I met with an interviewer who asked about my education. When I explained I didn't have a college degree, she said I didn't qualify for the position and "you're welcome to apply for other positions on our website."

The interviewer, however, was polite and professional.

When I pointed out that I have almost 20 years (yes, twenty) of experience in this field, she said it didn't matter and that her hands were "tied behind her back."

A note to Capital One: College degrees mean nothing if a candidate has more than triple the years of experience in all of the other areas of requirements.

If you're going to turn away people with pure talent and mountains of experience because of ignorant bureaucratic rules, then all you're doing is hindering your company.

Sure, you might find someone who can do an OK job, but you're also turning away people who could have done a GREAT job.

For goodness sake, you required 2-3 years experience for each technology, and my resume showed I have over 15 years of experience in some fields. All of that experience, certifications, and technical classes are good-for-naught?

If anything, this is an indicator that Capital One values obedience and expensive pieces of paper over talent, real-world experience, and independent thinkers (especially as exemplified by my interviewer).

I do not recommend this company based on this poor experience.

What's the highest level of education you've achieved?