Capital One Business Analyst
Hey Guys,
I'm going in for a final round interview with Capital One for their Business Analyst position. I've looked at every single interview review on GlassDoor for this position and I'm getting the vibe that they recycle some cases.
Can anyone who's gone through the process give me any tips or advice? It seems as if you aren't socially retarded, you will do okay in the behavioral. And the case interviews don't seem to be too difficult. So that being said, I'm getting the vibe that it really shouldn't be that difficult to get an offer. However, the vast majority of people who write reviews on the interview process were not extended offers. And these are people who said that the case studies were easy and straightforward.
What gives? As it stands now, this is the job I want to land the most and I would be absolutely ecstatic if I received an offer, so I really want to maximize my chances of doing well on the interviews.
So yeah, any and all advice/tips would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance!





They are really intent on
They are really intent on getting people who will stick around for the long-term.
Isn't Business Analyst tech
Isn't Business Analyst tech support and updating databases? Just tell them you are great at programming and the projects you worked on. I think they probably are looking for you to know C++/ Java/ MySQL.
Long term as in work there
Long term as in work there for more than 2-3 years? Or long term as in work there, go get your MBA, and come back?
Either way, thanks for the tip. I'll definitely drop that I would like to stay there long term.
No, it's not tech support or
No, it's not tech support or updating databases. I'd assume that's more for the Data Analyst role.
BA's are more about strategy/profit maximizing solutions for Cap One business tactics.
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This sounds like a pretty straighforward business admin osition. I don't know much about the company at all, so post an update if you work there.....
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I did the first round with
I did the first round with Capital one for the BA internship (same exact process as for full time). I got invited to the second round, but didn't go becasue I accepted an offer somewhere else.
The case I had was about a ferry operation in Sydney. Quite simple really. Had to figure our what was driving demand for the ferry company. It was easy to see they were charging too high of a price. Then I was given different estimates for sales growth if prices were lowered by different amounts. From there it was just a matter of calculating which was most profitable. The math was super easy, nothing more than adding and coming up with (but not solving) a basic algebraic equation for the breakeven. Capital One seems to be obsessed with break even equations. Several friends interviewed at the same time as me and all had to calculate a breakeven.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Thanks! That actually helps a
Thanks! That actually helps a lot, as I've seen a lot of people mention the ferry case but never any additional details.
Anyone else have any input?
I had a phone interview with
I had a phone interview with them and then a regular one but canceled because I had an offer that I took. Had friends that interviewed and they all said the interview was very technical compared to what they were used to so take that for what it is worth.