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Review Process Needs Work

Lead Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Capital One for 20 years
August 29, 2023
Richmond, Virginia
3.0
Pros

Diverse and inclusive work environment. Generally working with very talented industry professionals. Good work/life balance.

Cons

The review and promotion process is widely agreed to be terrible. Management has pre-determined performance buckets to place employees in. In situations where many employees are doing well, it forces management to rank employees lower to meet required quotas.

Worse, the review process is conducted by all management directly above you. This leads to a competitive atmosphere where there is excessive focus on appeasing managers across all teams rather than helping your coworkers.

Mostly, it relies on your direct manager to adequately represent your accomplishments. In general, success is too strongly weighted on workplace politics as a popularity contest.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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