I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Capital One in Feb 2014
Interview
Went through a pretty standard case involving the costs of a mini golf course. I was nervous and messed up some numbers, but the interviewer was very nice about it. The case is structured around understanding your thought process, so the interviewer relies on you to ask the right questions to receive more relevant information.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given the fixed/variable costs, is this venture profitable?
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Capital One (Arlington, VA) in Feb 2014
Interview
I had a first round on campus interview with two employees. It was a two part interview. The first were typical behavioral questions. The second part was a case question that had a lot of basic math in it as well as a test on how you think strategically. Overall, it was a very good experience and the people who interviewed me were very intelligent individuals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral question: "Tell me about a time you had a problem with a group member on a project and how did you overcome it"
Case Question: It was solving a math problem with some variables and then providing solutions to where capital one should place ATMs.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Capital One
Interview
The interview included a (maximum) 30 minute length case interview. The case was fairly straightforward (not designed to trick you). Going into these, don't anticipate a case interview like what you see with typical consultancies, Cap One is much more focused on real world, manageable and relevant solutions. The interviewer was very helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with as I went through the case. Also very open to questions during the extra time at the end of the interview.
I am currently on the FINAL ROUND phase of Capital One.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You own a mini golf course:
1. What are examples of promotions you can use to increase business?
2. Then I was given a set of numbers regarding revenue, traffic, and costs and I was asked to determine the current profit per day, and then consider how that would change if more customers were added.
3. Asked about a potential promotional plan and how that plan will impact profitability.
4. Asked about a variant on that plan and how it will impact profitability.
5. Asked to make a managerial recommendation as to which plan is preferable.