I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Scotiabank in Jul 2010
Interview
the interview was conducted by a friendly assistant manager. it was quite easy even for the entry level positions, several behavior questions, focusing on the communication skills. The key would be the employer loyalty. the work is quite routine, mostly call domestic brokers and retail branches, busy at every 15th and month ends.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
do u have a time when arguing with someone over the phone?
It was really easy and welcoming! Interviewer makes you feel comfortable. Basic Interview questions. Describe how you will be an asset to the team. Ask questions at the end. No entrance exam.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Toronto, ON) in Aug 2016
Interview
interview was only 30 minutes conducted by 2 managers. It was casual and easy. They asked very generic interview questions. You can prepare for the interview by looking up best responses to typical interview questions online.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Toronto, ON) in Dec 2014
Interview
The job was regarding a level 4 position within the bank. It consisted of a two person interview that lasted a total of 45 mins in length. The interview proved to be informal and much less stressful than one would anticipate. The questions were very general and not too specific or situationally based.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where I could see myself in 5 years? Why I was a good fit for the job? What my interests were outside of my career/studies? What I felt my weaknesses.
Account Officer applicants have rated the interview process at Scotiabank with 1.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Account Officer roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Scotiabank overall takes an average of 21 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Scotiabank as a Account Officer according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 20%
Background check: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
Skills test: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
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