A great company for motivated and talented professionals - Principal Consultant Capco Employee Review

5.0
Sep 25, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I ended up leaving Capco to change the direction of my career. However, I had a great time during my time at Capco, due to some of the following: - Compensation - Upward Mobility (Promotions are based on talent, not seniority. If you work hard and demonstrate the skills for the next level, you can be promoted, no matter what your tenure or age is.) - Leadership (Everyone, including partners are very approachable to anyone. They care about your growth and development and listen to your feedbacks.) - Culture/People (Work hard, play hard. Very social, everyone is friendly, with great happy hours, Christmas parties, charity projects, ski trips, etc. I have met some of my closest friends here.) - Great benefits (Good healthcare, vacation days, and all the other typical benefits such as 401k match) - Flexibility (I requested to have local projects, and they were able to accommodate) - Gorgeous Office (Beautiful location in NY, free drinks and snacks, lot of space)

Cons

Some of the downsides I faced while working at Capco included: - You can get lost in the shuffle if you don't make an effort to get involved in Capco events - You can miss out on some of the networking opportunities if you are in a smaller project or away travelling during town halls, happy hours, etc.

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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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