Poor Management - Associate Consultant (Software Engineer) Capco Employee Review

3.0
Jan 18, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great Benefits - Good work/life balance if you are assertive - Unlimited vacation days (only if you take advantage of this benefit) - Great people at junior/middle levels - Good social events

Cons

- Poor/mis-management of software development projects - Little/no training for junior developers/intro roles - No mentorship - Senior management is difficult to work with and unprofessional - Sales driven software implementation projects promotes development of poor quality/buggy code to meet deadlines

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your feedback; we take it seriously. Capco takes pride in the quality of work we deliver to our clients; we have strict standards and controls. If this has not been your experience, we would value your insights so we can learn more, and take action to address any opportunities. Please reach out to a Partner, or if you prefer anonymity, through the HR Lead, Meghan Pearce.

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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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