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★★★☆☆
“Oracle Assessment day at Reading 2013”
Written on: 26/04/2013 by smks (1 review written)
I want to be very fair and balanced about this review although I did not get the job by the end of the day. For anyone who is unaware of who Pareto Law are. They recruit sales people for other companies. They have now extended to more technical based roles with Oracle based at the headquarters in Reading. I saw the advertisement on the Reed website but from what I heard from others is that they either got headhunted or asked to come along. There were also many others who applied through... (read more)
★★★★★
“Pareto Law Assessment day”
Written on: 28/03/2013
I just completed an assessment day at pareto law yesterday. I thought the day was great! All you need to do is be yourself and if you're naturally confident, likeable and professional then you're going to be a success! I feel the negative reviews they have received are very harsh! All the people on our assessment day were more than friendly and throughout my whole experience from telephone interview to the assessment day they were extremely helpful trying to help you succeed. The assessments... (read more)
Drsamera's Comment
Written on: 28/03/2013
LOL YOU FORGOT YOU WERE PRETENDING TO BE SOMEONE WHO ATTENDED THE ASSESSMENT DAY!!!! LOL RE-READ YOUR FAKE REVIEW MATE!!!! CAN'T BE THAT SMART LOL.
'I feel the negative reviews they have received are very harsh! All the people on our assessment day were more than friendly and throughout my whole experience from telephone interview to the assessment day they were extremely helpful trying to help you succeed. '
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★★☆☆☆
“Not for Everyone. ”
Written on: 19/03/2013
It initially started when I received a phone call from Pareto Law, they contacted me by viewing my cv and other information from a recruitment website. I spoke to Becks from the London team, who was very nice and asked me about my interest in sales. After a series of questions about the direction I'd like to take with my degree she told me about the position Pareto Law were offering. She asked if I wanted to carry on and take a telephone interview to which I said yes, minutes later after... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“AVOID AVOID AVOID”
Written on: 19/03/2013
i was called up and went through endless telephone interviews and then got asked on one of there assessment days at the end of last year. the day was full of pointless tasks where a group of extremely young unprofessionals would walk around with a clipboard 'assessing' you. They came across as extremely unprofessional and the whole day was very unorganized. at the end of the day we were split up into the successful candidates and the unsuccessful candidates. very X-factor! I was one of... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Just incompetent”
Written on: 18/03/2013
I have never come across an organisation so ignorant of the target market. Additionally the company they wanted to place people in was not even able to properly answer simple quesions about the product they wanted to sell.
Furthermore, the job was promoted as to not include cold calling, but surprise, surprise, it does involve cold calling.
Already by noon of the event 80% of the people who were invited agreed that it was utter
★★★★★
“Couldn't be happier!!”
Written on: 06/03/2013
Where do i start, i was randomly called up by a guy called [name removed] who initially asked me a few questions about my degree backround, whether i was happy with it, hobbies interests etc. He then said he'd call me back later on in the day and he may be able to help me out and find a job. I had just come back from tavelling and after Ross told me about this i thought it was too good to be true.To cut a long story short, i successfully passed a telephone interview with him and he couldnt... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst day EVER”
Written on: 06/03/2013 by Buzy_bee (1 review written)
I was invited to an assessment day in Stockport. After a long journey I was confronted with a room full of graduates all ready to compete to be selected. The tasks that were later given in my eyes were not fair at all as we was put into groups of at least 10 where everyone then decided to shout over each other to be heard, which left the rest unsuccessful at the end of the day. Petrol or public transport is not paid for and we was only given a 20 minute break in the 6 hours that we were... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“unless you want career in sales, DO no bother”
Written on: 17/02/2013
First, you see the job and then apply. They call you back and do a long phone interview . if you pass these stages you will shortly be off to a graduate assessment day. It is a complete joke and reserved for the desperate money hungry sales minded student. In order to succeed I would suggest you must be honestly interested in selling and dress like a superficial Barbie or ken also ensure you have a compelling story to tell (none of that rubbish about life sacrifices), it would help if... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Only really worth it if actually want a career in sales”
Written on: 14/02/2013
I went to a pareto recruitment day in London after being contacted by them for a role I hadn't applied for but my CV matched and after having a fairly brief telephone interview. I was apprehensive at first as I live in the midlands and the recruitment day idea didn't appeal to me, particularly seen as it was for a job I hadn't even applied for but the recruiter assured me sales was a great role, that I had the right attributes etc and persuaded me to come down for the day. The day was a... (read more)
★★★★☆
“certainly an experience if you can afford it”
Written on: 14/01/2013
I have to say overall the experience was quite cool, given that I have never been to an Assessment Centre day and have only heard from my friends about “real” assessment centres”, where they had to prove they could think and work as a team – but obviously for a very different job role than was Pareto offers. They were trying to be as professional as possible, although it’s difficult with people so young.. Gee.. one said he was 22, which immediately made him so much less credible... (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“Mixed bag but wouldn't recommend”
Written on: 12/01/2013
Ok, so there are a lot of "graduate jobs" being advertised out there. But let's make on thing clear to start with, Pareto Law for all intents & purposes does not come across as a graduate recruitment company. Like several reviewers before me, I went down a familiar route of 1) seeing a job in "business development" quite a catchy title but the actual description isn't accurate, the "job" itself is a way of encouraging would be graduates/professionals to apply but this is purely an... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Not what it seems...”
Written on: 18/12/2012
I was initially very impressed with Pareto Law, their assessment day was great compared to the one I went to at BMS, where the recruiters frowned at us the whole day! Their recruiters seemed like nice people and I never really felt under pressure to perform from them. I passed the assessment day with 5 others (about 30 odd failed). They told us at the assessment and even on the phone prior to the day of their clients such as Oracle, Microsoft, Barclays etc who we would be working for and... (read more)
Tomnicolson's Comment
Written on: 03/01/2013
I've got through with them fella and got an amazing job. You need to be specific as to what you want and what you are looking for. I said: Good product, (they own the IP), international travel, high earning potential, good basic salary. After that, I was open to which sector - yes some didn't fit, but then this isn't a perfect science. In the end I pretty much got my dream job. Patience my friend!
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★★★☆☆
“Post assessment day”
Written on: 09/12/2012
I found my dream job, only issue was I had to attend the Pareto assessment day to even apply. Just before the day, after speaking to an advisor, I found my job was gone, but they had another in store, and would recommend me as soon as I passed. The assessment day was hard, but I worked hard, and it paid off- I fully enjoyed the day, and even if I hadn't passed, it was a fantastic experience, really helped me to recognise that this was where my future lay - it really boosted my confidence. I... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Sincerely don't do i”
Written on: 06/12/2012
I was invited to Pareto Law assessment day in London, 361 King St. This was the worse experience that I've ever experienced. We were 48 people competing for eight places for a sale's career. They alleged that they asset people scientifically by giving them psychometric test, group exercises and so on. Their group exercise is a real chaos where these poor graduate shouting at each others. Everyone of them is desperate to get the job. This is because Pareto tried to look professional and made... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“A complete waste of time! Intrested in a cold call...”
Written on: 06/12/2012
Intrested in a cold call careers? then you might be happy! Want to waste a day? then you will be happy! Some hints to be successfull on the day! Be arogant, make sure you're the loudest, make sure to grab then pen on the first and second task, if you're a girl make sure to wear mini skirt, and why not a big cleavage, answer every questions, even if you dont know the answer, but make sure you are remembered. On your 3min presentation, if you're doing in front of 1 person, then i'm afraid it... (read more)
★★★★★
“Great Day for America Express”
Written on: 30/11/2012 by Jean_H
I did my research after being invited by Tom at Pareto. There were lots of reviews everywhere which actually put me off so I cancelled the assessment centre which was yesterday. On cancelling Tom made a great effort in convincing me to come to the day. His last words were to just try it out what can you lose. Well I did nearly lose a fantastic job with one of the world’s largest financial organisations. It was weird how there were two other recruitment agencies at the Pareto day so one... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Remember- Recruitment Companies aren't Careers Advisers”
Written on: 27/11/2012
I think it's worth giving pos and neg points about it. But there do need to be some major warnings to grads here because let's face it: most are wearing their first suit when they are attending these assessment days. ****Please remember this company's aim is to make money, i.e they SELL jobs. They aren't there to give you career advice, nor are any of the staff qualified experienced careers advisors. So from the very first call you get you're talking to a salesman.*** The words "blue chip"... (read more)
★★★★★
“An excellent opportunity for the right people.”
Written on: 23/11/2012
I've attended two Pareto assessment days; one to get on their books, which was a success, and the one yesterday (22/11/12) to be assessed for a role in a specific company. Both days were a great opportunity, and I now have a job :) The day involves several excercises; introducing and talking about yourself briefly, several group excercises, then personal interviews and presentations. The information on what the day will be like is clearly explained by Pareto before the day via E-mail, and... (read more)
★★★★★
“Would definitely recommend Pareto”
Written on: 21/11/2012
I just had my assessment day in Pareto`s London office. I was not sure whether I to go or not (considering the negative reviews). Eventually I decided to give it a try and this was the right choice. I had a really good time, it was interesting and fun. Met some great people. Pareto`s teams is very professional and at the same time friendly and supportive. It is NOT true that the assessors are young and not experienced! The selection process is clearly structured and the outcome of it is... (read more)
Scot12's Comment
Written on: 22/11/2012
I was at the same assessment day and the guy was 22 and had only been working there for about 6 months....
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★★★★☆
“Started new job ”
Written on: 15/11/2012
I went to a Pareto assessment day in Wilmslow in August. The way they captured my information was a bit strange because I had applied through them for a job in Billingham, but when I received the phone call for a telephone interview there was no mention that the Billingham job ever existed. The assessment day was your stereotypical graduate assessment day, quite competitive, rather cringe with everybody attempting to seem utterly sociable and employable but well organised and a challenge.... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Absolutely fine”
Written on: 15/11/2012
I attended the Pareto Assessment Day yesterday - although I was almost a no-show after reading these reviews! On the whole the experience was fine. There were moments that were slightly cringe (greatest achievement, everyone constantly shaking hands and appearing sociable), but it wasn't significantly worse than other assessment days I've attended previously. The assessors are generally quite young, but it only seems to be much older graduates who get offended by this, I personally don't... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“A job for the uneducated and loud mouths”
Written on: 12/11/2012 by Birmingham13
What can I say about this 'del boy' company, they will put you through 6-7hrs of pointless tests and assessments, all the staff are about 20 years old and probably don't hold a degree between them. All they are after are loud mouths that will shout above everyone else, if they had taken the time to listen to what they were actually staying, they would realise they haven't got a clue what they are saying. If you are going to go to this assessment day, start an arguement; they seem to like... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Promised the earth, failed to deliver a single...”
Written on: 02/11/2012 by onejg
So Pareto Law, First I just want to point out that I made it through the selection process of the assessment day, however as you may have gauged from the title of this review, my experience since really hasn't matched the hype created on the day Like what has been stated before, the original position I applied for had nothing to do with sales, of the candidates present it would be interesting to see who didn't make it past the telephone interview, and it appeared some candidates were... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Misleading, and expect a cursory and superficial appraisal”
Written on: 11/10/2012 by Alfalpha (1 review written)
I have experience advising on and designing selection and assessment procedures and qualified to administer psychometric tests. I can appreciate Pareto Law's business model. If they're half as good at getting corporate clients to buy their spiel as they are their graduate candidates, they have tapped a very promising and lucrative market. With 50-60 graduates at their assessment centres per day, every working day, you can rely on the following 10 points: - 1) They will lure you in by... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Unprofessional ”
Written on: 29/09/2012
Rude, arrogant and unnecessarily aggressive. They won't reimburse you any travel expenses which is very telling. I didn't even bother turning up to their selection centre after the way they hounded me over the phone, especially as they flat out refuse to give you any information relating to the jobs on offer whatsoever. It's all front and no substance whatsoever, stuck in the 1980's. I wouldn't recommend to a friend. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“The 5 star reviews are hilarious.”
Written on: 28/09/2012 by Lexi456 (1 review written)
Funny how everybody who gives an honest opinion is classed as a bitter or unsuccessful candidate, and that every negative review is followed by two or three almost identical 5 star ratings. I work in recruitment, and also know several people who have dealt with this company. The way they operate is quite well known, and in my opinion, the real reviews are pretty much spot on. If you want to believe the fairy tales, by all means go and see for yourself, you'll get a good laugh if nothing... (read more)
Housemouse64's Response to Lexi456's Review
Written on: 11/03/2013
Is it even worth going to the assessment center just for the experience of meeting other graduates and getting a feel of an interview process within a company?
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★★★★★
“Ignore rumours - Great company”
Written on: 28/09/2012
I am writing this review to firstly allow all normal people a fair and honest analysis of a leading UK recruitment agency and secondly to hopefully dispel the rumours generated by bitter individuals who have not secured a job. I class myself as a pretty normal down to earth guy, I get on well with almost everyone and certainly never need to raise my voice or show off. So for a start if you feel you fit into this category then I would begin by recommending Pareto Law. There are two... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Why can't you give 0 Stars?”
Written on: 27/09/2012
If you are the sort of person that thinks a pin striped suit and a pot of hair gel gives you the ability to sell ice to Eskimos then you'll probably do well at the assessment centre. Or if you know lots of meaningless buzzwords and you've never watched 'The Apprentice' and thought 'where do they find these idiots?', then you'll also probably be right at home! In all seriousness, take a look at the many honest reviews of these people all over the internet. Failing that, when they first... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Focus on your presentation! ”
Written on: 17/09/2012 by charlie03
I just had my assessment day with Pareto last week, and I had read through all of these reviews beforehand and been really put off. The day is tough and there were about 50 other graduates there, which was pretty daunting as I'm really not a loud, shouty person. I completely failed at the two group exercises, didn't get a word in because everyone was shouting at each other and I actually didn't understand the other one at all and just kept quiet (it's about the colours red and blue).... (read more)
Llhunt's Response to charlie03's Review
Written on: 16/02/2013
I don't know if you will get notification of this comment or even check back here but was hoping that you could please give me some advice and hints and tips on the presentation. I too am dubious about attending the assessment day after reading numerous reviews but feel any experience is good experience
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★☆☆☆☆
“No expenses paid”
Written on: 06/09/2012
No expenses were paid which in retrospect should have rang a bell! (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Jokers”
Written on: 28/08/2012
Had a call from a recruiter named Connor, I asked him a straightforward question about the role and he avoided answering it, not once, not twice, not three times, but four times. I had to stop him each time and re ask my original question and he just gave me evasive non specific meaningless drivel about very general jobs. I hung up on him. Pareto are a poor excuse for a recruitment consultancy. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Assessment review”
Written on: 31/07/2012 by Memking007 (1 review written)
I too went to the same assessment as yourself and I agree the whole process did take way too long, as they mentioned during the day they didn't expect everyone to turn up. They could have split the group..... Before the assessment I read the many reviews on how bad they are and I believed it would be a waste of time as they are looking for people who shout and argue. I found that this wasn't the case, I was successful and believe me I didn't shout while I spoke or even argued with anyone.... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Pareto-Shocking to the core! - That is all”
Written on: 31/07/2012 by DRS1
Did not like any of it...the whole process was shocking...a complete waste of time and a complete waste of money getting there. The recruiter who got me through to the assessment day originally stated that it would finish around 4 clock latest. Why we were there all the way up till past 7 clock I do not know. unprofessional. The company told us to get there 15 minutes early for prompt start. We all ended up waiting for 45 minutes to 1 hour, just for them to keep cramming alot of people into... (read more)
Guest's Response to DRS1's Review
Written on: 31/07/2012
I too went to the same assessment as yourself and I agree the whole process did take way too long, as they mentioned during the day they didn't expect everyone to turn up.
They could have split the group.....
Before the assessment I read the many reviews on how bad they are and I believed it would be a waste of time as they are looking for people who shout and argue.
I found that this wasn't the case, I was successful and believe me I didn't shout while I spoke or even argued with anyone. I was myself, I dnt consider myself to be loud and brash but I am confident.
So in my opinion it was a good day, lets be honest you and all the other people who weren't chosen are a little annoyed that you wasn't one of the people selected so you write a comment to make you feel a little better.
If I wasn't successful yes I would be a little annoyed that I wasted half a day but I would take what I learnt from Pareto and make sure I am successful in my next assessment/interview.
They are a recruitment company, not a job centre, their aim is to make money, not to give handouts. So the people they choose will be the ones who are 'placeable'.
That's it, nothing more, nothing less.
It's a career in sales and if you cannot accept rejection then sales is not for you.
If you are going to an assessment just be confident. That's it, give it an honest shot, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.....
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Guest01010101's Response to DRS1's Review
Written on: 27/09/2012
How much do they pay you to write these comments?
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★☆☆☆☆
“Highly Unprofessional”
Written on: 27/07/2012
I have to be honest, I was left speechless after being exposed to the way Pareto go about their business. I understand that essentially, the recruitment staff who call you are sales people, who must meet targets, but that is no excuse for asking instrusive questions and being simply very rude after I told them that I had received an offer from another company and would not be attending the AC. At the end of the day, this company offers you the world on a plate and from the minute that they... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“not for everyone, there are better recruitment agencies.”
Written on: 24/07/2012
Ok I will be straight up and honest I didn't get picked but I wasn't too upset because I have had a number of interviews and I have plenty more interviews lined up. I was more upset that I wasted a whole day and a load of petrol. Firstly I'd like to say that I thought that the people from Pareto were very nice, sometimes appearing a little superficial but very nice for that basic customer interface. The recruitment process was to me, rather strange and pointless. I actually got told I was... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Unprofessional organisation”
Written on: 17/07/2012 by T_Isaacs (1 review written)
My encounter with Pareto is probably the worst I have ever come across. After applying for the job, I was called up for a telephone interview, which I had passed and after this I was called up every day to ask how my preparation for the assessment day is going. The day prior to the assessment day I received a phone call once again, this time I was told not to bother coming because I did not sound dynamic enough during the 5 minute conversation I had with a guy called Dan. Prior to this I had... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“4 Grad's with passion for cold calling- depends on...”
Written on: 29/05/2012 by justlooking12
Attended a assesment centre in wilmslow yesterday, brilliant office in a moderately far out location. First thing you notice is the sheer volume of candidates who walk through the doors, day ran out of schedule because of the volume of candidates. Staff are very friendly and punctual. Firstly bring a lunch as they provide light refreshments being coffee, fruit and crisps. Initially you begin with 'self-introduction' which all concerns rapport building and ability to have a decent rapport... (read more)
★★★★☆
“MOST HONEST REVIEW- esp for pple who have assesment soon”
Written on: 25/05/2012
I recently went to a London Assessment Day after passing a telephone interview. The person over the phone was extremely helpful and call you everyday which apparently some people have found annoying but its good to know they pay that much attention. I am not giving bad opinion of this company in fact the company is the opposite of most of the reviews on here. It is genuine and they do care and they are a good agency. My review is just to give people a jist of what to expect as i wish there... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Worth turning up, Learnt loads from the interview process.”
Written on: 21/05/2012 by gradhotshot
Read the reviews online. I was massively put off and considered not attend the interview day. However thought that even if i didn't get the job, who am I to pass up an opportunity of employment???? Unfortunately I wasn't successful and was about half way through when i realised that i was out of my depth. Presenting isn't particularly a strong point of mine and so wasn't overly shocked when i wasn't successful. However one of the guys who worked there gave a 45 min presentation on the... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“AWFUL”
Written on: 17/05/2012
Thanks to everyone who wrote the reviews, you saved my time. I had a bad feeling about them that is why I decided to find out more about them and read reviews. I think the good reviews are actually fake, but maybe not. Maybe some people got the jobs I dont know. I had a telephone interview yesterday and the guy was really nice. He asked me random questions and to be honest I dont think I answered well because I didnt expect the telephone interview, but anyway they invited me for assesment... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Find out what you're capable of..”
Written on: 09/05/2012 by jobhunter27 (1 review written)
I've had an interesting experience with Pareto Law. When I received what seemed like a call out of the blue for Sales graduate training with Pareto, I was a bit confused because I had applied a month prior for what I though was a Management training program. To be honest, I never really thought myself to be suited to a career in sales but it so happened that after being interviewed on the spot, I actually had many of the characteristics for a career in sales such as being driven,... (read more)
★★★★★
“Unexpectedly good!”
Written on: 28/04/2012 by spacemartian (1 review written)
After reading many bad reviews about Pareto Law on this site I nearly didn't go ti the assessment day. When we arrived we were told a little about pareto, and asked what we knew, and then had to introduce ourselves. When we told everyone our biggest non academic achievement the staff asked us questions about it, which gave people a chance to show personal skills. The quality of achievements in the group was quite impressive! We were then split up for the group activities, and after this we... (read more)
Spacemartian's Response to spacemartian's Review
Written on: 29/04/2012
Sorry the text is so bad, I wrote this review on my phone!
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★★★☆☆
“Graduate: Going to the assessment day”
Written on: 27/04/2012
soooo, i'm a 4th year graduating in June this year and have had a similar experience to many who have written reviews on this and other review websites. I received a call from a girl at Pareto who was very enthusiastic and friendly, however I was left slightly confused about what was actually happening!! I had my telephone interview a few days after and was told I had been successful. I was over the moon because I had been given such flattering feedback(apparently I was only the second out... (read more)
Rmcfarlane's Comment
Written on: 04/09/2012
Hi, I just had a phone interview with them today and have been invited to their assessment day next week.
Were you successful? I'm quite a quietly spoken but confident person, and I'm a bit nervous after reading all the reviews that they only hire pushy, aggressive people. Just wondering if that was your experience? Also I have absolutely no idea what my greatest non-academic achievement is...!
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★★★☆☆
“50/50”
Written on: 26/04/2012
As with any recruitment company there is the standard BS about figures, success and how they outshine all others. What is good about them is that they can get you a job. The thing that you should be aware of is that they will be phoning you all the time. Any time between 08:00 and 20:00 is good for them. They will also try to use you to get insider info on the company you get placed with, staff numbers, new vacancies etc... Biggest trick, they may tell you that the salary you were... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I'm sure it works for some but I was not impressed!”
Written on: 24/04/2012 by Quiggers44 (1 review written)
Straight off the bat, I was "unsuccessful" at the review day so take this review how you will. (I will explain the use of quotation marks below) I was contacted by Pareto after they found my CV on one of the job sites I have it listed on. They called me about the "graduate sales position" I had applied for, which is BS as I am an engineering grad I had only applied for engineering roles. But I looked through the site and found an engineering based job so I applied for it and was put onto... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Promise so much deliver so little!”
Written on: 23/04/2012 by NUFC1 (2 reviews written)
There are too many negatives about the way Pareto go about their business to list so I will just expand on the main points I have. They cannot accurately assess graduates based on the experience I had. We were 50 in a hot, stuffy, room. We were asked to arrive early and we did not leave until gone 5. This would be no problem if were actually being assessed for the majority of the day, however I was in actual exercises for about 40 - 50 minutes. You will spend the majority of the day doing... (read more)
★★★★★
“The results speak for themselves”
Written on: 18/04/2012
I attended a Pareto Law assessment day in February, I was somewhat sceptical having read the reviews left by people who had attended previously however I was pleasantly surprised. What I had expected to be something of a waste of time with most people being taken through proved to be the exact opposite of that. Only a small proportion of the 39 candidates were taken on to the Pareto graduate list and as far as I am aware all of those people have now found jobs with good companies. I am... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“assessment day”
Written on: 17/04/2012
are you a graduate wanting a job...DON`T TOUCH PARETO WITH A BARGE POLE......are you a company wanting good staff...DON`T TOUCH PARETO WITH A BERGE POLE... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“They are cone”
Written on: 16/04/2012
I went to pareto law for an assesment day.It was full of rubbish.What I found is they make employers stupid by offering a rubbish service to them.Very very non professional. I have been a top salesman in many companies.How come you say that if somebody can not participate in group tasks then he/she can not sell. In sales jobs you meet your customers alone so there is no need to be a team worker.but if you do not perform better in group tasks at pareto then they assume that you are not good... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 09/05/2012
I can not agree more. Pareto Law is more than rubbish
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Bamboo6's Comment
Written on: 09/05/2012
They are worse than rubbish. I can not see the reason why they exist in the UK market. They are ruining the UK economy and morale!!!
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★★★★★
“Definitely a worthwhile day, successful or not!”
Written on: 16/04/2012
Whether or not you are succesful from the assessment day or not, you should certainly consider it a worthwhile experience. The day is quite long and you will probably feel exhausted by the end, but that is ultimately how you should feel at an assesment centre. I felt that the day accurately assessed everything they should be looking for in a potential sales graduate, and the tasks were challenging but also really good fun. Ultimately, the people who have written very negative comments about... (read more)
Beermonster1983's Comment
Written on: 17/04/2012
Ha, briliant, where in the Pareto office do you sit?
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Jordon123's Response to smks's Review
Written on: 27/04/2013
I agree with everything the above person has said and I had my assessment today. I did not get the job and ten few mins into the introduction I was going to walk out. I decided to stay and i knew from the group exercises i did not do to well. The group activities are like what you see at the apprentice there is a member of staff monitoring your progress and writing down everything you do. I thought i did well with the presentation.
However it was under 3 mins and it had to be three mins. so that is understandable. I did my research on the company before going and I was inclined to go, but one of the staff members kept ringing me and texting me and even wished me luck on the day. She was nice and kept me motivated. I will get my results on Tuesday.
I did not like some of the staff members working there and when I was called and asked questions about availablity one of the men asked what langages I could speak I am a pakistani and I told him I can speak pungabi he looked confused. Some of the staff members i did not like as there attititdue was not what i would expect. I looked up the company on facebook and noticed they go on holiday twice a year. There was no pakistani person in the company and I did not see alot of black people either. I like to work in a mulit cultural workplace. Im not saying there racist but it is yet to be seen that they hire a pakistani person or a person from another faith, apart from a few indians the workplace is majority of white people. The people that atttended were very nice. I am glad I didnt get the postion, as my heart is not in sales. If your a person that things money is be all and end all, then go for the postion but, bear in mind money its more of greed. A few people wanted to do this postion due to the salary. If you get the job the company give you a company car for a month only. ,
I much prefer a 9-5 job and have a social life as well as time for the gym. I also have a son so this postion would have not suited me. It has however made me realise what I want as a career and thats not a career in sales.
Mattday241291's reply to Jordon123's Comment
Written on: 28/04/2013
I attended the day also, yesterday. I agree with your comments generally. Although, the part were you mentioned that you only have a company car for a month is not true. If you had listened, they said that the leading employee of that particular month got to drive the company's brand new slr Mercedes. Just thought I would correct that mistake. Thanks.