Why did you choose your career path?
"Through immersion. My parents both worked in the finance realm, and I had an aptitude for it as well. So, I did well throughout school, and when you are good at something, you want to do more of it. So, I find deep satisfaction in my chosen career, and feel lucky in that regard."
One of the defining values of HSBC is 'Purpose,' where they state, "Our purpose... Opening up a world of opportunity... explains why we exist. We're here to use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our customers. We're bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world, for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share." So when answering this question, try to define what your mission statement is, or rather, your career purpose. What is it that motivates you and drives you to advance in your field? When possible, draw distinctions with your purpose, and that of HSBC, but only where it is sincere.
What's important here, for all parties, is to determine whether this is the right career path for you. The goal of this question is to determine whether you have career satisfaction and won't experience burn-out syndrome. Too often, candidates who experience poor job satisfaction move to another company only to find they are not happy in their career, and may need to consider an adjustment to their professional pursuits. So, Modern Hire aims to help HSBC determine if you will thrive in this position, or if you will contribute to further turn over. As Modern Hire advertises to their clients, "Predict Fit Fast and Minimize Turnover. Hiring mistakes are costly and painful. Modern Hire's science-based interview assessment tools quickly measure competencies and the likelihood of staying on the job. No guessing or over-reliance on resumes."
Showing your personality can go a long way, just like when performing live or audio interviews. Even though you are talking to Modern Hire's assistive AI technology, you'll be better served to imagine you are speaking to a real person. So try to come across as relaxed as possible, speaking in a level yet enthusiastic tone. Maintain eye contact with the camera, and smile softly. Confidence, poise, and natural is the demeanor you want to strike.
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