I applied through university. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at HSBC in Nov 2010
Interview
1, online application/initial resume screening/aptitude and personality test (the aptitude test is very time-pressured and the personality test is just gruelingly boring...)
2, phone interview (30 mins)
3, panel interview with 3 or 4 people (30 mins)
Behavioral questions, no technical questions. Focus on leadership qualities as well as communication, teamwork, project management skills.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What do you know about HSBC and what makes you suitable for the role?
Tell me about your leadership experience? (In place of leadership experience, also "customer experience", "sales experience", "project management", "conflict resolution", etc)