Appian reviews

Lack of structure - Being a small company, there is often a lack of structure in the way work is approached. Often there is not enough top-down communication, ad-hoc solutions are implemented and the emphasis is only on getting the job done. Hours - Perhaps as a consequence of the lack of structure, there are often times when teams (both on the tech and consulting side), need to put in long hours. Mentorship/career advisors - Very little of this going on. I do understand that Appian has consciously been making efforts to address some of their weaknesses though so I expect an improved company in the future!

-Unstructured environment: Many times, situations, responsibilities and growth paths are unstructured. You need to figure out the best way forward, and then communicate your successes to management (formally, and informally). This may work well for some, but others may find it too risky. -Specificity of skills: In the consulting group, its common to spend 60-75% time around Appian's software product. While client/project management and communication are transferable skills, those that involve the myriad quirks around its complex product are simply not transferable. These are just institutional knowledge.