Software Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Developing software for clients by writing code and architecture documentation for a solution.

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

    • Yes, I have learnt software development processes, how to speak to clients and how to program within the IT industry

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very much

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

    • Sometimes there is the feeling that apprentices are put into roles as a cost saving initiative, without enough training

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well structured, as the degree is through the university

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • weekly contact time and lectures

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • No time during work hours is given for apprenticeship work

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • My salary meets my living costs

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

    • There are various training opportunities and events

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It provides experience and degree funding and I enjoy my job and would recommend it to others

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

    • Don't try and say what you think they want to hear, and you don't necessarily need a technical background to be hired with an opportunity to learn technical skills

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

West Midlands

May 2017

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