Software Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10

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

Software Engineer - Daily tasks change based on the current project role, but generally involves hands on experience working with all different types of technologies

9/10

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

So far I have earned two Salesforce qualifications and have lots of exposure to the platform. Through university I have also been exposed to various coding languages to build up a general knowledge

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The enjoyment of the project coincides with the type of work we are given and the amount of work. At the moment (And overall) I very much enjoy the program

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

Capgemini makes everyone feel like a worthwhile resource, with excellent resource managers to gauge a balance between learning new skills and practicing previous skills when assigning you to projects. Management treat the younger staff with respect and not like school children, which most of us were prior to taking on the role.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The working portion of the apprenticeship is structured in a fashion similar to any other employee. The studying aspect can be very clumsily thrown together and hard to follow based on the Universities scheduling and ability to inform

6/10

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

Support from the university is always available whenever needed, but it can be unclear at times when it is appropriate to approach tutors with issues

7/10

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

Reviews and managers will usually respond to issues or concerns very rapidly and will do everything they can to accommodate their employees

10/10

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

My current salary matches my costs very well, in comparison to a student in university that would struggle with costs

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Capgemini is always hosting events for charitable reasons and to build up a stronger community within each business unit

8/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The hands on skills learnt, the practical business learning and the secure job at the end of the scheme are more than enough to warrant a recommendation. The addition of a degree at no financial burden to me and the additional salary for work are also an incentive to consider the scheme over university

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

Take a look at Capgemini's seven core values and how those can apply to you personally. Be informative with your responses where you can, be friendly and confident. Capgemini doesn't look for a highly skilled or experienced people, but rather people that hold the right attitude to learn and develop themselves. In the interview, be confident in your abilities and who you are, and approach it with a collaborative mindset rather than a competition for the role