Pros
> The salary is good, especially for a new grad. > People are nice and coworkers are helpful and transparent. > They really do make the effort to get you quick client placements. > Capgemini pays for certifications and offers great opportunities to upskill in your chosen field. You will go far if you put an emphasis on this. > NGT promotion schedule ensures you get promoted regularly as long as you maintain good work. > As a fresh college grad, Capgemini gave me more responsibility than I was expecting which was wonderful. This gave me the opportunity to grow. > Great benefits -- good healthcare plan, dental, etc. > The NYC office is beautiful. > HR is actually responsive to emails and questions you may have. > Most of the senior management is very competent and insightful. > Work-life balance is great for me, although it is client-dependent.
Cons
> Capgemini makes it very difficult to change tracks. I was hired as a Software Engineer and then they put me (and most other software engineers who were hired in my batch) into the QA practice within our first 3 months at the company. We were not able to determine our own track. It is very difficult to switch to a new track once you are put in one position. Capgemini allows it, but most clients want someone with experience in the assigned track. It is possible with networking, getting certifications and being in the right place at the right time. However, it is difficult. > Most clients want you onsite. That is okay; however, expect to move around. Capgemini has some extremely stable clients with very long term relationships. However, some client contracts are more temporary in nature. Once the contract expires, you may be asked to move. This was not the case during the pandemic as most positions were remote. Nowadays, expect to relocate.
