Software Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Software Engineer, I fix bugs and update software adding minor functionality

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I'm working towards a degree and a vocational qualification. My programming and problem solving skills have greatly improved

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Quite a lot, there's a lot of job satisfaction but I'm suffering from FOMO

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

    • Very, I was given an on-boarding kit (laptop etc) and a fair amount of responsibility quite quickly

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Quite well organised, it's a little day-to-day and unclear at times though, I've barely touched the surface of the full programme yet

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • So much support

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I haven't really needed any additional support, but I've been given money for travel expenses and all the equipment I need

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very well

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, tons

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great pay (for an apprenticeship), lots of networking opportunities, they're paying for my degree, can't ask for much more than that.

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

    • Be ready to commit a lot of time to your work and remain flexible

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

South West

March 2016

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