I applied to the HSBC Global Markets IBD internship in HK. It has been a little over a week since I applied to them. IS this response time normal for HSBC or standard in IBD? Usually when it's been this long is it usually waitlist?
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Standard, though some banks call to candidates immediately. You may be on hold, and at least its only HSBC.
The part that's the sad part is what you exactly said. It's only HSBC and I'm being put on hold.
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