The interview process was straightforward and well organized. It began with an initial screening call with HR, followed by one or two interviews with the hiring manager and team members. Questions focused on past experience, technical skills, and situational scenarios. Overall, communication was clear and the process moved at a reasonable pace.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They focused mostly on behavioral questions, especially around past experiences and problem-solving.
This was a fully professional interview with plenty of opportunity and time to discuss all the details of my career and experience to date, and to exchange ideas about the opportunity on offer.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC (London, England) in May 2025
Interview
Interview process done via online assessment. HSBC provided clear guidelines and good communication. I had to record myself and answer three different questions.
HR contacted me after the online process to confirm profile and answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe my self/skills, aspirations if I joined the team and HSBC values/strategies
Candidates applying for Director roles take an average of 84 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at HSBC overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at HSBC as a Director according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Skills test: 22%
Background check: 22%
One on one interview: 22%
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