Disappointing - Consultant Capco Employee Review

2.0
Apr 27, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I agree with many comments in other reviews; if you go in with the expectation you will be consulting on the cutting edge of finance, you will be disappointed. If you accept that you will be thrown into random projects with little input and consideration of skills, you will still probably be disappointed but hopefully you can adapt. Actually, I am satisfied with the projects that I have been assigned to. The first project was with a great client and project team, so I think I was particularly lucky in that respect. I am not sure if this is a typical experience in this company.

Cons

Management seems to constantly changing directions and is inconsistent in messaging to employees. Be prepared to have to deal with some kind of new pet initiative that is talked about for 2 months and then suddenly dropped. Messaging can also be fuzzy, i.e. "great results last year" but disappointing bonus / compensation for most employees (even those who were promoted). I have worked at Capco for awhile and have seen many former employees move on to other opportunities; the part that scares me are all of the people that leave after 3-6 months on the job and then the bootlickers that remain behind and always seem to get ahead. Be prepared to be let down when hard work and efforts aren't recognized or appreciated.

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Cons

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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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