software engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

3.7/10

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

My role in a day to day basis is being a software engineers and or software consultant. Day to day im either in charge or certain roles and or support other colleagues in certain roles

3/10

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

i have learnt a massive variety of skils on the job

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I feel i am treated as an apprentice and below everyone, the programme is also very poorly structred and has changed massivley since i have joined

1/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

I feel mediumly valued, but talked down to by colleagues, rules apply to us that dont apply to normal staff

3/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very unstructured

1/10

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

i support a lot of support from QA

7/10

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

I receive a medium amount of support

4/10

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

In contrast to travel it is not enough, travel is 1/3 of my pay, and i do not get paid enough to actualy live in London. Also i do jobs similar to people who are paid a lot more than me. But im aware i get paid a lot for an apprentice.

3/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are limited opportunities as the company do not reach down to us to do things outside of work.

3/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

the pay is good for an apprentice but only if you live rent free in the middle of london with your parents or anyone who cares for you

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

If you want to be notcied, be knowledgable and be confident infront of employers. The course is unstructured, but you do get a lot of free skills and a free degree.