I applied online. I interviewed at CIBC (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2026
Interview
The hiring and communication process felt highly unprofessional and poorly managed. After completing multiple interview rounds, I was contacted by phone and told that an offer would be issued. Following that conversation, the discussion naturally moved to logistical topics such as potential start date, relocation, and compensation, and the conversations concluded positively, leaving me with the clear impression that the process was moving forward.
However, several days later, I was unexpectedly informed that I was no longer being considered for the role. All of this communication occurred verbally without formal written confirmation, which made the situation even more confusing.
Being told that an offer would be issued, having positive follow-up discussions, and then having the decision reversed days later created unnecessary uncertainty and disruption. A more structured and transparent communication process would help maintain candidate trust during hiring.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to write SQL queries based on a database schema that was shared during the interview, along with a couple of LeetCode-style algorithm questions in the easy to medium difficulty range.
I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at CIBC
Interview
It was a 45 minute phone call involving technical questions and behavioral questions. They want you to watch the time and only answer the question properly and efficiently. Quality over Quantity don't go on and on about a story they are asking a question answer it. Best way to answer the question is 3 parts.
1. Describe the situation
2. Describe the problem
3. Describe how you solved it and what you learned
that's it nothing more no emotions or anything personal simple and to the point.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Describe HTML to someone who has no programming knowledge?
