Software Engineer Apprentice Review
at Capgemini
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Currently I am doing training, this is due to clearance checks needing to be complete to start client work. However it has been very enjoyable and everyone has been very friendly and helpful
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my programme, it has really gotten me out of my shell and helped with my confident a lot!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt lots of new skills throughout my training.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It has been very organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We have received a massive amount of support from our employer, they constantly check in on us, making sure we are alright and checking if we need any help or support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They have been very good, giving us detailed feedback when marking our work and having regular drop in sessions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helped me gain a better understanding of my role, and has also given me useful skills which will be beneficial to my role and also personal life too
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are a bunch of activities they do, such as coffee lunch sessions, sponsored walks and other social events together. However, with me being further away from my colleagues I am unable to attend all of them which is unfortunate
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Capgemini to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have been incredibly supportive throughout this entire process and have given me a fantastic opportunity to get the future I want
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capgemini?
Be yourself, be sociable, and enjoy yourself, everyone is very friendly and understanding so there is no benefit of hiding yourself and who you are, if you don't have certain skills or don't know anything they are there to support you. Very good company!
