I applied online. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Jun 2015
Interview
The telephone interview was not as friendly as I expected. It was like an interrogation and made me feel guilty for applying. I was nervous as it was my first interview. No additional questions, no empathy at all. Maybe I had a bad luck with the HR person.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (New Toronto, ON) in Mar 2011
Interview
It was an easy interview.....they ask me very generic questions.....like the basic questions required for the interviee. ..they have me an office tour.....met 5 different people....
They a were all friendly....
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC in Jun 2015
Interview
I applied online and received a phone call interview after 2 weeks. The telephone interview was by HR. The HR person asked plenty of personality test kind of questions then asked why I wanted to work in CIBC, how much I know about the role of CSR, why do I think I am suitable for this position, and how many hours I would be willing to work (there were two positions available). The interview took 20 minutes then she told me that I will be contacted for an interview in the branch. A week later I received a call from branch manager for an interview. It was an easy routine interview. 3 days later I got the offer and the manager told me that they think I am suitable for a financial advisor position but as there is no openings at that point, I can start as CSR and move to FA as soon as there is an opening. This was very valuable for me as it shows how much CIBC provides their employees with the opportunity to grow if they see the potential.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It was a pretty routine interview: asked about previous work experience, details of my CV, explain a situation you reached a sales goal, explain a case that you went above and beyond your responsibilities, what is your strength, what is your weakness, how do you overcome your weakness, why CIBC, what are your long term career goals, how does your previous employer define you, how do you define yourself, how do your peers define you, any specific salary in mind?, etc.
quite easy. JUST BE CONFIDENT!