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      Only recommend to one type of person.... - Consultant Capco Employee Review

      2.0
      Feb 26, 2021
      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1) Give opportunities to people without consultancy experience unlike a lot of other places I applied to before joining (the main reason for the 2 star overall rating, otherwise would have been 1) 2) Like any workplace, some lovely people...not all! 3) In my first year I was allowed to move projects if it didn't suit my skill set/careers aspirations. That stopped into my 2nd year

      Cons

      1) Too cliquey, if you don't get in with the "right crowd"....good luck on any promotions 2) Promotions lean heavily on who you know rather quality of delivery. Seen loads of great people leave, who delivered exceptional work, move as Capco failed (maybe refused) to see quality of work 3) Coaching/mentoring is questionable at best...unless you find someone who is a personality match. There was minimal coaching interaction with the coaches I had. 4) Bonuses are poor unless you sell 5) Expected to do a lot of out of hours commercial work to get a top mid/high end of year ratings...you will have to say bye to family life if want to push for it. If you do little to none, expect mid range/low rating for ratings and PIPs 6) Trying to maintain a small sized consultancy family culture. Considering the company has grown so much, culture should be adapted inline with growth. As this has not been done, there is no clear culture/vaules and the company seems to be lost 7) If you're on the bench, be prepared to do roles on random projects that do not match your skill sets/career aspirations. I got asked to "take one for the team" on far too many occasions than I would like. I was in the Capital Markets practice for my time at the firm, not one of projects was Capital Markets based 8) More of a bodyshopping firm than consulting. Next to no advisory projects

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      Capco Response
      5y
      Thank you for sharing some well-considered feedback. I am pleased that you were able to join Capco with limited experience and, once there, explore projects and opportunities outside your skillset. I think that this demonstrates our commitment to development and inclusion. You list 8 shortcomings and the firm has responded to all of these. 1. Promotions - the firm has procedures in place to ensure that all promotion decisions are reviewed for fairness and to ensure they are supported by a sound business case. Individuals are able to lodge an appeal if they feel a decision is incorrect. 2. Clearly it makes no sense for the firm to ignore people worthy of promotion so they leave. Our whole business model is founded on retaining and advancing talent in the firm. 3. Coaching - if you wanted more coaching you could have requested this through your line manager, coach or HR contact. Different people want different amounts of coaching, but we will always to meet an employees needs if we are aware. 4. Pay - bonuses and base pay are benchmarked against those paid in our competitors. In all areas of the business they are related to a holistic view of contribution. 5. Balance - people in Capco are not rated on the hours that they work but the contribution they make to the firm. The firm is regularly commended for promoting a more sensible work life balance than the competition. Many people balance a successful career at Capco with other responsibilities outside the firm. 6. Culture - the firm has tried to maintain an inclusive culture as we have grown and feedback on this forum suggests some success in doing this. Certainly many cite our culture and regular celebratory and team events as one of the ways that Capco is different. 7. Bench - people without projects may be expected to work outside their typical business area until opportunities arise in their own area. This is a way for people to develop new skills and extend their networks. You cited the chance to work outside a strict area as being one of the benefits of Capco. 8. Opportunities - the firm makes no secret of the range of opportunities on offer at Capco and the chance for people to work on different projects as they develop their skills and career. Growth delivers more opportunities for our people.

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      May 28, 2026
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      Pros

      Great people and atmosphere here

      Cons

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      4.0
      May 15, 2026
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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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