In addition to the information on our website, you could join one of our events where you can speak to our recruiters, graduates and apprentices to learn about opportunities and the assessment and selection process.

We also recommend that you make use of our Practice Zone (opens in new window) to you know what to expect from our assessments.

Sadly not, but we have lots of support to help you decide which programme to apply to. Our Skills Matcher (opens in new window) will identify the programmes that best suit your skills and preferences. We also encourage you to attend our careers events, where you can meet colleagues from across the bank and learn more about what they do.

Once a programme is open for applications you will find it listed on the Find a programme page.

Application opening dates vary for different programmes and markets. To be emailed when programmes open, join our Talent Community (opens in new window).

We don’t offer all programmes in all markets and in several locations our graduate programme places are filled via our internships.

In locations where internships are available, they are the best route to securing a graduate opportunity.

Applications open for different programmes at different times. The best way to know when we open applications is to join our Talent Community (opens in new window). You will receive a monthly email which will advise you which programmes we are actively recruiting for.

Applications open for different programmes at different times. Join our Talent Community (opens in new window) and we’ll email you to let you know when applications open.

We encourage you to apply as soon as you can, as we review applications on a rolling basis and may close a programme early if all vacancies are filled.

The application form takes around 10 minutes to complete. You may need to provide your CV or transcripts but there are no long written questions to complete – we just need to know the basics about you to check you’re eligible for the programme you’ve applied to. You’ll also be asked a few questions to help us report on and monitor equal opportunities in line with local requirements. These won’t be used to make hiring decisions, and you can choose not to share this information if you prefer.

Our assessment process is mostly virtual, but final-stage interviews/assessment centres may happen in-person. This will be highlighted on the detailed programme description at the point of application.

You can submit your application form via a mobile, tablet or desktop device. We recommend you use a laptop or tablet with strong internet access to complete your online assessments. This is because you’ll need to review different information sources.

To complete a video interview, you’ll need a laptop or tablet with a webcam. Our platform will help you do a system check to make sure your video and sound quality is good before you start the video interview questions.

Depending on which market and programme you’re applying to, there’ll be one or two stages. Our online assessments are designed to give you the opportunity to see what it’s like working at HSBC and through real-life scenarios, assess how your skills align with the role you’ve applied for.

You’ll need to respond to questions in different formats that could include audio or visual content, including graphs or data tables, similar to what you might see if you were working at HSBC. You’ll also need to provide some short written and video responses so we can get to know you better. Each assessment will take around 40 minutes to complete.

These are mostly virtual but sometimes will be run in-person at one of our offices. You’ll meet HSBC employees and complete different interviews and exercises to showcase your skills. We suggest that do your research about HSBC and your chosen programme so you can clearly explain why you are interested in joining. The assessment centre usually runs for three hours and there are plenty of breaks.

In most cases you’ll be assessed virtually by senior business representatives at the office you applied to. If you need to attend an assessment centre in person, we’ll work with you to arrange everything in good time and in line with our travel reimbursement policy.

We’ll let you know the outcome of your online assessment within a couple of days. Due to the volume of applications we receive, creating an interview shortlist can take a couple of weeks or longer. Whatever the outcome, your recruiter will aim to update you as soon as possible, and you’ll always receive a final decision, along with developmental feedback, from us via email at each stage of the process.

Reimbursement for travel will depend on the location you are applying in. Please contact your local recruitment team for details.

Our chatbot ‘Stitt’ can answer most common queries about our programmes and the application process. You’ll find it in the bottom right-hand corner of your application form once you start to complete it.

Stitt is available 24/7 throughout the application process.

You can also contact your local recruitment team.