest and passion for technology. Our business graduates will have studied any degree discipline. If you come from a computer science or STEM background that would be an advantage.
How to apply
The application process is simple. Once you have completed an online application form, we’ll review it and if you meet our business requirements, we’ll invite you to attend an assessment centre at one of our CGI offices. After the assessment centre, if you are successful and haven’t yet obtained your grades, we’ll make you a conditional offer. If you have obtained your grades, we’ll make you a confirmed offer.
Connect with CGI
This event showed me the sector is much more diverse than I originally thought, it is possible to reach the top regardless of gender!
Student
We loved hosting IT's not just for the boys! at Bloomberg again this year. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the top prospective engineers around the UK, and we truly benefit from having the opportunity to engage in such interactive sessions. The events are extremely well organised, and the students are very well prepared to network with sponsors and make the most of their experience. We look forward to continued partnership with TARGETjobs Events on their fantastic work in bringing more focus to women in technology!
Bloomberg
IT's not just for the boys was once again my favorite event this academic year. It is amazing to be around so many inspiring females and young upcoming techies that are so passionate about the industry. The layout of the event is perfect, the skills session and team challenge really allowed me to see how they would work in a team and I got to see them in an environment that I wouldn't at any other event. The calibre of candidates is also very impressive. Getting all their details, CV's and whether they are interested is fantastic for me to follow up!
Thoughtworks
IT’s not just for the boys has become an integral part of Deutsche Bank’s graduate hiring season. The day itself is fun and informative and we consistently meet high calibre female applicants who are successful in progressing through our hiring processes, onto our programmes. Looking forward to taking part again this year!
Deutsche Bank
I learned not all IT careers focus on programming, there are so many options out there which require the skills I have!
Student
Isban attended INJFTB for the first time last year and were hugely impressed! We are not a well-known brand in our own right, this event gave us the opportunity to tell our story to an enthused female technical audience. ITNJFTB was a very successful source of interns & graduates, and we will be returning in 2018!
Isban
Extremely helpful and interesting. Has opened my eyes to more opportunities within the sector. The sky is the limit!
Student
IT's not just for the boys! was a brilliant event, probably the most useful one I’ve attended during my time at uni and I hope you continue to hold it for the oncoming years! If it wasn’t for the event I probably wouldn’t have felt like I was suitable to apply for my graduate role with Accenture!
Student
An excellent day focusing on you and your strengths rather than you as a female student. I often forgot it was a female only event and left feeling empowered!
Student
A fantastic opportunity to meet some truly inspirational women in the technology sector!
Student
IBM have attended IT's not just for the boys! for many years and the reason we keep coming back is the event delivers fantastic candidates who have been pre-selected for us. The students are always extremely engaged, technology focused, knowledgeable about our organisation and keen to find out what opportunities are available to them. After each event we receive a great number of applications and many of these candidates go on to secure roles with us as placement students, summer interns and graduates
IBM
The day was insightful and educational, providing the students with every opportunity to ask questions and get to know the firm and its culture. The students meet with senior female industry professionals and learnt how to have a successful career in the technology industry!
Metaswitch
The event was really well organised and provided a great way to meet and network with such ambitious and engaged students. The structure and interactive nature meant recruiters could really get to know and build relationships with students throughout the day. Look forward to attending future events!
KPMG
Thank you to all the TARGETjobs Events team as the whole event is really excellent. I have been to so many events in the tech space and for young women there really isn't anything like it.
Student