Consultant - Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
Jul 29, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good place to work as a senior consultant with a specific skill

Cons

Capco shattered my confidence, its only now working at a different firm that I realise that Capco does not allow you to make mistakes or therefore learn. Management does not provide ANY guidance in your career. The work was mainly contracting work not consulting with no real skills learned. The top management are mainly a group of very click-y people who I felt were only there for self-promotions and to count numbers. There is a lot of fluff around new ideas and to be innovative, but I never remember having interesting, intelligent conversation with many people. Working in Financial services for a Financial services firm is really interesting, but not much PROPER training happens within either core consulting or finance. Training is all in house, which means that there is no standards to be meet across topic or geography. Your bonus is also based on your contribution to the firm which is a massive driver to "train" people. Looking back, i don't think i learned how to be professional at Capco nor does it foster professionalism in the office. Often you would see documents lying around the office on desks market "strictly confidential" or naming clients on, which is stupid. I just am so glad I don't work there anymore, safe yourself a lot of upset and just don't apply.

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Capco Response
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Thanks for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear about your experience at Capco, as Capco is committed to providing career development and guidance for our people at all levels. Providing support and guidance to all employees is a fundamental part of the Capco ethos – we have recently restructured our coaching model, so that employees at all levels have access to a network of coaching and mentoring support. The coaching family networks are there to provide career advice, support and learning. In addition, the firm is investing heavily in core training schools for all levels of the business with the content of these schools based on direct feedback from our people. One of the great advantages of a career in consulting is the ability to work on different client projects and get broad exposure. While every role may not be an exact match for an individual’s longer-term career interests, our aim is always to work closely with our employees and their coaches to ensure that we are providing challenging consulting opportunities for them to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Capco UK moved to a new office location in Shoreditch in 2014, which supports a more collaborative, open plan working environment. However, professionalism, client confidentiality and security remain of the upmost importance. This is reinforced by the leadership team and regular security audits. We remain dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees and would be happy to speak with you about your experiences at 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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