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Updated 3 Apr 2023

HSBC Group HR Specialist Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR related questions were asked
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR related related questions were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared for the profile for which you have applied

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Do you still expect to get a hike in this pandemic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The straight forward answer got me a good hike.

Answer was
Frankly speaking getting a job in this pandemic would be enough fore but i think as per the name and big company like you should maintain the reputation and give a decent hike despite of a pandemic.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Investment Banking / Corporate Actions / Bonds

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was really very good and make sure to adhere with all relevant information asked. do your complete homework before applying for an interview, questions may be asked from any corner and its completely depends on role you would be hired for.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions were mostly based out of the core technology stack i was being hired for

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Had to go through 2 rounds of technical interview followed by an MR. Technical rounds were quite intensive with mostly the focus on your core technical skill. I dont know much by now about the company but yes as far as i heard and have known by now it's a good place to work at with proper recognition to one's work and on an average a good pay scale as compared to most other service based firms with not much surprise though.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All questions are related to ds and algorithm. Implications of data structure

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are your real time experiences? Why do you think this job should be offered to you? Describe about yourself?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Speak continuously and without abrupting.Dressing should be formal. Webcam and microphone must be in good condition.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. It was wonderful .They have asked about normal technical questions with how we faced real time.Both SAS and Mainfrmae.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. It was mostly about the instrument reference data and typical business analyst question about change management, BRD, Agile and technology we use.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. One and Only....Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in leadership and team management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in retail management

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction

    • Skilled in team building and staff development

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

    • Passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving results

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About my previous Job Experience
  • Q3. Salary expectation
  • Q4. And the Last....We will discuss call you for second round interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I was Not selected ...the main reason was language.
Actually I am uncomfortable to speak in ENGLISH.
But I have learnt one thinks

I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was a cumulative test

  • Q1. 

    Trapping Rainwater Problem Statement

    You are given an array ARR of long type, which represents an elevation map where ARR[i] denotes the elevation of the ith bar. Calculate the total amount of rainwater t...

  • Ans. 

    Calculate the total amount of rainwater that can be trapped within given elevation map.

    • Iterate through the array to find the maximum height on the left and right of each bar.

    • Calculate the amount of water that can be trapped above each bar by taking the minimum of the maximum heights on the left and right.

    • Sum up the trapped water above each bar to get the total trapped water for the elevation map.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was sophisticated in nature and a good brain buster.

  • Q1. 

    Candies Distribution Problem Statement

    Prateek is a kindergarten teacher with a mission to distribute candies to students based on their performance. Each student must get at least one candy, and if two s...

  • Ans. 

    Determine the minimum number of candies needed to distribute to students based on their performance and ratings.

    • Iterate through the array of student ratings and assign 1 candy to each student initially.

    • Then iterate from left to right and check if the current student's rating is higher than the previous student, if so, assign candies accordingly.

    • Similarly, iterate from right to left to handle cases where the current stu...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 1 hour
Round difficulty - Medium

  • Q1. DBMS

    It revolved around basic concepts

  • Ans. 

    DBMS is a software system that manages databases and allows users to interact with data stored in them.

    • DBMS stands for Database Management System

    • It helps in creating, updating, and managing databases

    • Examples of DBMS include MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server

    • It ensures data integrity, security, and efficient retrieval

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Round duration - 70 minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

It was a great experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in HyderabadEligibility criteriaGood Resume and 7 CGPA +Morgan Stanley interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - I have done a rigourous training on Data Structure and Algorithms. It really helped me a lot to excel in life. Also I did vocational courses which enhanced my personality. I did analytical mindset training with problem solving methodologies. The hands on training on Python and Unix helped me a lot.Time required to prepare for the interview - 8 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Stay consistent with your efforts
Tip 2 : Work hard with honesty
Tip 3 : Try to set goal of +1 level from the goal you want to achieve

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Present yourself with honesty
Tip 2 : Mention about the Workshops, hackathons, achievements, and the projects.

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How many rounds are there in HSBC Group HR Specialist interview?
HSBC Group interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HSBC Group interview process are Technical and Resume Shortlist.

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