HSBC Interview
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“So far, I've had the initial phone call, which was pretty straightforward. They asked me why I want to work for HSBC and for a behavioral question. I'm now waiting for the next stage, which is going to be at the bank.”Candidate-reported process
“It was an easy process. 2 interviews with 2 people, 30 mins each. Mostly behavioral questions and questions on your background. Tested excel and tableau proficiency. It was very simple”Candidate-reported process
“They asked me about my earliest possible start date and if I needed a work visa. They also asked some technical questions and were really interested in my first two internship experiences.”Candidate-reported processMore reports lockedRead 300+ more interview experiences
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