Consultant - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

4.0
Sep 15, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Loads of work perks and budget senior stakeholder exposure from the start 6 month review process Friendly atmosphere

Cons

Can be expected to work long hours Often take over projects than be involved in original strat piece Can find the promotion process political and unfair

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoy working at Capco and your review sums up many of the great things that Capco has to offer, including market-leading compensation and benefits. Capco also offers twice yearly reviews to ensure that employees get regular developmental feedback, along with twice yearly promotion rounds. Our review process, along with our 'no time in grade' policy sets us apart from many of our competitors. In addition, Capco's non-hierarchical structure means that employees at all levels work and collaborate together, and have the opportunity to gain stakeholder exposure early in their career. Consulting in any firm is not a 9-5 job, however, we would encourage anyone working consistently long hours to speak with their coach and/or local HR representative if they require support. Thanks for your continued contribution to the Capco team.

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Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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