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CapitalOne Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 27 Oct 2015

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Gaurav Singhvi

posted on 14 Sep 2015

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was Data Interpretation.Time constraint. It was important to look for easier questions than solve the ones which were time consuming. Just a notch tougher that DI of CAT.
Tips: Look for easier problems in the paper. Avoid silly mistakes.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: I had 3 interviews all of which were case studies. The difficulty level kept increasing as the interview process moved forward. Became very math intensive. Be sure you be very logical while answering and consider all the basic factors which affect the profitability of a particular change.
Tips: Keep talking to the interviewer. They help. Be confident

General Tips: Be very confident. Try avoiding silly mistakes. Apologize to them if you commit any.
Skills: Basic Econimics, Framing equations out of given data, Making sense of the given data, Basic knowledge of how the products in the case studies work
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: One of the best in its field.
Funny Moments: I had to have a quick break(Had to pee) in middle of a problem during the 3rd interview. The guy was chilled out and he understood and permitted me. But it was awkward to ask such a thing.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Domain and product knowledge
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Domain and product experience

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How comfortable are you with Consulting ? How would you rate yourself in leadership skills ? Tell us an incident where your strength was valuable to the organization !
  • Q2. What are your strong technical areas and skills. How would you rate yourself ? Then come the questions as per your mention of skillset.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it real and prepare well.
If you are hesitant to a few answers, so be it .
Let them know what you think is correct.
If you don't know or cant recall the answer, better say it openly and move forward with your next question.
Self-confidence and impressive communication skills will do half the job.
Prepare well and be ready to explain your work experience thoroughly.
You are trained in FIS when you join and there's ample time to catch up with the business. The mentors are good and approachable.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is modified and Macaulay duration
  • Ans. 

    Modified and Macaulay duration are measures of bond price sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

    • Modified duration measures the percentage change in bond price for a 1% change in yield.

    • Macaulay duration is the weighted average time to receive all cash flows from a bond.

    • Both measures help investors assess interest rate risk and make informed investment decisions.

    • For example, a bond with a longer Macaulay duration will...

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  • Q2. Previous role related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in the interview and prepare well for the interview. Also once selected be ready to negotiate well

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