Software Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Software engineer, Programming, Variety of IT roles, Consulting..... more to come. Projects lined up for this year. Working with huge varieties of companies all over Britain and potentially further.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Gone from having barely any programming experience before hand, to using it for my full time job now. Get a sponsored degree and valuable training throughout. I've learnt multiple programming languages, ways of working. Software craftsmanship. How to develop personal skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Couldn't ask for a better opportunity here. The culture is friendly and pretty much everyone is more than willing to support you throughout. More than what I expected, cannot complain in the slightest

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

To be given the masses of support everyday, and to be seen as a full time employee rather than 'just an apprentice' makes me feel valued. My manager knows the ins and out of his team and can help provide support and roles for anything I need

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The training provided is very fast paced but teaches you the basics of what you need to know. Support from friends in the business or even senior staff is always viable. If you know of anyone with free-time, there's usually someone there who's willing to help.

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Training advisor's work with you and have meetings every 6 weeks to help with the completion of the Apprenticeship Seem very enthusiastic and are always willing to help with any problems you may face internally and externally of he business

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Manager - any questions, straight to him, always willing to help . Support through training making sure everything was running smoothly. Always wants the bets for his apprentices.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

For an 18 year old starting on 16,000 a year and not stuck on an apprenticeship wage, I'm massively impressed. With the potential to earn pay rises through progression of the apprenticeship, social needs are more than met. The living costs when working on project are mainly paid for too. Travel costs are all dependant on where your nearest base location is, but if it becomes too much of a problem, working from home is an option

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

From the IT Point of view, webinars, meetings, conference calls are very frequent and open for anyone to explore. My department is very active outside of work, providing social events for everyone to get on.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

One of, if not the best Level 4 IT Apprenticeship going. Support throughout, good salary, masses of opportunity, amazing career starter

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capgemini?

Stay confident, have a real passion for IT. Having programming experience, and being able to show it also a massive benefit