Software Development Intern Review
at Capital One
Internship (1 Month+)
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a Software Engineering Intern, your role is to work on the project you had been given or decided on with your manager and mentor. This involves designing, developing, and testing the application or software you create. Additionally, you work on a group project throughout the internship with fellow interns. At the end of the internship, you present your work on both projects to other employees and interns.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I felt that I was given adequate responsibility - I was in control of my project and had a lot of say in the design decisions being made. There was enough help such that the responsibility didn't feel overwhelming, which was nice.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
My programming skills (Java, JavaScript, React) have benefited greatly from my time at Capital One. Additionally, I have gained more experience of working in an Agile software development environment. My interpersonal skills (communication, conflict resolution, etc.) also developed by working so closely with team members.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The support was excellent - my mentor was always on hand to support me and all of my other team members were also always willing to help. The quality of their advice and support was very high and contributed greatly to the success of my project.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Company culture is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. As a transgender person, I faced no discrimination as a result of it. Work-life balance is taken incredibly seriously and you are highly encouraged to keep a healthy balance. You only have to go into the office twice a week as well, which contributes to this good balance.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I massively enjoyed my time on the internship. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about it!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Capital One
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Capital One to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Capital One
The interview process is quite long but if you get past the initial few stages (coding assessment and one-way interview) you have a good chance of making it through. Otherwise, just be yourself. Try and talk to Capital One recruiters beforehand; talking to them can be a good way to boost your application chances as they can offer tips + they now know your name.
