Staff augmentation dressed up like consulting - Recensione dipendente - Principal Consultant presso Capco

1,0
6 mag 2014
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

They still pay in US dollars.

Svantaggi

Capco's problems are so many they could fill a short novel, so these are just the highlights: - Capco is emphatically not a management consultancy, or even a consultancy. It is a lower-end staff augmentation firm in the first stage of grief. Though HR, senior management, and corporate leadership will staunchly deny this, a cursory look at Capco's projects will tell you the truth. - Most of the employees are downright repulsive. Bottom of the barrel, desperate, sleazy - many of them worked at a former consultancy (BP) that went bankrupt for exactly the same lack of ethics, direction, and quality. Almost all the talented employees have already left the company after seeing the writing on the wall. - Not even a little meritocratic. Skilled Associates and Consultants are routinely passed over for promotion in favor of sycophants and lackies. I know Associates with MBAs, CFAs, advanced degrees from Ivy Leagues (or close to them), and I know PCs and MPs who barely speak English. It's incredible the amount of politics in one small, backward company. The rampant favoritism has contributed to an incredibly high turnover rate, in addition to the bad benefits, bad pay, and zero development. I can't stress this enough: if you are not in the "in" crowd, you're not getting promoted. Overall, Capco is bad for your wallet, bad for your resume, and, most of all, bad for you.

Esplora altre recensioni su Capco

5,0
28 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Great people and atmosphere here

Svantaggi

No complaints in this company

1
4,0
15 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

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.

Svantaggi

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.

Vedi recensioni per: Utile|Valutazione|Data|Tutto