Software Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

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

I am part of a support team for my role in Capgemini. We support at platform in which i have been working on since joining just over a year ago. I have around 5 customers that i interact with daily.

10/10

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

Since joining I have learnt so much software and how to configure it. This is mostly cloud software which will be great for the future. I have also attended 3 training courses which extended my knowledge greatly.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy coming to work every day because of the team aspect, i couldnt have asked to be placed on a better team. Everyone is willing to help and aid my learning as they know this will build me into a fantastic future character.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

My managers and senior members of my team are always communicating and requiring me to do jobs/tasks for them so therefore i know that i am a valuable member to my team aswell as the company.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was well structured from the university in the fact that it is simple to follow and understand what needs doing and when. There is also support sessions every week and also lectures to interact with others.

10/10

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

I recieve as much support as i need, we have tutors contact details and we can attend sessions with them every wednesday during their 'office hours'. They are always there willing to help and offer advice.

10/10

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

My managers try to tailor the work I do in the office to the work i am doing at university. This is not always simple as the technology i use on a day to day basis is far more advanced than university.

10/10

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

As i travel quite a long distance to work every day i do find that my wage is not substantial enough to cover this. Especially as i am not allowed to expense my university days so i end up being out of pocket by aorund £50.

4/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There is always something going on organised by varying members of the team. These can be social or physical sports for example. It is always fun to attend the gym at work and be with others.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a fun environment in which is very fast paced and you will learn so much. It is alot of work balancing university and your full time job but the reward you get out of this far outweighs the work.

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

Make sure you be yourself and dont try and be someone you're not. Capgemini only want the best people who are right for the job and so if that isnt you, they will know this and disregard you from the process.