Software Engineer Review

by Capgemini

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work in live services where I maintain current programs for clients when errors or incidents occur. I talk to end users and fix there problems and also raise issues for the dev team.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes. I have before I much more confident coder. And my people skills have improved

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Adequately

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Capgemini?

    • Very. But as a craftsman values a tool. But that's fine.

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It can be very clear and structured, but most of the time I'm in the dark about what's actually going to be happening in the near future.

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

    • A lot. Not individually.

    4/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Enough.

    6/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Perfectly.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, there are almost too many opportunities.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's a solid job, well paid and has qualifications on offer. It's hard work and can consume your life but we have to do something right..? As far as apprenticies go this is one of the best out there.

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

    • Remember the 7 values and show how commited you are. If you're not commited you will not enjoy the work.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

West Midlands

October 2013

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