Good for IT Professionals, not ideal for Business Consultants - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

2.0
Aug 28, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Good culture - Casual work environment - Firm has grown significantly

Cons

- Not a true consultancy - primarily long-term implementation projects - Work is not challenging - A few large projects employ the majority of employees (lots of contractors) - Has become a development shop/delivery centre

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read your positive comments on our culture, working environment and the growth opportunities. I'm not sure of your location, however while there are some longer term projects, Capco offers a variety of projects working with a range of clients across the financial services sector. We would encourage you to raise your specific concerns with your Coach, a member of the leadership team or HR.

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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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