Great people
Pros
1) The best thing about Viridien (formerly CGG) is undoubtedly the people who work here. Particularly for new starters, there is a great opportunity to join a company with graduates from all over the world. You also have the opportunity to learn from highly skilled people who are experts in the industry. 2) The recruitment process. From interviewing at various competitors, Viridien by far has the best recruitment process. This is almost entirely thanks to Owen Pape, who is very committed to getting to know each individual throughout the process, but also continues to help with their development once they have joined the company. 3) Work-life balance. There is a pretty decent work-life balance, especially relative to some other competitors in the industry.
Cons
1) The location. The location is a major downside, particularly for graduates who wish to socialise and do things in the area. 2) Pay. For a company that position themselves in the high-end of the market, this is not reflected in the salary relative to competitors.
