Applications Consultant Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am an applications consultant working on client site. My day to day role involves the on-going support of critical business applications and the organisation of new updates for applications

10/10

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

learnt many new coding languages through the university part of the apprenticeship and have been able to use these in work. I have also had the opportunity of working with project teams and dealing with the account's finances

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme that I am on gives the opportunity to develop yourself in a wide range of areas. The notion of a typical day does not exist! Every day is different, particularly in my role.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

We are shown a lot of praise and gratitude for our hard work. This is often rewarded, and very generously so. People are very grateful of the effort that you put in

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme has a very well structured timetable; you know exactly where you are on the timeline and you know where you will be headed next. The team that look after you are also very knowledgeable and are able to answer any questions that you may have

10/10

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

Our training provider, Aston University, are very receptive to any emails that you may send and have ample people available to help should you need it.

10/10

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

Capgemini goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to supporting us. Every person that I have interacted with is wary of the workload that they may be giving us and is happy for you to not take on as much if you feel that it may be too much

10/10

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

The salary package and expenses package more than surpasses my costs. Capgemini are very generous when it comes to expenses and I have never had any problems with it.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are plentiful opportunities outside work to engage with the graduate and apprentice initiatives, many different local roles and you also get the opportunity to go to Client activities that they run for employees!

10/10

9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Well structured scheme, massive worldwide presence and generous pay/benefits package

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

Be yourself, do research about the company and bring it up in any interviews; do your homework! Be open minded about working in different locations away from home for extended periods of time