Seeking help for Credit Suisse telephone interview

I think it depends on what they want you to do - what exactly did you apply for? Generally speaking, they'd expect you to know what Credit Suisse do- which is fairly reasonable. It's pretty general, but have a look at telephone interview for some tips that might help you out a little too.

When is it?

Hi, Chrism,

Thank you for reply.

I have done the interview on last Friday.

I am applying for I.T Analyst Non-Technical Role, this is the vacancy title. From the job description on their web site, this is a role connecting trading floor application users and back office application developers. So it requires the candidate to understand both IB business and I.T development.

As you said, the interview is pretty general. Why IB? Why this role? Why is your understanding about this role? What is your biggest achievement so far? What programming language have you experienced apart from Java? What platform?

As I said in my last post, I am a Java fan, know something about C++. I even haven’t used VB before. The interviewer sounded a little bit disappointed about this. Then a funny question: Do you know HTML? I said, ’yes, of course! That’s a must have language when you do a web application. I think it’s very basic, so I didn’t mention it on my CV.’ He said, ‘yes, many people forget to mention it.’

Apart from this, every question I answered, he always said, ‘oh, that’s good. Very good!’ and even ‘impressive!’

I believe this is the way that interviewer makes candidate relax.

I am still waiting for the outcome.

Don’t forget to mention HTML when you apply for I.T role with Credit Suisse!!!

Hey CityApril,

I am having my CS interview tomorrow, very nervous, thanks for the help tho, will tell all how it goes!!

Hey CityApril,

I am having my CS interview tomorrow, very nervous, thanks for the help tho, will tell all how it goes!!

@ bananas pls could you share ur experience of the interview?

hey lobvot!

I had my interview a couple of days ago and it was v.simple, alot easier than Barclays or HSBC (barclays has been the toughest so far).

-the CS woman asked me lots of competencies such as flexibility, introducing a new idea, turning around a failed project and all the usual stuff. She asked me quite specific things about my divison and where I want to be in 5 years. Oh yeh she also asked what was your biggest failure was as well.

All in all went pretty smoothly, the woman seemed really relaxed which helped me tremendously and was very polite in general. She also asked me who I was applying for and what stage I was with them, as soon as I mentioned Barclays she was very keen to know, what stage, what my impressions where...maybe a bit of rivalry perhaps.

I hear tomorrow if I have been through to the next round, hope this helps what division are you applying for lobvot2?

Hi, Bananas,

I am just wondering what example you gave them when you answered the failed project question. Was she happy about it?

I gave an example that I turned an unsuccessful business into a successful one. But the interviewer was unhappy about it. He thought it was a successful story! He insisted that I should give something I individually failed during work (failed project or missed deadline). Actually, I really don’t have one! Then I had to give an example in my uni study.

If I failed in this tel interview, this must be one of the reasons.

hey cityapril,

I like your example! sounded pretty good, I'm in the same boat as you as I havent really failed at an academic project and in a way I dont want to make it sound like its a regular thing to miss deadlines etc. But the example I gave was when I was competiting in a sailing competition in Australia last year for my uni, just talked about the months of planning and preparation, the expectation from all the funding bodies and sponsors and then the bad teamwork/poor performance - especially by me as I made a very elementary mistake which cost the whole team victory. The story seemed pretty sad actually now I jus read it, bet she felt sorry for me!! lol she seemed to like it because I talked about overcoming failure, bettering myself and now I dont fear failing - that kind of nonsense!!

I still havent heard back from them yet!! still waiting!!

@ bananas, operations and I am yet to submit my application. I'd better hurry up! thanx 4 d insight!

Just an update. I have been invited to assessment centre. Now seeking help for this. How about you, Bananas?

HI, I applied for CS job almost one month back still no reply. Any idea how long it takes to get an answer. When I applied I was sent some online tests which I did. since then am waiting.

jlee1: me too been waiting for nearly 1 month, dont know whether or not been rejected!

Hey, I have my first round of interviews with Credit Suisse at their office. Anybody have any advice as to what type of questions they may ask. The interview is for a Non-technical IT Analyst. I was told that there would be a series of interviews with managers of various departments. Please let me know if anybody has any knowledge of the interview process, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

grad or internship?

Grad, it's a campus recruiting position as a full-time non-tech IT analyst. I think this is an idea job for me, therefore, I want to go into the interviews fully prepared. From doing some research online, I've learned that there will a series of one-on-one interviews, an assessment as well as a group discussion. If anybody has any ideas or specifics about this process, please share. Also, please tell me how your experience with Credit Suisse was. Thanks.

I haven't heard from them yet. When did you submit your test butters04 in comparison to when you submitted your apps? When is your interview date? I'm suprised they are asking to come in. It's normally a telephone interview from what I've heard in the past.

congrats butters04!! i applied for the IT analyst and submitted my test on 19th october....my application status says "In Progress"....when did u submit ur application ???and what was ur status after submitting the test??

@tommy_86

what postion did u apply for and when did u sibmit ur test??

@butters04 Congrats & good luck. I have applied for the same Non technical IT analyst & waiting for my test results

@Sumit09

Same here.... application status says "In Progress".... I submitted my tests on 21 oct

@butters04: May i know which office location did you apply to?

Guys, apologies for not giving you enough information. My interview and position is based in New York. I know you guys are probably waiting for your results for the London office. Those of you who are 'In Process', don't worry, I'm sure you'll get a call back. However, I'm the sure the interview process is similar for both offices.

For the New York Location, there are 2 interview dates, Oct 29th, and November 5th and my interview is on Nov. 5th. I had a brief phone interview and I was invited to come to their office in NY for my 'first-round'. I was told that there is only one round of interviews that will consist of a series of one-on-one interviews with managers from various departments and will last about half a day.

What can I expect? any ideas? Let me know if you think I will have to take any assessments or tests during the process.

Also, I did not complete any test. I just had a brief phone interview and was invited to NY. I am guessing you guys had to complete a Numerical and Verbal reasoning test? If not, what was it?

What happened to everybody? Anybody have any advice? Interview questions....? Let me know, thanks!

Hey guys,

I have a telephone interview with CS this Thursday for the IT Technical analyst industrial placement program. I have been informed that it will last for 15-20 minutes. Could someone post their experiences on technical interviews please? Do they ask a lot of technical questions? Also do they ask any questions on business awareness?

I took the reasoning tests but still no answer, it's been three weeks since I took the tests. Does anyone know how long you have to wait until they invite you to the next stage after the tests? (I applied for the Summer Internship program)

Ok I got an email from CS saying they will aim to get back to everyone within 4 weeks of the deadline date, which was 17 for summer internship.

My question is, if they do select you for telephone interview ? do they tell you in advance or do they call you up out of the freaking blue while you are in the shower or something?

They tell you in advance. They arrange a date and time and send you an email confirmation. Then you have to sit by the phone and wait....

thanks chucky, read some horror stories here about telephone interviews from the blue.

Anyway, I got that email today telling me to sit tight and they will let us know within four weeks of deadine (which was 17/1) if I don't hear back soon, well I wouldnt hold my breath. I am sure I heard someone being called up for interview already (for summer internships.)

I agree with some other contributors to the forum who said if they started calling people up and you are not on the list, it is fair to say you are NOT through. I read that the reason they do not reject the rest straight away is that sometimes on rare occassions, those that got through do not take the job for whatever reason, then they have to go back to the pool.

Hence if they rejected you, they can't really 'go back', so they hold out. (I know it sucks, but what can we do?)

g'luck all

With CS, if you fail their test they will reject you. If you're applying for interships/industrial placement, I wouldn't worry. They have loads of offers for that. They do recruit a good 40-60 (and most of them get permanent positions afterwards). They are still recruiting grads which is why interns come later on. I would wait and see. They are in a good position to recruit and they did recruit a fairly large number this year.

CS never call you up unexpectedly. HR will call you to arrange a suitable time and date (you can negotiate if it is unsuitable) and they offer a range of dates and times, just be sure to take one. After that prepapre and wait by the phone, they do call on the exact time that they say they will!

Hi guys,

has anyone had a first round interview with CS Equity for Summer Analyst positions yet?