Customer Service Representative applicants have rated the interview process at Scotiabank with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 57.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at Scotiabank as a Customer Service Representative according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 33%
Drug test: 33%
Background check: 33%
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Montreal, QC) in Sept 2017
Interview
First call will be with HR from Toronto office. Quite a high level call with generic interview questions. If chosen, the next interview is with the hiring manager. Once again, typical interview questions with a small document with 5 questions to fill out. Questions are compliance and basic banking oriented.
Very chilled and eye opening. They asked me a few questions and more details on my resume. They were very patient and listened. Just be very authentic too it saves
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Toronto, ON) in Oct 2025
Interview
It was good but they did not want me because i did not understand the role which pissed me off a lot and i thought i got it cause i awnsered confidently
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Victoria, BC) in Oct 2025
Interview
Pretty well balanced between formal and informal, keen to understand your goal and explain the company's goal. Pretty clear what they need from you and how they can be part of your growth path. The hr helped to have a better contract as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are my future goals regarding growing inside the banking system or outside?