I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at CIBC
Interview
It took 3 weeks to complete the whole process. I was contacted for phone interview which lasted from 45 minutes. Then I was invited for a face to face interview which take place at a branch. It was a half an hour interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Tell me about your experience in financial industry?
Q: What is you business plan to build a success business as an Advisor?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Edmonton, AB) in Nov 2021
Interview
There were several interviews, some of them were more technical and experience based, others - more conversational. Overall it was a thorough process that helped me to understand the company and most importantly the branch culture. The manager made really great impression. I particularly enjoyed chatting with people in the same job in different branches. That gave a good outlook as to what can be expected.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly about my previous experiences, how I see the industry and what approach I take when planning and communicating with a client.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Calgary, AB)
Interview
Initial telephone screening process took approximately 45 minutes. Gauge of competencies and personality. After this I was invited for an in person interview, about 7 days after telephone screen. Conducted a panel interview which consisted of 4 current managers with salesforce experience. Very thorough and specific questions. Interview was booked for 1 hour and lasted exactly that long.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you think of a time when you had to deliver difficult news to a client while successfully maintaining a client relationship?