A great place to work - Principal Consultant Capco Employee Review

5.0
Jul 10, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Meritocracy - most companies claim to be a meritocracy, Capco actually is... employees are promoted when they are ready, not once they have done a certain amount of time in a role. Opportunities - I have had more opportunities and progressed more quickly at Capco than at any previous company due to the support and coaching I have been given. Culture - Capco has a friendly 'open door' culture - everyone is encouraged to network across levels and everyone is extremely approachable. Capco also has a huge variety of sporting and social clubs and has regular 'town hall' meetings to get all employees together. Innovative - Capco encourages innovation in all areas and if you have a good idea, you're encouraged to drive the project.

Cons

If you want someone else to take responsibility for your career, Capco is not the place for you - employees are provided with the support to drive and take responsibility for their own career but this style may not be for everyone.

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Pros

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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