Great Culture and Job Security - Principal Consultant Capco Employee Review

4.0
Jun 11, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Exciting, challenging, and rewarding projects, and good job security. Good overal pay and good work life balance compared to other consulting companies. Capco has had little to no lay offs in the 10 years that I have worked there. Most importantly a family-oriented clture where you can express your concerns and make good friends. I have made some best friends during my time at Capco; this is worth more to me to any salary increase.

Cons

More transparency and fairness on sales credit allocations across various accounts so that the ones who do most of the work and build the client connections on a daily basis are rewarded. Senior management is working on this, and it has improved over the years, but there is still room for improvement here. Also, develop a different community grading scale that values individuals who put make more overal inpact to internal contributions for the firm and not just do several one-off activities.

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Cons

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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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