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      IBD Interview

      20 Mar 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Hong Kong
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at HSBC (Hong Kong) in Dec 2017

      Interview

      Online application, followed by 2 online tests, a phone interview and finally assessment centre. Online tests involved a numerical test, situational judgement test etc. Online tests were not very difficult as long as you practice enough. Have 5 interviews in AC, both group and individual, technical and behavioural.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why HSBC?
      Answer question
      1

      Other IBD interview reviews for HSBC

      IBD Interview

      24 Apr 2022
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in Jan 2019

      Interview

      Asked many questions both business related and personal to assess fitness for the job and the company values. Paid for one night stay in hotel for night before interview. Overall, pleasant process that lasted an entire day. Heard back promptly within a week.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Whether I would be able to tolerate the hours
      Answer question

      IBD Interview

      19 Sept 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (New York, NY) in Sept 2016

      Interview

      the interviewer is kind and helpful. i got a little nervous at first, but he told me that i should be more relaxed it was great and most of questions are prepared mostly behavior questions

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Strengths and Weakness? why HSBC
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