Explore Group reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(97 total reviews)

Shervin Rahmani and Sam Ouzzani

82% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Explore Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 97 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Explore Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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97 reviews
1.0
Jun 12, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

It is a foot into the recruitment industry and shows you how you do not want to be working

Cons

Managers are bullies Terrible commission scheme No career progression your just a name and a number Must be prepared to be degraded and verbally intimidated by managers Zero work to home life balance

1.0
Mar 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I have met some good consultants and whilst it does almost have the feeling that you're all in the trenches together, some of the consultants (who were there when I was) definitely made it more bearable.

Cons

Could write a Charles Dickens novel in this section but I won't - I'll write enough to hope you make the right decision. Directors - Not got a clue, no respect for you and will probably only know your name once you've made them money, they've tried to takeaway money from you (commission owed that yes - they will contest) or if in the height of winter you put the heating on (I have never seen an office wearing coats/jackets inside - its 2017, get a grip.. ) Management - They will know your name but still doesn't mean they have a clue. Lack of disrespect at times is unbelievable, some of the things I have heard said to consultants you wouldn't expect to hear in Bullingdon prison.. There is a reason that the number of consultants is now less than it was 2 years ago - don't believe the number of employees on Linkedin - I'll leave it as "False" not Fraudulent. Holidays - You will have to beg, borrow .. you get the idea. Training - In no way special - doesn't continue after you leave the classroom.. look at the careers some people have gone on to have in recruitment that were deamed surplus to requirements due to not being up to scratch. "Have you got a minute" - Secret meetings about pretty much anything ranging from; why you were a minute late (despite the fact you were in the office until 8pm and have also been on the phone whilst on the train into work.. ), what reason will be given for someone leaving (drug problems and alcoholic are some of my personal favourites) or even why are you still eating a sandwich at 1:31 despite working through your lunch - save it for 5:30.

5.0
Nov 3, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked for Explore Group for over 2 years, it was my first ever full-time job and I had no recruitment experience. From day 1 the management was great and very supportive, even when I was a Senior consultant in the team I was still receiving help from management to ensure that I did everything I can to hit my monthly target. Another great thing about working for Explore Group is the amount of money you can earn. During my time at Explore Group my salary doubled and I hit rollover which meant I hit car target and was given a brand new Mercedes - not bad for a 23 year old!!! They also offer great holiday incentives such as trips to Las Vegas, Cancun, Barcelona etc. In addition to this they run weekly breakfast clubs and monthly lunch clubs to some of the best restaurants in London! Another positive about working for Explore Group is the other consultants in the office, everyone gets on really well and are all sociable outside of work. They have weekly football managers between Perm team and Contract team which can get competitive but good fun! Everyone is free for a quick pint on a Friday after work which is nice before you head home for the weekend!

Cons

The only downside to work for Explore Group is the long hours but this is standard across the recruitment industry. However if you work hard do you see the rewards with good pay checks, brand new Mercedes and holidays to Las Vegas!

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