Too pretentious of a consulting firm or rather resource augmentation - Anonymous Capco Employee Review

1.0
11 Nov 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Compensation is decent enough, although probably at part with the bigger firms when all things considered If you're lukcy, you can get some decent FS exposure FS niche which supposed to be good, but the client base is very small. In essence there are better firms though out there with a bigger consulting client base

Cons

Too many junior people promoted quickly because they know someone or are close to a partner Lack of knowledge on proper consulting work or what proper consultancy is all about Too much PMO related work Some long-term assignments feel like resource augmentation as oppose to consultancy or advisory Lack of big client list The picture sold is seldom what it actually is after you join Good projects managed by people who have no clue about managing resources and projects within a consulting aspect which in turn they become crappy projects

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your feedback. As we move forward, we have taken the time to refine our market offerings so we can continue being a contender among our competitors and deliver value for our clients. We encourage all current Capco teammates to work closely with their Coach and Business Partner to find a fit that matches well with their skill and desired career path.

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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.

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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