Capital One Reviews

Pros

descent pay and benefits for entry level

Cons

no room for growth, company is too budget conscious, too many customer demands and complaints

Advice to Senior Management

better pay for entry level employees, and more opportunities to grow

Pros

Benefits- Health insurance, dental insurance, visual insurance, tuition reimbursement
Bonuses- can vary a lot but still a plus
Locations- clean safe environments
Salary- high paying job for minimum qualifications
401k- Company will match contributions

Cons

Bad schedules- schedules don't change, always make you work a weekend day
Departments change quick- you may be doing once job for years and you can be moved to s different one with little notice and no choice
Not a lot of room for advancement- you are either an associate, supervisor, or manager
Sit all day- very sedentary job, and unfit unhealthy culture

Pros

Very smart people, Good locations to live (Richmond/McLean), Strong balance sheet (very little mortgage exposure from the crisis)

Cons

Employees work long hours for below average compensation especially for specialized finance/technical roles (one or the other probably needs to go). Senior/Mid-level management have very little traditional banking experience (and a tendency to try to reinvent the wheel)

Advice to Senior Management

Fix the compensation issue if you want to be able to retain or attract high caliber, experienced capital markets/banking talent. Recognize that sometimes you need experienced hires rather than trying to plug in 'smart' rising stars into businesses they have no experience with

Pros

Fast paced, highly intelligent peers, challenging

Cons

Has become much more big company and politics play a much larger role in promotions

Advice to Senior Management

Mgmt. needs to focus less on themselves and their own careers and operate more like the company that Capital One once was....more of a team environment.

Pros

Capital One has a distinct culture, which focuses on truth seeking behavior and strong analytics. They are not a company that is focused on prestige of position, leading by tenure, etc.

Cons

Capital One has a distinct culture that may not be suitable for everyone. If you cannot adapt or do not like their way of doing things, they are unlikely to adapt to your ways.

Pros

good office, good training, good food

Cons

working too hard, the pay is less

Advice to Senior Management

raise the pay for every one who work here

Pros

They take care of their employees. Management makes an effort to have a personal relationship with employees rather than handing down dictates from their throne. They are flexible for a big corporation, and will support hard-working employees with time and understanding as needed. It seems like they actually care, offering money towards continuing education, and constantly helping local charities.

Cons

It's a corporation. So don't be surprised to find four "VPs" in one office. Banking is like the restaurant business; you have to be prepared to smile for customers even if your girlfriend just left you during your lunch break.

Advice to Senior Management

Note that I was only an intern here. I didn't see everything, but I saw a lot, and learned a lot. Banking can be a ton more rewarding than any normal sales job that so many are settling for these days, and I suggest you reach out to more smart young people to prove it.

Pros

Rewards commensuarte with effort expended, very fair place to work. Tremendous learning opportunities and training support, great support and networking.

Cons

Sometimes the wheels turn slowly, patience and persistence necessary to succeed.

Advice to Senior Management

headed in an excellent direction.

Pros

Flexible work environment
Nice colleagues
Data Intensive

Cons

Managers try not to be concerned with your career interests. One will have to push a lot to get things done. Promotions can be unfair and totally unjustified.

Advice to Senior Management

Give better training to managers on people management once they are promoted. By just being good in numbers and analysis, one cant be sure of performing well in people management roles.

Pros

Work experience is decent for resume.

Cons

Promotions are based on seniority not competence.

Advice to Senior Management

Hire better leaders.