Software Academy Graduate Programmer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
March 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was pretty enjoyable. There was a coding test first, and then a video interview consisting of pre-recorded questions. I wish they would get back to candidates quicker, as I am still waiting for feedback.
Questions
Why Capital One?
Why this grad scheme?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Capital One Software Academy Graduate Programmer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Software Academy Graduate Programmer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Capital One's Software Academy Graduate Programmer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Capital One Work Experiences
2.0
Poor Management and Planning
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
November 11, 2024
Pros: Sometimes there can be really exciting work.
Cons: Often in-flight work will be cancelled/discontinued due to poor planning and constant pivoting from management. Individuals are then penalized in progression reviews for non-delivery completion.
In some cases, when work is cancelled, there are no other deliverables planned.
4.0
Good Company, Big Company Downsides
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 19, 2025
Pros: Very good company and opportunity.
Cons: The same as other big companies.
4.0
Good Benefits, Demanding Managers
Software Test Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 4, 2022
Pros: Employee-friendly policies and benefits
Cons: Some managers can be very demanding.
- 2.0Poor Management and PlanningSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomNovember 11, 2024Pros: Sometimes there can be really exciting work.Cons: Often in-flight work will be cancelled/discontinued due to poor planning and constant pivoting from management. Individuals are then penalized in progression reviews for non-delivery completion. In some cases, when work is cancelled, there are no other deliverables planned.
- 4.0Good Company, Big Company DownsidesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 19, 2025Pros: Very good company and opportunity.Cons: The same as other big companies.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Demanding ManagersSoftware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 4, 2022Pros: Employee-friendly policies and benefitsCons: Some managers can be very demanding.
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