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Induction

Posted At : January 28, 2009 8:34 PM | Posted By : Jennifer Gordon

Preparations are currently underway for the March 2009 intake induction programme. I joined Capgemini in September 2008 with 25 other CDCers and found the programme to be a great introduction to Capgemini Consulting and our new colleagues. The induction was a two week residential programme split between Woking and London and based around an architecture theme. It was designed and facilitated by two fellow members of the CDC who really made us feel at ease because they had been through it all before. They were always on hand to offer us support and answer any questions we had and they ensured that the induction was really fun.

The time was focused on getting to know each other and how things work in Capgemini Consulting. Each day was intense but great fun, consisting of presentations from various people from Capgemini, case studies, games and workshops. As well as the formal presentations and exercises we also learnt a lot about life as a consultant: living out of a suitcase, hotel life, long days, little sleep and early morning train journeys. Every evening we had a meal together, taking it in turns to fulfil the role of “master of fun” and organise the evening’s games. Who knew you could have so much fun with pipe cleaners? We also partook in some more adventurous activities including go-carting and laser quest.

We attended dinners, drinks and events to get to know other people in Capgemini Consulting. I don’t think I had met so many people in such a short space of time since Fresher’s week. It was a struggle to remember where 25 other people came from, went to university, travelled to and worked at before they started at Capgemini. And there were also buddies, reviewers, management and the rest of the CDC to get to know. One of the highlights was ”the London Rush”, a treasure hunt across London, introducing us to our CDC families.

I learned so much on my induction and it was definitely one of the best training courses I have ever been on. At the end of the fortnight I felt exhausted but happy to have met so many great people and excited about starting work at Capgemini!