Interviewing at HSBC
See what people said about the interview process at HSBC.
Interview experience
Based on 1,151 interviews
Average
Interview difficulty
Based on 1,241 interviews
Medium
Interview process length
Based on 1,079 interviews
More than one month
Interview process at HSBC
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 6.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 5.
Interview process length
More than one month
27%
About a month
20%
About a week
20%
About two weeks
19%
About a day or two
14%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data
What candidates say about the interview process at HSBC
- Standard interview processShared on 24 October 2018 - Senior Project Manager (Contract) - London
- Long... apply online then telephone before face to faceShared on 18 July 2018 - UB - Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Like to hear you career history.Why you wanting to change jobsWhy do you think you are suitable for this roleShared on 5 April 2018 - Operations Team Leader (Temporary position) - Redditch, Worcestershire
Interview questions at HSBC
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- Role play Why choose the role Past experienceShared on 14 February 2019 - Customer Service Advisor - Leeds, West Yorkshire
- When can I startShared on 30 October 2018 - Premier Relationship Manager - Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Dress smartShared on 23 September 2018 - Customer Service Agent - Coventry, West Midlands
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The first interview at HSBC
How candidates got an interview
- Recruiter contacted me23%
- Through Indeed20%
- Other17%
- Other online job site16%
- Employee referral14%
How candidates received their first interview at HSBC
- Applied through the online website for the role. Then you get invited to complete a series of questions. If successful you get an interview which is based on the SMART technique.Shared on 8 October 2019 - Customer Service Advisor - Leicester, Leicestershire
- Applying through the HSBC websiteShared on 17 May 2019 - Mortgage Consultant - Leeds
- Via AgencyShared on 17 February 2019 - Regulatory Reporting Accountant - London, Greater London
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