Recruiting Blog
Ryan Collado is a staff consultant out of the Chicago office and a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he studied Marketing. Along with his studies, Ryan played Defensive Back for the Golden Gopher football team from 2007-2010. Below, Ryan discusses the Campus Hire Program and upcoming recruiting events.
This year Capgemini is back on campus at the “U” and we’re actively recruiting for our Campus Hire Program. So naturally, the next question is, “what is the Campus Hire Program?” Cue the Real World intro:
This is the true story, of 30 strangers, picked to live…
Okay, so it’s not quite like MTV’s Real World, but the initial two week On-Boarding program is made up of 30-60 new hires from all over the country, with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. What ensues is a lot of learning, training, networking, and most importantly, fun!
After learning basic consulting skills, new hires within the SA&I (Services, Applications, and Integrations) and SAP service lines – two areas within our Technology Services practice – have the opportunity to participate in the Extended On-Boarding program. This entails an additional 5 weeks in Mumbai, India, where new hires receive hands-on training in their specific service line and get to know their Indian counterparts. The On-Boarding Program concludes with a week-long case study in Houston, TX, in which new hires are given the opportunity to showcase what they have learned throughout the on-boarding process.
Ultimately, the eight-week Campus Hire Program offers international experience, hands-on tech training, and valuable networking opportunities, all of which will provide new hires with a great foundation for day one on the job.
To learn more about Capgemini and our Campus Hire Program, please attend our Info Session & Signature Event! Below are some key dates and events to remember:
Consulting Club Kick-Off
Date: 9-27-11
Location: Carlson Atrium
Description: We will have a booth in the CSOM atrium to meet potential candidates and provide more information about our recruiting efforts.
Info Session & Signature Event
Date: 9-28-11
Location: Annie’s Parlour
Description: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors – join us at Annie’s Parlor in Dinkytown for some burgers and malts! Candidates will have the opportunity to network with all levels of Capgemini from Staff Consultant to VP. During the event, candidates will hear from a panel of current employees, work with Capgemini consultants to discover their equation for success, and experience the “Cap culture” first hand.
Resume Drop/Interview Sign-Up Deadline
Date: 9-30-11
Location: The Edge
On Campus Interviews
Date: 10-21-11
Location: Undergraduate Business Career Center
Go Gophs!
-Ryan
About the author
I started at Capgemini in the summer of 2008, after graduating from college. I attended the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘em horns!) and majored in Finance with a minor in Accounting. Prior to joining Capgemini, I had work experience doing an internship in investment banking.
I joined the SAP Finance group in July 2008 and made a jump over to the SAP Human Capital Management group where most of my experience now lies. I have worked across several industries (engineering and heavy construction, transportation, chemical, retail, and oil & gas) and countries (US and Canada) and now specialize in how organizations manage their employee’s data, how they manage their organizational structure, and how they perform performance appraisals. I am fortunate to have great leadership and support within Capgemini to allow me to learn the latest trends in the industry and support me in learning new functional areas.
I grew up in San Antonio, went to college in Austin, and now call Houston home, which is where my home office is located. Needless to say, if I chose to, I could get a bumper sticker that says, “Texas born and raised.” I cheer for the Texas Longhorns any chance I get and support the Big 12. In my free time I enjoy exploring Houston’s culture, seeing live concerts, running, and cycling. I also enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes when the mood strikes.
