I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Citizens in June 2022
Interview
It was fairly quick.
The recruiter asked me about 5 Questions.
At first I was denied the position, but a week later I was offered a video interview with the branch manager at the same location.
The video interview went well and she didn’t bother asking questions that the recruiter did.
She wanted to know mostly about my employment history and availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What interest me in this position?
Describe a time where you made a mistake and what you did to fix it.
Describe a time you went above and beyond for a customer
After applying to Citizens, I received an invitation for an AI interview with a service called HireVue. The "interview" consisted of timed "games" that are essentially exercises taken from an ADHD assessment, and a series of more standard interview questions that you must answer on video and which will be scored by their AI system. I received an automated rejection email a couple days later. I have since received multiple emails from Citizens inviting me to apply for the same job they already rejected me from before ever speaking to a human being, except I can't even do that because it simply tells me I've already applied and been rejected from that role.
I applied online through the website, received an email to complete an assessment and answer questions on video. I’m waiting to hear back about an in person interview. Wish me luck.
I applied online. I interviewed at Citizens in Feb 2026
Interview
The do not actually interview candidates: They rely on HireVue AI, and you are required to opt-in for the AI interview process. Basically, you play a few AI-created "games" and then later answer interview questions by recording yourself as the AI platform "rates" you.
I have prior banking and retail experience, so I think I agree with others that their hiring process using AI seems flawed and felt overall uncomfortable since I was not able to 'not' proceed with the application process unless I agree to having AI rate and approve me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for Citizens Bank?
Explain a time you worked with a difficult customer, and how you handled it?