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Capital One

Product Challenge Review

at Capital One

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Finance

Nottingham

Review Submitted: November 2022

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4.3/5 - Skills Development
4.3/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Skills session on memo writing
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I realised I didn't want to go into that particular field due to my lack of mathematical knowledge, which was good to know.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Critical business thinking
Written and verbal communication in a formal business context
Awareness of how businesses approach decision making
An appreciation of trade-offs between maximising profit, aligning to brand values and taking risks
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very uplifting, really good vibes int he office and very friendly staff.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Very much so, it was out of my comfort zone and a great opportunity
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Capital One
4/5
Would you recommend Capital One to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capital One
Have prior mathematic knowledge. Show creativity and thinking outside the box.
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