Test Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

Creating test automation tooling. Supporting testers with tooling leading a small team of testers for project work

10/10

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

Yes

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The university studies are of very poor quality. For instance there are communication issues, audio issues with pre-recorded lectures, lectures are often Out of date lectures (lectures from 2015 being used in 2021). Lectures use physical assets such as whiteboards which you cant see on the recording

3/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organized from the company side Poorly organised from the training providers side

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer provides a significant amount of support. And is always happy to give me days off when uni work load is large and assign me projects where I will be using the skills form my current modules

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Some, When you reach out they are often happy to help but lectures are off poor quality making leaning difficult

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Some the course helps us lean new skills which can directly benefit your role however, some modules serve very little benefit to career progression

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good company with strong values who care about there staff

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

Be yourself and actively take opportunities when they come your way