Recent view into Capco - Principal Consultant Capco Employee Review

5.0
21 Apr 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Having worked in both consulting and the financial services industry, I spent about a year and a half with Capco. As consulting firms go, Capcos leadership and people are its biggest strengths. Partners care about the staff. Client opportunities are matched up with the best available resources. In office training and social activities are readily available. My favorite thing about Capco is the entrepreneurial culture - it doesn’t feel like a big 4 consulting firm. If it wasn’t for finding a great opportunity in the industry, I’d still be there today.

Cons

With so few US offices and so many remote employees, it’s critical that you take ownership of your own career at Capco. This is no t uncommon for this type of business.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your review and we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed working at Capco. Your comments really sum up many of the great things about Capco including our caring culture, fantastic people and great opportunities. We wish you the best of luck for the next step in your career.

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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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