Cultural and leadership changes have destroyed something that was once special - Politics + Unclear Focus + No Pipeline = No Future Capco Employee Review

2.0
Oct 8, 2011
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Pros

Lots of smart people with great work ethics, experience and diverse backgrounds.

Cons

I had joined Capco to be part of an industry leading niche player that focuses exclusively on interesting financial services initiatives. What I actually joined was a generic consulting firm that has no clear direction, poor leadership that has been unable to penetrate new clients and a highly political environment. if you are fortunate enough to be aligned with one of the so-called "practice leaders" you are generally set. Project opportunities are typically generic project management/PMO type or staff augmentation type roles. Strategic work the firm used to be known for (and what originally attracted me) is non-existent. Client base has dwindled and there is high concentration of people at only a handful of clients. Many if the practice leads/partners came from BearingPoint - yes, the same firm that went bankrupt - and now they are leading Capco in the same downward direction.

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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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