Applications Consultant 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 currently a Junior BASIS Consultant on a Rolls Royce project. My daily tasks so far include testing on the SAP systems, Shadowing seniors, helping with small tasks to increase my skill set and understanding. I also get involved in project management based roles and internal work within Capgemini.

8/10

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

I have learnt many skills from using the online hub which has allowed me to learn right from the basics to more intermediate based activities. I will also be booking a training course which will allow me to get the fundamental SAP skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Everyone is happy to help when needed. There are always apprentice / grad events and the work is different everyday which keeps me interested.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

My manager will call me every now and then to ask how things are going, before starting I was fairly shy to speak to people through a skype call, however now with internal and project work, I have gained the confidence to speak as everyone is extremely nice.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The degree apprenticeship is very well planned out with study days already set for the years till completion, the university lectures are always on time, and support from lecturers and other students is always there. I have calls with my reviewer every two weeks and I meet my university skills coach monthly.

10/10

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

Currently I use the online learning hub which I can access 24/7. This gives me the freedom to manage work and learning. Further to this, when booking my external course this year I will request time off for work to attend this.

10/10

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

As mentioned earlier I have calls with my reviewer every two weeks who is happy to help me with any queries that I may have, further to this I can call my managers if I ever have any problems.

10/10

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

I am currently on a project where I am not able to claim expenses, therefore my costs to travel to work is pretty high working it out on a monthly basis, however the flex benefits are great.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Outside of work there will always be monthly grad / apprentice events. Every Quarter there is an event for my business unit, and there is always voluntary work for example helping out at apprenticeship fairs.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The Apprenticeship scheme that Capgemini offer is one of the best. The layout of the degree schedule along with work are well thought out. The experiences you would have gained after the 4.5 years within Capgemini I believe would be unbeatable.

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

Be honest, stay positive, share your stories. Capgemini want to know about you, your visions, where you want to be and how you are. In the assessment days work together, network with the other there with you, make friends (you could potentially be working with them) Avoid being competitive!!!