I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at RBC in Nov 2014
Interview
You apply online when the hiring process is open (october) and you must be under 24 yo.
After several weeks, you will receive a call from an hiring manager asking you basic questions such as ''Why RBC?'' and ''What will you bring to us as for customer services?''. After the first part, I tought she wouldn't call back as she was rude. Weeks later, they called back but it was a different woman who asked me the same questions and proceded to invite for a on-the-phone/skype interview.
That was the 3rd interview and it was with the same lady; there are actually 4 interviews, the last one being the only one face-to-face. I first tought that an interview via webcam was not suitable (you speak through your phone not the webcam!!), but whatever.
Very important to show that you are willing to learn a lot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Must be ready to give real examples about past experiences that required you to show leadership/effort/initiative/etc.
Ask you about customer services experience (which I do have) even though this program doesn't require any work experience, surprising.
it was not a very good experience and sounded like a bit of an odd program to be involved in. poorly organized. not very professional process. was given offer from a 1-800 call centre in trinidad instead of an actual manager
Fairly easy interview process for a competitive program. They hire based on personality and character, rather than what you studied/previous experience. They're looking for people who are independent but also have a great team attitude. The holistic approach is good especially if you're a new grad and you're repeatedly told that "you don't have enough experience".
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at RBC (Ottawa, ON) in Feb 2017
Interview
There were three stages in the interview process
1) We were asked to write an essay to our younger self giving advice about transitioning to the workplace
2) Web based behavioural interview which could be scheduled at your convenience.
3) Panel group interview with finalists for the position
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Talk to the person next to you. Tell us why we should hire them.