Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Back when I was completing the apprenticeship, my day to day role was as a Software Developer completing design, coding, test planning and execution. I'm now working as a Team Leader.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Many. Training in a number of technologies (Gen, UNIX, SQL, PL / SQL, Visual Studio, C# and more) and various different development tools. As well as technical skills, I've significantly developed my interpersonal skills through a number of relevant training courses and experience in the job.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • When I did it, very much so and I have continued to enjoy my role here at Capgemini since then.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?
  • Very. Capgemini place considerable focus on recognition at all levels, in my experience.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It was very organised and structured.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received as much support as was needed.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Huge amounts across any and all areas of my job.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well. In fact, back when I was completing the apprenticeship I would say the salary / package far exceeded any costs and certainly offered a much greater salary than most apprenticeship schemes I'm familiar with.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • As many as individuals wish to pursue.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Capgemini offers huge potential to every employee and rewards appropriately. It has a great focus on bringing in "Junior Talent" and other employees within Capgemini have much respect for apprentices coming in from day one.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capgemini?
  • Prepare for your interview. Don't take "what your mate told you will be asked of you" as concrete as the assessments and interviews change each year and vary depending on the interviewer.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

West Midlands

October 2013


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