Applications Consultant Review

I an an applications consultant. I provide level 3 support for Oracle EBS applications specializing in Finance and Procurement modules. My daily role involves progressing and resolving incidents, change requests and problem tickets for local councils P2P cycle. I analysis and provide solutions for reported issues and advise the client on how best to implement and improve the service.

I have learnt many skills during my apprenticeship primarily working with Oracle application. I have gained sufficient experience to be a proficient consultant for my clients. I have also gained many skills in such as emailing, team work, communication, client interaction, meeting target deadlines, improving a service.

I really enjoy my program as it is always challenging and has always provided me with opportunities to expand and progress within the company. I enjoy the day to day challenges and I am motivated by the career potentials laid out before me.

I feel I am highly valued by Capgemini. I am aware I was brought in as an apprentice to combat an aging workforce and due to my low resourcing costs I would provide healthy profits for the company. With this I feel I have been able to benefit from these circumstances in that they compliment my development as I am always encouraged to progress.

My structure could be more organised. There were a few mix ups along the way from various parties internal and external. I feel this has always been due to lack of communication between companies and a lack of ownership over apprentices in that regard. The pay and progression plan is Capgemini's trump card. Providing regular reviews and opportunities to fast track through the grades has been fantastic for determined individuals

I am now at University and have been slightly dissatisfied with the support received so far from the university. I feel they always have an ability to forget we are part time students and working full time and often we are not accommodated for our demanding schedule

My employer provides me with regular support. There are official procedures such as review cycles which consistently check up on my performance and ask how I feel I am progressing. There are also many helpful team members and managers who are happy to provide support when needed.

I feel that my salary has stayed relatively competitive throughout my apprenticeship. I have received regular wage rises and grade increases to reflect my performance. I do have concerns over the pay gap between myself and other senior colleagues as we are effectively carrying out the same job but receiving vastly different pay. I am hopeful this will be resolved by the time my apprenticeship comes to an end after 5 years.

There are not many opportunities out side of work due to geographic issues. Any schools events etc. are always down in London and so if we want to do such initiatives it is off our own back and requires us to plan ourselves.

Yes

Capgemini has a great apprenticeship program where someone leaving school with a few highers has the opportunity to gain unparalleled experience with a major IT company. The degree program in Scotland is structured perfectly to allow apprentices to study and work at the same time with a manageable amount workload. By the end of the 5 years it is almost guaranteed that with 5 years work experience and a degree under your belt that you have many options to progress your career in the IT industry to endless heights.

The application process can be somewhat challenging with an online application, phone interview then an assessment day. Those looking to join should either be very confident in there own ability to learn and adapt quickly. Or have previous IT/programming experience which can transfer over to the role they are applying for. Also, they should look to be positive and engaging as its the people and the networking that the secret to success at Capgemini.