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Commonwealth Bank of Australia General Intern Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 88 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.6 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
62.5% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

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Intern

Other · nearly a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

It was a straightforward process. You apply online, then do an online assessment with behavioural, numerical, and IQ questions. After that, there's a video interview that's behavioural and lasts about 20 minutes with 9 questions. Finally, there's an assessment center.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about yourself, your interests, and your field of study?
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Intern

Finance · a year ago

Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So, first they'll chat with you a bit about yourself, then ask some basic technical questions and some behavioral ones. For the behavioral questions, make sure to answer using the STAR format. The behavioral questions usually focus on challenges you've faced, your experience working in teams, and the skills you've picked up along the way.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What are the various risks that a bank encounters?
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Intern

Other · a year ago

Intern Average Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

They asked me a bunch of questions and then I got the offer, but then they never replied back to me, which was a really bad experience. It's really disappointing when you don't hear back, especially after you showed interest and put in effort.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • Tell me about yourself and what sparked your interest in this role and company.
  • What would you say are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?
  • How do you approach and manage challenging or tough situations?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia General Intern Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Commonwealth Bank of Australia interview reports.

Regarding the recent APRA / Royal Commission report, what were your thoughts?

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How could the bank effectively implement these recommendations and improve its business?

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Can you share an instance where you relied on your intuition over factual evidence?

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How do you keep yourself updated with the latest in the industry?

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How do you keep your knowledge current in your area of expertise?

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Can you share an instance where you studied before an important event?

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Could you explain a complex concept to an audience unfamiliar with the topic?

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Could you discuss the external trends that are influencing your chosen field?

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What made you decide on this particular stream and why do you think CBA is a suitable choice for you?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 88 Commonwealth Bank of Australia interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 42.7%
Technical 26.5%
Other 12.4%
Group 7.6%
Presentation 6.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 13.6%
Average 68.2%
Difficult 18.2%

Candidate experience

Neutral 30.7%
Positive 62.5%
Negative 6.8%