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2.0
7 May 2025
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Pros

Pareto has a knack for finding enthusiastic, energy filled people Strong sense of community between peers Training is consistent Trainers and some of the management are genuinely great people who are fantastic teachers and mentors

Cons

Pareto also has a knack for wearing down enthusiastic, energy filled people Leadership is a clique and a club, and feels very disconnected from the wider company You are just another young person they can hire, used to squeeze a large amount of work out of for a very modest salary and comission structure Very "Carrot on a stick" progression structure, with unrealistic targets Leadership and management has not cold called themselves in years and will preach to you about their glory days none stop, while offering very little practical training, and it will be your fault for not understanding why their taught theory isn't working

3.0
9 Jun 2023
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Pros

Fun, most colleagues are 1st/2nd job out of Uni so very youthful vibe. Socials are often & fun - make sure you save enough money for costumes as you'll need at least 2 new ones a month. Pay was okay, if you're in the sales team your OTE will be good (if you perform) but base salary will be far lower than the roles you're trying to recruit for which can get demoralising. Colleagues are great, fun people, usually because they're handpicked from assessment days for other sales roles with clients.

Cons

No autonomy to be creative with outreach, forced into cookie cutter scripting. You are what your number is that month. Call stats are released 3x per day & you are blasted if you don't hit activity goals. If you're a Graduate Manager, best believe you have to stay late on a Monday night. Most interactions with higher level salespeople are when it's their role you're recruiting for - comes across as very insincere. You naturally find yourself gravitating to being as efficient with applicants as possible since there is no CV screening, making it feel quite clinical. Start @ 8:45am, you better be dialling by 8:45.01am Poor Techstack & hardware - feels very boiler room. There's a lot of socials - sounds good but outside the bubble you see it's to distract from what is a very mundane repetitive job. Everyone I know who left has no doubt benefitted from working at Pareto, but is also substantially happier too.

5.0
28 Apr 2022
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Pros

I've worked here for 10 years now and the reasons I stay are as follows: 1 - The people. A really friendly, open and welcoming bunch - always seem to be greeted with smiles whenever I go into an office. 2 - The culture. Really manage to strike the balance between fun and appropriate (as is vital in this day and age). 3 - The mission. A real feeling of purpose and aim in the business, with everyone pulling together to support the learners, delegates and clients we work with.

Cons

Salary isn't the highest - but usually the commission/bonuses balance that out, along with the job satisfaction. Plenty of people leave the business for jobs with higher salaries elsewhere and then 'Boomerang' back to Pareto as they miss the environment.

5.0
3 Nov 2023

Great company

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Pros

Competitive salary, progression and a great supportive team

Cons

No real cons, flexibility of working from home maybe

1.0
28 Apr 2023
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Pros

I was given interviews and access to projects which I would never have accessed myself. The development coach is great, albeit overwhelmed by lack of resources.

Cons

From the beginning of the recruitment process to being hired, the offering 'evolved' - in that I was sold one thing, then offered another when it came to the contract. Once you are employed within Pareto, all communication with the head of the programme ceases and I didn't receive any of the support promised for ~6 months. The certifications which you receive in your initial training are in name only, since the 'accelerated learning trajectory' essentially amounts to only learning what you need to pass the tests - not much use for real work scenarios. The contract is geared to 'trap' people once the are hired, with the emphasis on scaring people away from leaving as opposed to incentivising colleagues to stay. The salary is abysmal compared to what is charged for your services as a consultant - you receive around a third of what Pareto is paid for your work.

3.0
4 Oct 2024

Right place for some but not all

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Pros

Excellent training, the trainers are class and really supportive. The people are generally very sound and fun to work with. There is a clear and defined progression process giving you something to work towards (although not stuck to 100% of the time). If you are a grafter and like hitting the pub after work, you’ll enjoy the culture.

Cons

The compensation isn’t that great for the work you put in. You will often find clients you work with offering better base salaries and commission for “easier” (sales and recruitment is always a challenge no matter where) roles. Management in fairness can be supportive at times but are often slow to take on suggested improvements. Up to a certain level you will find a lot of micromanagement and a lack of flexibility.

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