I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Sep 2021
Interview
Masters-level Associate interview. Spoke with an Associate on the team and was short-listed for an interview process. First round was the standard 15/15 behavioural and technical. Second round was financial modelling over the weekend based on an M&A scenario.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1R Technical - if the gov't raised corporate taxes, tell me the three areas impacted in your DCF.
The interviewers (there were three of them, were very fair and accomodating. The interviewer was professional and impartial. They made the atmosphere relaxing and engaging. At the end of the interview, I felt like \i was already a part of the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What soft skills do you possess that will put you in good stead to be successful at the job.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Jun 2022
Interview
I applied online on the CIBC job board. Got an e-mail response 5 days later to let me know that i had been selected for a phone interview that was scheduled for the following Monday (4 days later).
I had the phone screening interview with HR which went well and then i was immediately scheduled for a video interview with a hiring manager the next day. I had the video interview the next day and it also went well. I got a call 20 mins after the interview ended to be verbally offered the position. I accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself?
What do you think is an allowable number of times to be late or call off work in a year?
What motivates you to keep going day after day in a repetitive job?
What is a career achievement that you are proud of so far?
Why do you want to work for CIBC?
Role play with a store customer trying to return a product without proof of purchase (receipt)