Software Test Analyst Review
at Capgemini
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Birmingham
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Running and writing test scripts based off of user stories.
Ensuring software undergoes risk assessments and passes quality assurance.
Ensuring software undergoes risk assessments and passes quality assurance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Pretty decently, the pay progression is good and I gain a lot of experience whilst having my degree paid for which is also nice I suppose.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Consultancy and IT skills including testing and aspects of software development.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Fairly structured, university has a clear layout and plan of modules and exams. The apprenticeship has 2 progression routes.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Again a fair amount of support. there is a big network of senior people who you can contact.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
University can either be very helpful or not helpful at all and tell people they're failed a module when they haven't.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I learn a broad range of IT skills that can translate into work life.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Since covid there has been virtual teams and events you can attend. I personally haven't been to many as they are out of work hours.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good jobs in a good industry in a good company that will look after you as long as you work hard.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capgemini?
Be yourself as they can see straight through people being fake.
