I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Jul 2016
Interview
A recruiter approached me after I posted my resume on Indeed. She referred me to her colleague, who contacted me after one week through email.
- Phone interview: basic question - background, related experience and availability
- Face interview: In person with district hiring manager - similar to what HR asked and he would let you know whether you get hired or not immediately. No negotiation on salary.
PS. Background check is a headache.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at CIBC (Vancouver, BC) in Aug 2013
Interview
Informal and genuine. It was a positive experience as I connected immediately with the assistant branch manager. I first applied online but didn't wait to be connected to my branch of choice (which I specified in the application). I immediately went to the branch I wanted to work at and introduced myself and I had the interview on the same day in -person. I don't think it's like this anymore anywhere and now you are only accepted online.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
These were very common sense and sensible questions. It was the kind of conversation where someone was genuinely trying to get to know you to gauge if you were able to commit to being part of the team and had the enthusiasm to want to continue working there.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at CIBC (Toronto, ON) in Jan 2017
Interview
The interview process was simple. I had to send my resume, and a cover letter. Once reviewed, the recruiter emailed me for an in-person interview.
At the interview I was asked behavioral and technical questions. I did not get into second round.