Uninteresting projects and consultants need to find placement themselves which can be exhausting - Consultant Capco Employee Review

3.0
Jan 9, 2021
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Pros

Decent benefits and nice colleagues

Cons

In my opinion Capco is not a consultancy, but more of a body shop. Projects are largely not interesting and not something clients cannot do themselves, but something clients do not want to to themselves. Additionally consultants need to find their own placement, which can be very difficult and and demotivating for new employees without a niche skill that clients in the area need.

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Capco Response
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Thanks for the positive feedback on our benefits and people. I can reassure you that the firm has a wide range of projects including both more routine projects in blue chip companies as well as major transformation exercises and leading edge innovations. To help our consultants find the right project for them we employ resourcing professionals whose role is to match individuals to those projects that best match their skills, career aspirations and development needs.

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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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