I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC
Interview
First, fill in the application form which includes several competence based questions
Second, Online numerical test ( they use SHL )
Third, if you pass the previous test then logical reasoning test(SHL)
Fourth, telephone interview ( HSBC Values, the role you applying, remember to prepare examples of the requirement they listed in the job description.)
Fifth, Situational judgement test
Sixth, Assessment centre
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you make yourself fit into the HSBC values and why they important?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC in Mar 2014
Interview
online applications submitted in Feb/Mar, received invitation to numerical and verbal reasoning tests a couple of days later, and received invitation to phone interview afterwards.
the interviewer was nice, introduced herself, and told me to walk me through the cv and asked questions like what was the biggest challenge you faced? how did you solve it? etc etc....remember to refer to hsbc values
I applied online. I interviewed at HSBC in Mar 2014
Interview
First round phone interview is very standard for HSBC. A few introductory questions such as what do you know about the sector and then HSBC. Then 3 situation questions (work preferred) regarding 3 of HSBCs values.
Expect a question in Chinese/Mandarin, or to answer a question in Chinese for Commercial banking.