I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Feb 2010
Interview
Online screening, telephone interview, assessment centre.
Procedures really standardised but a bit impersonal. Many competency questions (too many).
AC with standard numerical test, case study discussion, and several motivational interviews.
Questions about market awareness. Reasoning abilities and calculations.
Nice experienced people to talk to. But don't find a real HSBC identity.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you received a constructive feedback. How did you react to that ?
Included analytical skills where we received case studies of portfolio and how to minimise risks/maximise returns. Interview asks about specific related to firm’s values and initiatives like in ESG for example
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How can you maximise on the opportunity for this internship?
I was in a group interview with less than 5 students. The departments heads have talked to each student individually, and it was not that hard. However, students are pretty competitive.
Applied online and had to complete a job simulation test. They sent me micro exercises I needed to complete before the Superday, and the Superday consisted of 4 interviews (two behavioral and two technical)
