I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Citi (Hongkong) in Apr 2014
Interview
I applied online, but submitted the application close to the deadline (around early-mid of November)
I was asked to complete the online aptitude test in mid-November, and I got the group interview invitation quickly in late November.
The group discussion process was held in late December. There were 8 candidates in total. We given 30 minutes to study a case and do individual preparation. Then we were asked to discuss the solution of the case/problem in 30 mins- the first 15 mins are required to discuss in English, and in Cantonese for the remaining time. I received the 1:1 HR interview invitation after Christmas.
The 1:1 HR interview was held in late January. The whole interview lasted for around an hour- 10 minutes of CV follow-up, 30 minutes of HR interview, 20 minutes of Q&A session. The overall atmosphere was relaxing and good. I got invited to the final stage in early February.
The final stage panel interview was held in early April. The panel consists of 3 members of senior management directors. I was first asked to do a 5-min presentation. Then the remaining time was just ordinary panel interview.
I got the offer just after 2 days of the final interview. The whole recruitment process was rather efficient and very interviewee-friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was asked to prioritise 5 rotation areas in the MA programme and to elaborate further.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Citi
Interview
1 HR interview, 2 article readings and group panel, and last round is with hiring manager.
HR and Hiring Manager are basic behavioral questions
Group panel needs critical thinking and prior research on the group from the Citi page.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you've handled data and what did you use this
First round interview was a 30 minute phone call with the questions you would expect. Tell me about yourself/ behavioral questions. Also should have some talking points on the industry.
5 to 6 people in a group interview - case study and business awareness. Have sufficient time to study the material. Last for 3 hours in Total. 2 interviewee would ask follow up questions. Quite causal.
