Simply embarrassing - Consultant Capco Employee Review

1.0
17 June 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I cannot honestly say I have had a single good experience working for this "consulting" firm. I guess the pay is okay, but even then it's pretty mediocre.

Cons

Simply put, I've never seen a more unprofessional group of incompetents. It's as if the whole of Capco was cobbled together out of the first couple hundred people HR walked by on the street. I work in the DC "office", and the things I see are shocking. Gross negligence, incompetence, politics at all levels. Good employees get the boot, those who barely appear coherent get promoted. Partners and senior management routinely talk down to and berate junior employees. It's embarrassing to have to show up and work with my Capco "teammates" every day. They are unprofessional and rude to the client. They are dishonest about the hours they work. They have no original ideas and do not appear to understand the project or what they are supposed to be doing. It's just so shameful. I wouldn't trust the partner team in DC to run a fast food joint, much less what's supposed to be a consulting firm. Even with a 99% staff aug set of projects, they still are a menace. Only been here six months, and won't be here much longer (fingers crossed).

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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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