ITS ALRIGHT - Associate Consultant Capco Employee Review

2.0
13 Apr 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Its a chill consulting firm, there will be some bouts of downtime when you are on the bench. As an associate, the project work is not too intensive, basic Powerpoint, note taking, etc.

Cons

Its been 2 years I am assoc. consultant, and I have not been promoted. Everytime that conversation comes up -- there is always "room for improvement" were on a rating scale, and to get promoted you have to score a "5" and I have scored "3/4.3" project managers are extremely reluctant to give a score of 5, for whatever reason. They want to make an excuse to pay you assoc. pay, while you work and operate as a consultant/ senior consultant.

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Capco Response
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Thank you for your review and we are pleased to hear you enjoy aspects of your role. Regarding your comments on promotion, there is a clear process and criteria for promotion including an expectation that someone has demonstrated sustained performance at the next level. However, we operate two promotion cycles per year and there is no requirement for an individual to spend a set amount of time at a particular grade, so if someone meets the criteria they can be considered for promotion. We have many examples of colleagues progressing from Associate through to senior leadership levels. We would encourage you to have a conversation with your Coach and/or HR Business Partner to understand more about the process and to help you to set clear goals and objectives to achieve your career aspirations. You may also find the Performance Enablement resources on CapcoHub helpful.

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Varied client work — Different clients and project types, which keeps things interesting. Real project mobility — You can move between projects when you advocate for yourself (within reason). Approachable leadership — Senior leaders are open to conversations if you reach out. Good development resources — Plenty of training and growth opportunities if you take advantage of them. Strong teams — Colleagues are smart, capable, and great to work with. Entrepreneurial environment — New ideas are encouraged, and there’s room to take initiative.

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Long hours vary by project — Like most any professional job, some engagements require extended hours for prolonged periods, but work–life balance really depends on the client and team. Additional internal responsibilities — Depending on level, there can be a significant amount of firm‑support work outside of client delivery. Domain alignment not guaranteed — You may not always be staffed on projects that match your domain expertise. Coaching alignment constraints — Coaching relationships are tied to domain, which limits flexibility in choosing formal mentors. Long engagements (sometimes) — Some projects run for long durations or through multiple extensions. It can provides stability but may reduce variety in client and project experience depending on what you’re looking for.

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