Management Consultant - UK - Management Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
Sep 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good client base Global presence

Cons

Very political Promotions are based on whether someone who is important supports you, otherwise doesn’t matter how good you are or how hard you work. This will be overlooked. HR deny promotions based on a spreadsheet of numbers and do not look at individuals (unless you have friends in right positions) Competency framework is just a facade and mean nothing, purely a friendship/relationship game. Decisions and communications about progressions are also prolonged by a minimum of three months to maximise the daily rate achieved from consultants before forcing an exit.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are very disappointed and concerned to read your comments. At Capco, individuals are considered for promotion based on feedback from multiple stakeholders and evidence of sustained high performance and readiness for the higher-grade level. Decisions are based on merit, not politics or favouritism. Our commitment to career progression is evident in our twice-yearly promotion cycles, and we have a faster average rate of career progression versus our competitors. Any promotion decisions we make are done only after careful consideration and thorough review. We strongly encourage all employees to reach out to their HR Business Partner, Coach or another member of the leadership team if they require additional support. We value our employees and their hard work, and are very much committed to their success within Capco.

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Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

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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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