CICC General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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CICC
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online with CV + transcript. A recruiter/HR reached out within ~1–3 weeks to confirm availability, preferred group/location, and basic fit (motivation, resume walkthrough, start/end dates). Round 1 (HR / screening call, 15–30 min): background, “why CICC / why this team,” internship timeline, language preference (Chinese/English), and basic behavioral questions. Round 2 (Team interview, 30–45 min): more in-depth resume drill + motivation. For finance roles, expect core technicals (accounting, valuation, markets), plus a few quick mental math questions. Interviewers also probed how I think under pressure and whether I can communicate clearly and concisely.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What's your motivation for applying?
- Can you walk me through your resume?
- What are your start and end dates for the internship?
CICC
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
This was an average difficulty interview process. I went through several rounds. The people I interviewed with were nice. They just asked me questions, and that was it. Overall, it was an average difficulty interview process with multiple rounds, and the interviewers were pleasant. The questions were straightforward.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself and answer a technical question?
- Tell me about yourself and answer a technical question.
CICC
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process had 2 phases. First, there was a direct interview with the mentor, and then an interview with the VP. They asked general questions like introducing yourself, going over your CV, and technical questions about WACC. They really focused on industry insights and sometimes challenged my answers.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Can you walk me through your resume?
- Can you explain WACC?
CICC General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CICC interview reports.
“If depreciation goes up by $10, how does that affect the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“How is the beta calculated for the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)?”
Read reports →“How does an increase of 5 in depreciation affect the three financial statements?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between the direct and indirect methods for preparing the cash flow statement?”
Read reports →“How do you think the RMB appreciating will impact the Chinese economy?”
Read report →“Can you name the head of the XX department within the Chinese government?”
Read report →“What do you foresee for USD/CNY for the remainder of 2024?”
Read report →“Given a scenario where inventory changes, how would that impact the income statement and balance sheet?”
Read report →“Regarding China's shift to a registration system in the stock market, what are your thoughts?”
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