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You know who you are and what you want. It drives you to be your best. That’s why we want you at Capital One. We’re doing some bold, transformative things here. You’re empowered to explore, create and do what’s never been done before. Like changing banking for good. What’s in it for you? A career surrounded by brilliant minds. People from different backgrounds, experiences and education levels. Coming together to create a sense of belonging. Supporting you where you are and where you want to be. Here’s your chance to do real, impactful work that matters—without giving up your life or integrity to achieve it. That’s life at Capital One. read more

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CEO: Richard Fairbank

Joining Capital One - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Capital One is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Capital One employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	9%
Somewhat Prepared	14%
Unprepared	9%
Very Unprepared	18%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Capital One are rated a B. At Capital One most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. 72% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Capital One.

Answer	Percent
Every week	26%
Once a month	32%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	11%
Never	17%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	18%
No	82%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 64% of men and 46% of women at Capital One said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Capital One employees earn $135,045. Capital One ranks in the Top 20% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at Capital One.

Average Salaries at Capital One by Department

$129k*

Engineering

$215k*

Product

$94k*

Design

$155k*

Marketing

$72k*

Operations

$46k*

Admin

$113k*

Business Dev

$92k*

Finance

$79k*

Communications

$82k*

Customer Support

$128k*

$128k

$208k*

Legal

$174k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Capital One, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Capital One the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Capital One, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	11%
Comp & Benefits	38%
Co-Workers	21%
Comfort & Familiarity	19%
Career Advancement Opportunities	11%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	10%
1 hour	45%
45 minutes	6%
30 minutes	17%
I eat at my desk	22%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	5%
Once a week	25%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	24%
Never	16%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Capital One ranks in the Bottom 40% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 49% of employees feel as though Capital One is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 45% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Capital One.

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	49%
No	51%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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