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What You want to be inspired ing alongside industry specialists and thought leaders from all over the world? You want to be at is one of the world s leading suppliers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. Our Collaborative Business Experience approach means clients see us as a partner. It s about sharing our deep knowledge and expertise, applying cutting-edge business and IT solutions. This is key when it comes to driving business strategy through Digital Transformation, where we help our clients implement Cloud, social media, analytics and collaboration tools, thus creating results that last, building a competitive advantage and increasing profitability. It s also about the way we work with one another through teamwork, shared goals, mutual support and respect. Welcome to. 2
What What UK s success depends on differentiating itself in the global market place. To do this, we need a rich blend of talent in our teams. Graduates are a key source of talent in helping us to fulfil our ambitions. Christine Hodgson Chairman of UK We have three programmes for you to choose from: Whichever one you choose, you ll have the opportunity to learn firsthand from industry experts, working with them on real projects. From day one, you ll enjoy real responsibilities and make a significant contribution to our success. Our clients are located across the globe and include world-renowned organisations in both public and private sectors. 3
What You want to be encouraged To revolutionise the way global businesses operate? You want to be on the The two-year Consultant Development Community (CDC) programme offers you a career in a dynamic and interesting environment that challenges you right from the start. A small intake of around 10-15 graduates means a focused support structure with plenty of opportunities to get to know your peers and create your own network. Expect amazing learning opportunities with a strong ethos of community support, collaboration and fun along with plenty of responsibility, as you ll be working and contributing to client-based projects within your first few weeks. The Consultant Development Community is one of the best things about you work with the friendliest people and get your voice heard. Show your capabilities and you usually get given responsibilities to match. Sara Siddiqi 4
What Almost as soon as I joined, I was on a client site, working on a major transformation programme. Of course, I was anxious about getting it right, but my team was so supportive and welcoming that it felt as if I had been with for years. Be Rewarded: Your Management Consulting Graduate Opportunities As a management consultant graduate, your career choices are endless. Our programme is recognised throughout the industry for turning some of the brightest, most ambitious graduates into expert management consultants. Several of our alumni are now Vice Presidents of while others have gone to work on and lead highly specialised projects of their own. Our work with companies based in the UK and internationally gives you the opportunity to develop the core business skills that you will use throughout your career. Johanna Gursoy 5
What Be Empowered: Your Training and Support A two-week induction led by graduating CDC members introduces you to how consulting works, helps you build your network and gives you the basic skills for your first project. After that, your formal training starts with a residential Consulting Skills shop run by our corporate university. You then complete a number of learning events within our academy structure, providing you with skills in communication, strategic analysis, collaborative working, financial analysis and other management disciplines. You ll be placed in one of our capability teams, which cover the full spectrum of our business. After six months, you ll have the option to stay with this team or rotate into another one. Throughout, an experienced consultant will be assigned as your counsellor to help you plan your performance and development. Your support network will also include a dedicated graduate scheme manager, plus a buddy usually another graduate who s been with us a bit longer and other members of our capability teams. Our graduate programme has always been key to Consulting s success we plan for our graduates to learn with us, but we also expect their skills, drive and enthusiasm to add value to our business from day one. Bill Cook CEO, Consulting 6
What You want to be motivated The most enjoyable aspect of the IT is the innovative culture that encourages you to explore and implement new ideas to improve the company. Ben Cook To transform the latest digital technologies into innovative client solutions? You want to be on the The two-year recruits high-potential, motivated graduates and helps them become experts in the fields of IT infrastructure or applications. You ll be challenged daily and given genuine responsibility right from the start. Throughout the process, you will have a strong formal and informal support network based around training, feedback and mentor counselling. And all the time you ll be working on and contributing to live client projects. You ll be in control of your own career we provide the framework and support structure, and you decide how to use them. 7
What Be Rewarded: Your Technology Graduate Opportunities As a Technology graduate, your potential career paths are boundless. Become a manager or team leader in a technical area such as SAP or Salesforce. Specialise in business development or project management. Be seen as a guru in digital technology or use the contacts and network you ll build to find an assignment overseas. The choice is yours. s Infrastructure Services team manages and optimises IT infrastructure to deliver true business value. Our graduates play a vital part in that process, and in return we make a commitment to provide them with comprehensive professional education and development. Graduates are truly seen as the future leaders and this is made apparent by the extensive support you gain through networking with senior management (including VPs!) right down to grads. You re always moving forward and evolving. Emmanuela Ohene Frimpong David Blackwood Head of Infrastructure Transformation Services 8
What Be Empowered: Your Training and Support There are four components that make up your full Technology Graduate training: 1. Formal Training. Both role-specific and personal skills; virtual training, face-to-face or a blend of both. You ll be encouraged to achieve professional recognition, including various accreditations and certifications. 2. Informal Training. You ll continually be working with industry experts who will help you to apply your new skills and develop new knowledge on the job. 3. Networking. You ll build contacts within the graduate community, and later across the business. 4. Mentoring. Once you join, you ll be assigned a buddy typically a graduate already on the programme along with several senior staff to support, guide and mentor you. We offer a range of roles, as shown in the table: Type Role Business Technologists Application Technologists Infrastructure Technologists Project, Sales, Operations Business, PMO & Test Analysts P Application Consultants SAP, Oracle, Business Intelligence etc. P P Business Development Test Analysts Software Engineers Infrastructure Transformation Services Advice, Consultancy & Project Delivery Project Management Service Delivery Management P P P P P P 9
What You want to be recognised As a future business leader, valued for your specialist skills and knowledge? You want to be on the This two-year rotational programme gives you experience across a range of disciplines including finance, real estate, IT, sustainability, HR, legal and marketing. You ll develop knowledge of all the business departments to provide expert advice and tools to all the internal business units while acquiring transferrable skills such as problem solving and creative thinking. Get exposed to an array of opportunities that only a global organisation like ours can offer. Our mission is to provide tailored exceptional services, enabling profitable growth and making a great place to work. I joined as it came across as a fun, exciting firm with a great reputation. The stood out as it provided an opportunity to rotate through some of the most interesting business areas, gaining a real overview of all the work does. Lionheart Baker 10
What I chose the General Management because of the tremendous breadth and variety of opportunity on offer, and I haven t been disappointed. You get a bird s eye view of the entire business from all angles, allowing you to understand the bigger picture and decide where you see yourself in the future. Be Rewarded: Graduate Opportunities The is designed as a springboard into other opportunities. We see our ambitious graduates as future business leaders, and we strive to give them the opportunities they need to achieve their full potential. Within our development framework, you ll be shaping your own career from the outset, at first rotating between a number of roles and then (if you choose) specialising in one area. With your career can go global, with many graduates going on request postings across the world in Europe, the United States, Latin America and Asia. Mairéad Deevy 11
What Be Empowered: Your Training and Support There s a carefully defined and closely monitored learning and development framework for the. Within that framework, training is tailored both to your aspirations and what you need at any given time e.g, additional training (if required) each time you move on to a different business area. You ll meet our senior business leaders on a regular basis so you really understand what your function within the organisation is. We also help you define your own brand within. From day one you ll be given a list of names to speak to in other strategic business units, so you ll quickly create a network and understand how the company works. We organise regular business updates across the company, so your knowledge becomes well-rounded. You ll be supported by a manager and a learning development partner from day one, as well as senior stakeholders, Placement Managers and our internal graduate network. Our team of experts manage the central functions of the company, providing exceptional services and specialist knowledge to the UK business, with customer service at the forefront of everything we deliver. I see the General Management Graduates we recruit as potential leaders who will be key to shaping and transforming our future services. Tony Deans Vice President Head of Core Services 12
What Our Diverse force We are committed to equal opportunity where employees can progress, fulfil their career aspirations and be rewarded based on merit and capability. Our culture of respecting and valuing difference brings together talented and diverse teams to make a truly great place to work. Building a Sustainable Future Corporate responsibility and sustainability (CSR) are at the core of s values. It influences what we do internally and how we do business with our clients. Overseen by our most senior executives, our CSR programme focuses on reducing our environmental impact and positively contributing to local, national and global communities. The CSR team is constantly innovating and every employee has the opportunity to get involved within the local communities in which we work. Giving Back to Our Communities s Community Engagement programme allows our people to get involved in local, national, and global charity and community initiatives, like riding with Team in the Prince s Trust Palace to Palace bike ride, fun raising for Children in Need, sponsoring girls schooling careers in India, and volunteering their skills and experience at local schools. Our Values We have seven shared values which have been at the heart of since our formation honesty, boldness, trust, freedom, team spirit, modesty and fun. These values influence the way we meet client needs and the way we promote ethically sound practices within and in our partnerships. 13
You & What Who We re Looking For Whether you re coming straight from university or already have work experience, you could be exactly who we re looking for. The minimum for all our programmes is a 2:1 degree or equivalent. In addition, you ll need the following A-levels or equivalent: Consulting: ABB (320 UCAS points) Technology: CCC (240 UCAS points) : BBB (300 UCAS points) For all programmes, any A-level subject except general studies is acceptable. In terms of personal qualities, we need: Collaborative thinkers with the skills to build successful relationships Articulate communicators in both written and spoken English Analytical, innovative and creative thinkers Individuals committed to their development and determined to make the most of all the learning opportunities offered Please note that the consulting lifestyle means we expect our people to be willing and able to work away from home for up to four nights a week. 14
What Apply Today Submit your application via our website. Go to http://www.uk.capgemini.com/you to learn more about, discover the latest opportunities for graduates, and then fill in an application. Follow Us uk.capgemini.com/blog/capgemini-student-blog facebook.com/capgeminiuk twitter.com/capgeminiukppl linkedin.com/company/capgemini youtube.com/capgeminimedia slideshare.net/ About With more than 125,000 people in 44 countries, is one of the world s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Group reported 2012 global revenues of EUR 10.3 billion. Together with its clients, creates and delivers business and technology solutions that fit their needs and drive the results they want. A deeply multicultural organisation, has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business Experience TM, and draws on Rightshore, its worldwide delivery model. Learn more about us at www.uk.capgemini.com The information contained in this document is proprietary. 2013. All rights reserved. Rightshore is a trademark belonging to. < Previous