Avoid Capco at all costs - Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
Oct 24, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good people at the team leader level, and I do believe that upper management is legitimately trying to turn Capco into a good place to work, but it's just not working.

Cons

Unfortunately, the Cons are many. -This firm is the definition of having to kiss some rear ends to get ahead. Your merit as a value add is always overshadowed by how much the partners know/like you. This results in alot of schmoozing required to get ahead. -Long hours, not great pay. -There is an almost high-school level of bullying that exists between seniors and associates. I was mid level, but I literally watched seniors ask associates to get them coffee, or steal food from their plate. Completely immature. -HR is completely disorganized. They are quick to hire, but can't even schedule your induction correctly. -Focus is entirely on sales at the upper levels, and the responsibility of a firm to advance the career of their lower level works is lost. This results in a very exploitative relationship with new hires

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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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