Wide range of projects to learn from but a cliquey organisation. - Anonymous employee DAI Employee Review

2.0
5 Apr 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Potentially a good starting point for entry level candidates as you are exposed to a wide range of processes and projects within the sector. Lovely offices in London and Apsley.

Cons

-Low salary in comparison to their competitors. -Work culture - it is a hierarchal organisation and had experienced that it was very popularity based and cliquey. The environment serves more extroverted individuals and does not foster an environment or provide the same opportunities for those who are not as favoured. - Lack of communication and poor management. Communication from the company was poor regarding layoffs and structural changes. Communication was also poor from managers regarding performance and development and I had received little to no support. -The junior positions are admin/process led. If you would like to build your technical capacity this may not be the job for you.

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Cons

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Cons

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