Royal Bank of Scotland Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details Submitted online application, answered 4 mini-essay questions about 'why RBS', 'why this division', 'why you -- your strengths', as well as one last 'hobbies/interest' type of question. Moved to next round, where I completed numerical and reading tests online. Got past that to get a phone interview, where the first few questions were general why this division, why RBS, tell us a bit more about what you understand of the job responsibilities. Afterwards, scenario based behavioural questions. Very friendly interviewer, advised on my interview performance at the end. Did not make to last AC round (if there was any). Process not very transparent -- not very sure what is in stall until one gets invited to complete the tests/ have interviews.

Interview Details Very structured and very disorganised. Applied to Wealth Management but after a number of conversations with HR was transferred to corporate banking as too many people had applied to wealth management. This was after one of the lead recruiters had told me I would be perfect for a role within their wealth management team.

The process involved numerical, logical and personality test. I failed the personality test but managed to convince HR that a personality test is not representative and so got through to the telephone interview.

The telephone interview is outsourced, however what was particularly annoying is that they tell you even if you pass the telephone interview then you won't necessarily make it to the assessment center.

I made it to the assessment centre stage, which involved a group exercise, presentation and skill sessions. However RBS don't seem to change these exercises and so comprehensive details about the specific case studies were listed online in numerous forums which seems unprofessional. The one-to-one interview involved a manager reading competency questions off a piece of paper and writing my responses down all the time. There was no interaction, no interest and this is primarily why I had no intention of wanting to work for them.

After the interviews the interviewees (managers) introduced themselves properly to the whole group. However most of them had been in the job for 25-35 years and seemed very bored with their jobs. The recruitment team all had ill fitting suits and did not inspire or provide a sense that working with RBS would be a good experience.

I received an offer but declined. The interview was with senior managers, yet I felt they were some of the most uninspiring people I have ever met. The whole process made me feel like a machine and gave me absolutely no desire to want to work there.

Reason for Declining – The interview was with senior managers, yet I felt they were some of the most uninspiring people I have ever met. The whole process made me feel like a machine and gave me absolutely no desire to want to work there.

Poor salary and HR was unable to tell me where in the country I would work.

Interview Details Got called up by a recruiter and was asked competency questions.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation

Interview Details I was selected because they needed what I had to offer. It was hard to envisage what they wanted until I got in there. I realized afterwards that I could have been more effective if the person who hired me had enrolled the people I worked with into the project.

Negotiation Details – It was like the manager negotiatng with me was negotiatating on behalf of someone else. The someone else never showed up. It would have been better if the person responsible took responsibility and negotiated directly.

Interview Details RBS used their in-house recruiter AGS who called me in for interview.
That first interview was positive. I met with two senior team members, it all went well and was friendly. They phoned me and told me that they wanted me back for a second interview. Before and right after that first interview RBS was very communicative and then the following week unresponsive not replying to emails until I phoned them.
Later I was told that the manager returned from holiday and requested to interview new candidates.
In addition to that RBS asked agencies to find candidates for this role after it had made an offer to a candidate!

Interview Details Four stage process:
1. Application Form and Situational Judgement Test
2. Online Numeracy and Reasoning Tests
3. Telephone Interview
4. Assessment Centre

Negotiation Details – No negotiation involved. You are asked to provide an immediate indication as to whether you wish to accept the offer or not. You are also made aware that your office location is not provided immediately and you will be informed in the coming months as to where the company will be placing you.

Interview Details Recommended within the organisation after interviewing for another contract role. 1st stage was a telephone interview, 2nd stage face to face with Senior Manager, 3rd stage was with potential peers and the swiss citizen that I would replace.

Interview Details Found out about job through internal company website. Was then given a presentation by members of the department to my old department. Was interviewed as part of mass growth of department by a lady with no connection to the department. Was contacted by phone by department and offered a position.

Interview Details I was placed with this company via an agency (Manpower), so the interview was conducted by my liaison there. My first contact with RBS was the two weeks of intensive training, and the trainers were laid-back, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the process. I was sorry to have to leave (which I did because my husband and I were moving due to his job).

Negotiation Details – None.