Candidate Interview Experiences at HSBC

Candidate 1 — Campus Recruitment for Software / Tech Role

My name is sushant ,I applied for HSBC via campus placement. The process had four rounds: an online coding test, a value-assessment test, a technical interview, and then HR. In the coding test I solved 2 problems and a few MCQs. In the tech interview, they asked me to code a linked-list problem: implement insertion and reversal, and also asked basic OOP questions. After that came HR: “Why HSBC?”, “What programming language are you comfortable with?”, “Are you ready to relocate?”. I was selected — I joined as a Trainee Software Engineer.

Candidate 2 — Off-Campus / External Applicant for Analyst/Non-Dev Role

My name is Faizan ,I applied online for an analyst role. First, I cleared an online assessment (MCQs and situational judgment). Next came a video-interview round (pre-recorded or live), where questions were about my resume, motivation, and some behavioral questions like “Why do you want this role?”, “What are your career goals?”, “How do you work under pressure?”. After that, there was a final HR discussion. The interviewers were polite, it felt like a friendly conversation. But after final round, I got no communication even after weeks — that was frustrating and delayed.

Candidate 3 — Internship / Entry-Level Role Interview

My name is Deepti and I had applied for an internship at HSBC. First round was an online assessment combining aptitude and coding/logic questions. Then a technical + HR round. In the tech part, questions included basic programming, data structures, and project-related questions. HR asked generic questions: “Tell me about yourself”, “Why this role?”, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”, “Are you willing to relocate?”. The atmosphere was calm, interviewers were friendly, making it easier to explain. But I wasn’t selected this time; I learned I should have prepared projects and core programming stronger.

Candidate 4 — Customer / Operations / Service Role Interview

I interviewed for a customer-service / operations role (non-technical). The interview had two main stages: first a telephonic HR screening (basic questions about background, communication, availability), then a face-to-face interview (or video) with a panel for personality fit. Questions were about my prior experience (if any), how I deal with customers, scenario-based situational questions (e.g. handling angry customers, conflict, ethical behaviour), and some general job-related ones. It was more behavioural than technical. I was selected. The interview was simple, conversational, and fairly quick.

Candidate 5 — Fresher Interview for Software/Tech Role with Mixed Rounds

I applied for a software-engineer role as fresher. First came an online assessment (MCQs + basic programming logic). Then “Interview 1” — I gave a self-introduction, described projects from my resume. They asked which programming language I know, then asked a coding question to implement a function (easy/medium level). After that, I got shortlisted to the next round where I faced HR: asked about strengths & weaknesses, why HSBC, where I see myself in 5 years, and willingness to relocate. I got offer letter. The process overall was fair, well-structured, though a bit time-consuming due to scheduling delays.

🔎 Common Patterns from These Experiences

• Multi-stage process: Often includes online assessment → technical round (coding / questions on OOP, data structures, projects) → HR or behavioral round.
• Resume + Project knowledge matters: Interviewers ask about whatever you list in resume — programming languages, projects, internships.
• Behavioral questions are common: Expect “Why HSBC?”, “Strengths/weakness”, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”, “Are you willing to relocate?”, etc.
• Variability depending on role: Technical roles involve coding/data-structure questions; customer or operations roles focus more on communication, behaviour, and situational aptitude.
• Screening and waiting delays: Sometimes after initial rounds, candidates wait for long before hearing back. This seems common from reports of sign-off delays.

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