I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (Londres, Inglaterra) in Apr 2014
Interview
The process started with an online application forum (grades, personal and contact info etc) with standard competency and motivational questions. Online numerical test, verbal test and situational judgement test. Next was the telephone interview where standard competency and motivational questions were asked. The final stage was an assessment centre consisting of a 1-1 interview, group analysis exercises and individual report write-up using information from the group exercises to give a recommendation.
The questions were challenging and very difficult. They utilised off the wall thinking and also wanted to see what my response to pressure or dissapointment was. Also they asked questions to see my knowledge and about my work experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was your biggest failure and how did you overcome it?
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (Londres, Inglaterra) in Feb 2012
Interview
Clear and straight forward assessment process. Everything is explained in detail, so make sure to listen carefully to all instructions. Do not try to read ahead even if you are given some documents, because you will just get confused and miss some important things that are being said. Try to show your enthusiasm for the role at all stages and take an active role in group exercises. Stick to the task and use the facts provided. The exercises are not difficult if you have a common sense approach. The time is shorter than you might expect so prioritise, do not spend too much time planning and do not panic. Show that you can perform well under pressure.