
How to Read a Job Posting
All of Capital One’s job postings list “basic qualifications,” which are requirements to be considered for the role, and “preferred qualifications,” which are considered an added bonus. Riley says candidates should match their qualifications with jobs that are most interesting to them, rather than apply for a range of positions that may or may not fit with their skill set. If you know someone who works for Capital One, he suggests that you talk with them about the environment before applying. A conversation with someone in-house will only help you match your skills and personality to the right job in the best location.The Hiring Process
“At Capital One, we have an interview process that is designed to select the best people, so we invest the time in getting to know the candidate to make sure we’re a good match,” says Riley. When in front of a recruiter, candidates should be prepared to talk about how they’ve handled specific situations throughout their career. They must be able to demonstrate their skills through cases or technical online assessments. The company offers practice assessments, interviews and cases online for those who are considering careers there. Riley is clear to point out that interested parties should “definitely take advantage of these tools.”What Makes a Good Fit?
“We value people who feel empowered to innovate and make our products better for our customers” Riley says. “We want forward thinkers who have a knack for simplifying while at the same time creating really cool, leading-edge products.” Since Capital One’s tech organization is so large, the company’s partial to hiring colleagues who are comfortable working in teams and interacting with people at all levels and with a variety of backgrounds. Everything the team does is highly data driven, so it’s important that candidates be able to work in an environment where really good, clean data is a part of the decision-making process. See more Landing@ stories here.Advice for Seasoned Professionals
Capital One is enthusiastic about people who have a diverse range of experience and career aspirations. “The key is perspective,” Riley stresses. “We look for what an individual’s experiences might contribute to their perspective in the broader work environment.”Advice for New Graduates
Capital One is keen to hire new grads. According to Riley, over 100 campus hires were brought into the tech fold in 2014. Substantially more will likely be hired in 2015 and beyond. Students and recent graduates should look for the company at school or reach out through its campus recruitment site.Upload Your ResumeEmployers want candidates like you. Upload your resume. Show them you're awesome.