Perception = a so-so consultancy; Reality = a clumsily-managed body shop - Senior Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
23 Sept 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Like other reviewers, having difficulty meeting the 20 word minimum here. The free snacks downstairs are nice, I guess.

Cons

Every negative review is absolutely true. No choice. No direction. Bad pay. Slap-in-the-face bonuses. Endless pleas to refer unsuspecting friends and family. Inept managers kicked out of other firms. “Innovation” that can be purchased at any print-shop. Horrible to start a career, or continue one. A black hole on any resume, for sure. I've been here for two and a half years and it is absolutely obvious that managers DO NOT CARE about your career or your well-being. A project “opportunity” (read: back-office IT paper pushing) became available two hours from your home? Be there at 7:30 AM sharp tomorrow, no reimbursements; you're local, remember? You're stuck on the bench after your PM couldn't hoodwink the client any longer? Better cancel that vacation you have planned with your family in December – you're using vacation time starting today! Having a baby? Capco doesn't really do maternity leave (two weeks max), so be sure to use all your PTO first! All of the above are real examples that colleagues suffered through, by the way. Get out if you can. Do not take a position here under any circumstances. I would never recommend this body shop in consultancy's clothing to anyone. Just yesterday they announced we're all officially FiS employees anyhow. Pathetic. P.S. Don't trust any of their new tools, like the “anonymous” Upward Feedback tool. It isn't anonymous, and they're using it to weed out anyone who has a negative view of the company (like most do). Honesty is HEAVILY frowned upon at Capco.

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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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