I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Capital One in Oct 2010
Interview
Applied online for multiple positions, received decline letter due to not filling position. Contacted recruiter to inquire about status of other requisitions applied. Set up initial phone screen interview with recruiter. Next step was to take personality test. Pass the personality test which allows you to take the math and verbal test. Math and verbal test are standard GMAT type questions. Need to prepare for these if you are rusty. Passed the math and verbal test, then set up phone interviews with two different hiring managers. Once you pass those I was invited for an on site interview in Plano. Capital One paid for my expenses to Plano. On site interview consisted of half day 45 min-1 hour interviews with hiring manager and peers and head of department. Two of the interviews consisted of standard behavioral interviews. Short 15 minute test to verify you completed the math and verbal on your own.
Overall process took about 2.5 months. Capital One appears to be proud to hire bright, smart and intelligent people which they will pay a premium for. The department I interviewed for is going through big changes with the acquisition of 3 regional banks and working through integration and new process and programs. People all appear to be nice and professional. Office environment is casual which is kind of nice that you don't need to dress up. But everyone appeared to dress in relax business casual. Meaning khakis and collared shirts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be prepared for behavioral interview questions and you will do just fine
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Capital One in Oct 2010
Interview
For the personality test, consistent answers are critical. Same or similar may appear multiple times. So just follow my style or it is hard to memorize a "fake" one.
For the numerical test, it is not hard, similar to the industry standard in my opinion.
However, a good calculator, an open excel are needed while you are taking the online test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you like to lead if nobody is actually leading the group?
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Capital One (Richmond, VA) in Oct 2010
Interview
This was a very long and drawn out interview process. The case interviews were one-on-one with an interviewer who was unfriendly and arrogant. They interviewed no less than 75 people for one position at the university level, and then you have to spend an entire day doing more case interviews once they bring you to the location. It seems like a very inefficient way of finding potential hires.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You and your team are responsible for evaluating opportunities to market non-credit card products to our credit card customers. This usually involves products from outside vendors that we can sell to our customers at a premium.