Frequently asked questions

In order to move forward in the application process, you must meet all Basic Qualifications listed on the job requisition. Having the Preferred Qualifications is not required, but they strengthen your application to make you stand out as a candidate.

All roles are full time, unless otherwise stated. If a role is contract, that will be made clear in the job title and job description.

Yes! We offer numerous full-time internship programs for students from an accredited university. Check out our co-op and internship programs on our Students & Grads page.

• Full-time recruitment starts in September (to begin employment the following calendar year)
• Summer co-op and internship recruitment starts in January
• Fall co-op recruitment starts in May
• Winter co-op recruitment starts in September
• Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified when roles are posted

“Associate” refers to both an employee at Capital One, as well as a job level.

Please be sure to attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. For Student & Grads opportunities, please ensure that you’re also attaching a copy of your unofficial transcript in order to be considered.

Our interview process is focused on providing you with an opportunity to showcase your skills and capabilities, creating a robust and comprehensive experience. All applicants will complete an online assessment (programming-focused for Engineering and Data Science/Data Analyst positions, analytics-focused for Business Analyst/Financial Analyst roles, and general skill-based for our other positions). From there, you can expect an initial phone call with someone from our recruiting team. Should you complete these various stages successfully, you will be invited for an in-person or virtual interview.

We conduct a combination of behavioural, business case, technical and job fit interviews, as applicable.

We support our associates at work and outside of work through the benefits offered and the open communication and collaboration we engage in every day. Once you get started with us, you’ll be able to determine with your manager what works best for you and your team.

We encourage our associates to bring their authentic selves to work and celebrate the unique perspectives each associate has to offer. Our Business Resource Groups were created to help support our growing diverse population. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates. To read more about our Diversity and Inclusion journey, check out our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We change with the times and have adopted a flexible hybrid model. Associates working in the hybrid model are expected to come into the office 3 days a week from Tuesday to Thursday, reserving Mondays and Fridays as company-wide virtual days. As was true before the pandemic, expectations of being in the office will be balanced with personal life flexibility. We recognize that everyone has a unique working pattern, so we’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements that will best accommodate you.

Every day might look a little different, but here are some of the great things you can expect: free snacks and drinks in the office, ergonomic working spaces at home and at work, a blocked off lunch hour, and easy access to the Path and Union station. The last Friday of every month is an Invest in Yourself Day – a meeting-free day to devote to your personal or professional development.

Check out our Benefits page for information on the health, dental, and financial benefits that we provide to associates and their dependents.

Our leave program provides associates with time off when growing their families. For eligible associates, we offer paid top-up benefits for maternal/parental leave, in addition to reimbursement for eligible expenses related to adoption.

Capital One’s Educational Assistance Program offers an annual budget to use for tuition, books and eligible fees at a recognized institution. Depending upon your course of study and whether you meet all eligibility requirements, you may be reimbursed through the Educational Assistance Program.