5 rounds of interviews; digital screen, then a call with HR, a chat with the team and then 2 with the executive. All of that for me to have to reach out to HR for a status update that provided no real information... to finally get the dreaded rejection email. ONLY to then find the job reposted on job boards. WOW!
Other Executive Assistant Interview Reviews for HSBC
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (New York, NY) in Oct 2025
Interview
Pretty clear. There's an assessment, an HR follow-up, and then they give you an on-demand interview where you record yourself answering questions. It was kind of strange to record yourself answering questions, instead of speaking to someone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walk me through your resume, what attracted you to this Executive Assistant role, how do you prioritize tasks when supporting a busy executive...
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (Londres, Angleterre) in Feb 2024
Interview
Values assessment - pick statements that best describe you.
On Demand interview - record answers to questions & submit.
1hr virtual interview with Hiring Manager (+ notetaker) - competency based questions & discussion about the role, the stakeholder & the business.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
· Give me an example of a time when you had to engage a number of different people or teams in order to offer the best possible solution to an issue
· Tell me about a time when you had multiple demands put on your time
· Give me an example that best demonstrates how you live the values of your current/most recent organisation
· Give me an example of a when you have had to hold your own point of view under challenge
· Describe a time when you have recognised from your analysis that you needed to escalate an issue
