Experience report from a new joiner - Anonymous employee Capco Employee Review

5.0
Nov 16, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

As I’m not with Capco for a long time, I’m only able to share what I’ve experienced so far. Recruitment and interview experience: + Fair recruitment process with interview partners of different divisions, backgrounds and seniority level and honest explanation of the definition of seniority levels, bonuses etc. + Besides required know-how, expertise and soft skills, I had the feeling that they’re seriously taking a personality match into account which is something that I personally consider as positive (shows capacity for teamwork) + Fast response rate and flexibility regarding answering questions and scheduling appointments, directly assigned contact persons + Relatively fast process: in my case ~2 months from application (3 interviews 1-1.5 hrs each and 1 Case Study for 2 hr) to formal offer Onboarding: + Capco team was speeded up the hiring process, so that I was able to start 3 month earlier than they were initially planning to fill the position + Smooth process from formal offer to first day of work (2 weeks in my case): clear instructions, functional equipment laptop, mobile phone etc. + The mandatory welcome day on day 1 was very helpful and lots of different people took the time to explain most important facts and processes (although we were only 2 new joiners) + No stupid filler-tasks, you’re allowed to contribute to business related tasks from the beginning + Assigned coach (HR is doing their best that regular meetings and personal development plans are taken seriously, financial contribution to coaching meals) + Very friendly environment (you don’t really feel the hierarchy and collaborate with colleagues from all seniority levels, people are very helpful, teamwork instead of lone fighters)

Cons

Recruitment: - Partly uncertainty regarding potential process assignments - Different views of interview partners regarding seniority/rank led to initial confusion - Salary not really negotiable (but they explain you reasons for ranking and promotion criteria very detailed and transparently – same rules across the firm) Onboarding: - Some basic platforms (e.g. intranet) and printer installation couldn’t be used in the beginning (initial setup was still faster compared to companies) - Event that coincidentally took place at the 1st day of work has unfortunately not been communicated in advance

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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.

Cons

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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