Software Engineer 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:

    • As a software engineer, I get the chance to work with clients on a day-to-day basis all over the country. I help to build bespoke software for clients such as Rolls-Royce, DFE, DFA tc.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learnt many skills including programming languages such as JAVA, .NET, C#, HTML5, SQL, Sharepoint.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme massively, we are sponsored by Capgemini to complete a degree which is rare to find in this day and age. Also, the job we do is great.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

    • Yes. Extremely valued.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well organised, we know exactly what to needs to be done and when it needs to be done by.

    10/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Massive support, not only from training providers but senior developers throughout the company who have an excessive amount of experience.

    10/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • More than enough support.

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary package exceeds my costs and is reviewed by the company on a firm basis.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Capgemini is always involved in fund raising activities such as bike rides etc. Also we sometimes arrange training over the weekend.

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Since joining Capgemini in 2012, I've never looked back. I've been to university in the past and getting into debt for a degree with no experience is not worth it. With Capgemini you get the opportunity to work for a massively well recognised firm and not only study a degree, but to receive the relevant experience needed.

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

    • Be yourself in the interview.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

West Midlands

October 2013

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