I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Apr 2020
Interview
A strengths based interview that lasted around an hour.
Several smaller tests.
One was an individual presentation where you had a few minutes to read information then give a presentation.
A group exercise - presentation again.
A more technical test looking at if HSBC should give a company a loan
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you friends describe you?
What have you done to show this description?
How could HSBC improve its commercial banking for its customers
All virtual. Firstly CV submission without a cover letter, Secondly online apt test + situational test + mini tasks, Thirdly HR phone call, Finally super day for individual behavorial and technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Self intro, why HSBC, what challenges are there for HSBC, recent news
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (Hong Kong) in Oct 2023
Interview
The process starts off with an hour-long values-based test accompanied by a data analysis test and then moves on to a job simulation accompanied by online interview questions. After that, HR asked me for my transcript and proof of a visa in the country I applied for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They give you different scenarios and then ask how you would respond to them.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at HSBC (Hong Kong) in Jan 2023
Interview
- assessment centre: one round interview, asking about technical and behavioural questions - before the assessment centre, there is an apt test and job simulation The interview is conducted in group.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your strength and weakness? What do you know about commercial bank?