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Leading by Learning: The Power to Elevate Others For Nil, leadership has never been about how far she can climb, but how she can help others rise along with her. See how leadership impacts associates' lives at Capital One! Article | March 11, 2020 | 3 min read
How to Jumpstart Your Tech Career Jae knew she wanted a career in the Tech field but didn't know how to get there. By participating in mentorship programs, she was able to land her dream software engineering job! Video | March 11, 2020 | 3 min read
How to Create Your Personal Brand Differentiate yourself from the competition by building your personal brand. Why is building your personal brand important in your job search? How can you build your personal brand? Define who you are. Understand your audience. Decide what you want to be known for. Prepare your pitch. Cultivate your social footprint. Article | March 11, 2020 | 4 min read
Workspace Design Through Data: How Capital One Works Can you use workspace design to make people happier at work? Capital One uses a data-backed research approach to do just that! Article | March 11, 2020 | 4 min read
How to Effectively Navigate a Career Change Wanting a new job is easy... but how do you make that transition happen? Learn how to make a career change with Shavonne Gordon from Capital One. Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
The Intersection of Mindfulness and Happiness at Work What do mindfulness and Agile have in common? Sky F, a former Buddhist monk turned Scrum Lead for Tech development, shares how she brings mindfulness and happiness to work everyday through her Scrum work and leading mindfulness classes. Article | June 29, 2020 | 6 min read
How Tuition Reimbursement Helped a Customer Care Associate Further His Career When Manny applied for a call center job at Capital One, he had no idea how our tuition reimbursement benefit would help him get his IT degree. Now a promotion later, he's on track to graduate in 2021. Video | March 11, 2020 | 3 min read
What Life At Capital One is Like for Working Moms Capital One was named a top 100 company for working moms, but what does that mean for people who work here? From benefits like 18 weeks paid maternity leave, to Milk Stork or on-campus rooms for breast feeding, Capital One values and supports working mothers. Article | September 16, 2020 | 8 min read
What is a Business Resource Group at Capital One Business Resource Groups help associates know that they belong at Capital One—but what exactly are they and why are the important? Article | August 12, 2020 | 5 min read
Why You Need Diversity of Thought On Your Team Have you ever been in a meeting where ideas feel unchallenged and solutions feel stagnant? Your team feels like it’s been running in circles without a solution in sight. Maybe the key you need is diversity of thought! Video | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
A Model of Service What kind of support do veterans need as they transition from military to civilian life? For Malina, who served in the military for 12 years, Capital One recognized a skillset that could power a successful career and offered access to a community of veterans who support each other and share her passion for service. Article | May 19, 2020 | 3 min read
A Tale of Two Adoptions For Capital One associate Richard and his wife Dot, who experienced the highs and lows of infertility, the decision to adopt was something they came to embrace fully. They created the family they dreamt of — made easier with the support of Capital One benefits. Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
The Secret to Success: How to Build Career Confidence Everyone experiences self-doubt at times, even the most successful business leaders. Denise, an executive coach, gives you tips and tools to increase your career confidence. Article | March 11, 2020 | 6 min read
6 Resume Tips from a Tech Recruiter How do you make sure your resume has maximum impact? If you're applying for a tech position, you want your resume to represent you well, at a glance! Zach shares 6 tips to help get your resume in tip top shape. Article | March 11, 2020 | 7 min read
The Road to a Forever Family: Ian’s Adoption Story For Kevin and his husband Craig, now parents to a happy and healthy son, the dream of creating a family together was there from the beginning. But the journey to parenthood was fraught with adoption woes, a medical scare and a long wait in a hotel room… Article | March 11, 2020 | 6 min read
Ditch the Self-Doubt: 5 Leadership Lessons for Career-Minded Introverts If you’re an ambitious person, moving your career forward can be a major priority. But what if you’re ambitious and an introvert? Get advice from Don Busick, an introvert and a leader! Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
The Long & Short of Life: What I’ve learned in 20 Years at Capital One Oz, a VP in Product, shares 6 career and life lessons he's learned in his past 20 years at Capital One. Discover how they could change your path! Article | March 11, 2020 | 7 min read
The Currency of Caring: Balancing Community Service and a Career in Finance How do you live out your personal values through the work you do? Shannon found the harmonious balance between work and community service she was looking for at Capital One. Article | March 11, 2020 | 4 min read
How Capital One Volunteers Do you want to change your community for the better? So do we! Find out how Capital One associates volunteer. Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
Capital One is Creating Four Good Born here at Capital One, Four Good has one goal: to solve a problem for a local non-profit within a 4-hour time frame. Discover what volunteering is like at Capital One for our designers. Article | March 11, 2020 | 4 min read
How to Persevere Through Adversity and Achieve Your Career Goals For Daniel, perseverance, tenacity, and the right opportunity at the right time took him from homelessness to homeownership and the career success he desired. Article | March 11, 2020 | 4 min read
Volunteering for Veterans: Raising a Future Service Dog in the Office Capital One Associates in Plano, TX got the unique chance to raise a service dog-in-training in the office setting, while brightening their coworkers’ days and paving the way for a more accessible work space. Learn how this team is making a paw-sitive impact on their workplace! Article | November 6, 2020 | 5 min read
The Art of The Workplace: How Art Inspires Great Work How does your work environment influence the work you do? Albert Einstein once said, “Creativity is contagious,” and that is certainly evident when you walk through the halls of any Capital One building. Learn how creativity is encouraged in the workplace through the Capital One Art Program! Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
How an Unconventional Career Path Led from Scuba Diving to Cyber Risk Management This Capital One Cyber Risk Manager built a career through switching roles and even industries using the four types of career paths: linear, expert, spiral and transitory. Learn how these career paths could take your career in completely new directions! Article | March 11, 2020 | 7 min read
How to Apply for a Job at Capital One When searching for a job, especially at a larger company, it can be confusing to know where to start. But not to worry—we’re here to help you navigate the job application process at Capital One! Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the right role for you. Article | April 27, 2020 | 5 min read
Using My Health Benefits to Take Control of My Diabetes and Learn Better Nutrition What kind of resources does your company offer to help you gain control of your health? In the past few years, Randy has been able to partner with a Capital One Health Center Dietitian to improve his well-being and control his diabetes. Hear more of his story here! Article | March 11, 2020 | 6 min read
Learning to Grow Your Career and Embrace Leadership in Nine Months Capital One associates in our Voices Business Resource Group have the unique opportunity to take part in the Magellan program, a customized, comprehensive nine-month career management and leadership development experience. Learn how they developed their own personal marketing plans and strategies to success! Article | March 11, 2020 | 6 min read
How to Close the Skills Gap in 6 Months Looking to develop new skills and find new opportunities? Louise, VP of Learning and Development, gives you 6 ways to close your skills gap in 6 months. Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
Capital One's Love Language: Food Sushi, shrimp tacos, salad or steak? There’s no denying that delicious food has the power to bring people together and create community. Beyond the art showcased throughout each office and the flexible work spaces, see how life at Capital One is enhanced through our food culture! Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
Owning It: My Journey to Become an Active Leader in Diversity and Inclusion How does Capital One's Diversity and Inclusion journey cultivate a culture of belonging and a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves? Read this Capital One executive's personal story on inclusion in his workplace. Video | August 24, 2020 | 3 min read
What’s To Love About Customer Service? LaKia Shares Her Surprising Experience How many times have you gotten off the phone with your bank and felt like you connected with the agent on a genuine level? "It's the little things that count." LaKia shares Capital One's Surprise & Delight program, where call center associates have the opportunity to get to know customers and surprise them with a gift. Article | March 11, 2020 | 5 min read
Meet and Greets: The Casual Way to Expand Your Network You never know when a casual coffee chat could change the course of your career. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job, but it’s also an effective and exciting way to keep expanding your connections, even when you’re not job hunting. Read more on tips and tricks to enhance your networking skills! Article | March 11, 2020 | 6 min read
Daring to Lead Imperfectly: Shedding the Armor of Perfection Cindy, an executive in Product Management, shares her journey into unarmored and authentic, daring leadership. Daring leadership encourages leading by example to put one’s self out there, to share different points of view and create an environment where everyone feels safe and encouraged to contribute. Article | April 2, 2020 | 5 min read
7 Tips to Ace Your Case Interview The case interview is simply a chance for you to showcase the unique business problem solving skills you can bring to a variety of consulting, analyst or leadership roles. Prepping for a case interview can feel intense, but with our 7 tips, you’ll be prepared to tackle your case interview with confidence. Article | March 11, 2020 | 6 min read
Balancing Well-Being and Working Hard During Business Hours and Beyond Completing impactful, challenging work while having a robust and fulfilling life outside of the office can sound like a tall order, but these women are proof it’s possible. Learn from some of our associates themselves how they are living their best lives in and out of the office each day! Article | March 26, 2020 | 5 min read