HSBC Canada Fast Forward Program

Hey,

I have gone through the similar process and still waiting waiting for the answer. "Fingers crossed"

I just had a question, did the lady mean that you failed the interview if you received an email from them?

Cheers!

yes.

are u in canada?

Yes, in GTA.

Goodluck to you and let me know how it turns out. :)

you too, let me know how it works out for u.

are u still in school? or are u graduated?

As for the email, i think the lady meant me specifically, not all those who failed the phone interview will get an email right away, that's why there is this 3-5wk waiting period.

Still in school. I know a few people that just did their online assesment. This whole process might take a while.

bad news: they're hiring only 32 ppl across canada.

no good news.

what did you mean by "wasn't really an interview"? how long was your interview?

I agree, the interview was very mechanical. I know that some people are still filling out the assesment.

Well, most behavioral interviews dont have a defined set of questions (as did this one). most of them have guidlines and general directions for the recruiter to go. Usually the questions build on something you have already said. Thats why it didnt seem like an interview, rather a questionnaire. My interview was approx. 30 mins. how long was yours?

32 across canada is a lot. many firms and banks are hiring at most, under 10 for a given department. Just our luck that we should be graduating during a recession...

32 is not alot tho~ interviewer told me there are 35000 applicants. tho it may be significantly narrowed down after the online assessment and phone interview.

it's true that some of the big 6 banks are not hiring much, but it's because they're doing campus recruiting, instead of posting them on their job sites.

my interview was 45 minutes.

did the interviewer give u any feedback on how you did?

it seems they have started giving out invitations to panel interview. Cross your fingers guys!

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Did you hear via email or phone call?

someone at another forum said he recently received an invitation.

oh man, this is making me anxious

has anyone else heard besides that one person? I havent heard either way yet.

I haven't heard anything.

Hey guys,

an update. according to a reliable source...the HRs in charge of FFP are very busy. Also, they're first contacting those who live Outside the Interview City. So if your interview is at the city which you live, then you won't get a call just yet. Also, if you live in a different city then you can travel to the city where they willing be holding the info session, on your own expense.

let us know if you guys hear anything

I just got a call.

Congrats!

You mentioned that you live in GTA, but do u live in Toronto specifically?

ngb00 I read the post on the red flag deals page. She said they will contact as panel interviews are being held in your city. Therefore it is on a city-by-city basis. Chertique, in which city is your panel interview? Where are you currently living?

I actually don't live in Toronto, but in Oakville (I don't know if that plays a big factor). I told them I want the interview to be held in Toronto, so I'm hoping they didn't misiterpret anything since I said I want to work in Vancouver (my first choice). The dinner is held on Tuesday (27th) and the interviews are held from Wednesday to Friday. Goodluck you guys!

THanks guys.

cherique, someone who got an invitation PMed me that they're calling out of town candidates first.

So this week is when they'll be contacting all the candidates.

Thank you and good luck

IF she said you'll get it, u will get it. the HRs are pretty busy at this time.

Are u living in the city which you would do your interview? (are u living in Toronto/Vancouver/Calgary/Edmonton/Montreal?)

My status on workbench is still "interviewing", what about you guys?

it looks like it's just me and jazz who's still waiting. It's Tuesday already, hope we'll get a call soon!

Mine says that as well, but if I scroll down on that same page, it says i am not eligible for any events at this time, and dont have any scheduled interviews. does it say the same for you?

yah, even when i was scheduled for telephone interview / online assessment, it didn't say anything.

do not despair those who haven't been contacted (including me), they're still in process of reviewing the applications (according to a reliable source)

Topic was fixed! :)