Navartis reviews

I joined Navartis a year ago from a completely unrelated background, with only a vague idea of what recruitment was actually like. I came into the role with no prior experience, so I really benefitted from the training provided at the beginning. The training scheme for trainee consultants is intense and ongoing, which really puts you in good stead moving forward. One thing I really appreciated was how honest Navartis were from the very start. They were brutally honest in the first interview — almost trying to put me off — because the job genuinely can be that challenging. As tough as that sounds, it meant expectations were set from day one and you know exactly what you’re walking into. It was nice to step into a completely new role, in an unfamiliar sector, and learn everything from scratch. That foundation has played a big part in the success I’ve had so far. All of this is combined with the fact that your managers and colleagues genuinely want you to succeed. I’d heard plenty of horror stories about recruitment being extremely competitive (which it is), to the point where you’re competing against your own colleagues and it creates an uncomfortable working environment — but that hasn’t been my experience at Navartis at all. I’ve had constant support from my team and colleagues across the business, and that support is still ongoing. The culture is much more close-knit than I ever expected, which has made a huge difference. I think people tend to underestimate the difficulty of the job, it is perfect for someone who works well in a high pressure environment. Although the job is tough, the harder you try, listen, engage and put yourself in uncomfortable positions, the more it will benefit you. 💰

I have worked at Navartis for 2 years now, having started in October 2023. I was offered a position in the Civils Contract Team, which involves dealing with freelance roles/candidates in the Civil Engineering sector. The first 2 weeks of my employment were spent in the training bay, in which I was taught the basics of recruitment by the Learning & Development Team. After that, I was moved to my permanent desk in the team. As well as desk-level coaching from my team, I had 12 sessions of Module Training to teach my the Navartis way of recruitment. I was taught the main roles that my team recruit for, the major clients within the sector and the general type of projects I would be sourcing candidates for. Over time, I developed enough knowledge to explore the sector myself. This gave me the confidence to win new business, arrange face-to-face meetings with clients and work roles which hadn't been explored by my colleagues in the past. The bonus structure is set out so that the more you are willing to commit to the role, the higher your earning potential becomes. In the freelance team, you are paid an initial bonus for your placement based on how much it is worth to the company, and then a recurring bonus for as long as that candidate stays in the role. I was surprised at how quickly I could grow my stack of active contractors once I had been through the initial training stages. What has really helped me grow at Navartis has been the culture. Before starting here, I wasn't a particularly confident or sociable person. The overall vibe of the office, as well as the outgoing social culture, has helped me develop my people skills to the point I was promoted to Senior Consultant within 2 years.