Internship applicants have rated the interview process at HSBC with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Internship roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at HSBC overall takes an average of 26 days.
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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
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at HSBC (Chennai) in Mar 2025
Interview
Applied for internship in the on-campus placement drive.
Online behavioral test (15mins)
Online assessment
in-person Interview
We were asked to register on their job portal. I didn't make it and they only chose a limited number of people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you prefer the traditional way of doing things?
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.