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      Internship Interview

      3 Mar 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at HSBC

      Interview

      Introduction and Welcome: The interviewer will greet you and provide an overview of the interview structure. They may ask you to introduce yourself briefly. Competency-Based Questions: You will be asked questions related to your skills, experiences, and how you handle specific situations. Examples include: "Describe a time when you had to work under pressure," or "How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines?" Technical Questions: Depending on the role, you may be asked technical questions relevant to the position. For example, if you're applying for a finance role, you might be asked about financial modeling or risk management. Behavioral Questions: These questions assess your personality and how you fit within the company culture. Examples include: "How do you handle conflict in a team?" or "What motivates you to perform well?" Scenario-Based Questions: You might be presented with hypothetical scenarios to evaluate your problem-solving and decision-making skills. For example, "How would you handle a situation where a client is unhappy with the service?" Questions About HSBC: The interviewer may ask why you want to work at HSBC and what you know about the company. This is your chance to demonstrate your research and enthusiasm for the role. Your Questions: At the end of the interview, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the role, team, or company. Closing Remarks: The interviewer will summarize the interview, explain the next steps in the recruitment process, and thank you for your time.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      why you choice this company
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      Other Internship interview reviews for HSBC

      Internship Interview

      27 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at HSBC

      Interview

      3x 30 minute interviews with competency, finance technical and case study followed by qna. Assessment centre had 4 of us total though interviews were 1 to 1. Tiring but a good experience

      Internship Interview

      28 Feb 2026
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at HSBC (London, England)

      Interview

      Virtual interview. 3x 30 minute interiews for VAC. Variety of interviewers at each stage. Commercial awareness is present in the interview, so make so sure you understand and know current events.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why HSBC? Why .... role?
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      Internship Interview

      4 Feb 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at HSBC

      Interview

      2 assessments. First assessment comprises of situational mcq questions and quantitative questions. Second assessment comprises of video interview questions where they give you a situation and ask how you would handle the situation

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you handle a difficult employee?
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