Scotiabank Tests

Careers at Scotiabank

Sectors Scotiabank works in include:

• Business transition and financial planning
• Estate and trust
• Investment management
• Banking and borrowing
• Income and asset protection

Scotiabank is always on the lookout for talented employees with fresh ideas. If you’re thinking of applying for a role, use this guide to help you through the various recruitment stages.

The application process is competitive, so preparation is key. Do your research beforehand, focusing on Scotiabank’s core values, which are:

• Respect – treat everyone with dignity
• Integrity – honourable acts come first
• Passion – be enthusiastic about everything you do
• Accountability – take responsibility for your actions

Online application

The first stage of the recruitment process is to create an online profile on Scotiabank’s website and apply for the relevant position. At this stage, it’s important that you meet all of the requirements for the role.

You will be asked to upload your resume, cover letter and references. If the recruitment team thinks you are a good fit, you will be contacted.

Preliminary interview

Depending on the role you apply for, you may be subject to a preliminary interview via phone or video chat. The purpose of the preliminary interview is to find out a bit more about you, your experience and to discuss areas like salary and availability.

If you applied as a bilingual candidate, your interview might be conducted in your second language.

During the interview (which lasts about 15–25 minutes) you might be asked more about yourself and your motivations for applying. It’s also important to prepare some questions to show interest and clarify anything you are unsure about.

Assessment

If Scotiabank progresses you to the next stage of the application process, you will likely be sent a range of online assessments to complete, including a numerical reasoning test and personality assessment.

The online assessments are a useful way for Scotiabank to shortlist candidates by comparing your score with other test-takers, to see who has the strongest capabilities. This is why it’s so important to practice and prepare for the tests beforehand.

Numerical reasoning test

Scotiabank’s online numerical reasoning test assesses how candidates cope with mathematical concepts and solve problems under timed pressure. The test simulates typical math skills you might need to be able to perform during your daily work.

You’ll be tested on a variety of skills such as reading graphs, charts and spreadsheets; how well you interpret data; and how fast you understand information and apply it to solving problems.

Typically the top 50% of test-takers will be selected, so it’s an important test to practice thoroughly in advance (as well as sharpening your math skills).

Personality assessment

The personality test given by Scotiabank is used to evaluate a candidate’s traits, personal qualities, work ethic and values. It’s a way for Scotiabank to see who would be a good cultural fit for the company.

The test contains questions about integrity, customer service and problem-solving styles in a multiple-choice format. Although there are no right or wrong answers, it’s important to be strategic in your decisions when selecting your answers.

One key tip is to refer back to the values of Scotiabank, and try to ensure those values are reflected in your decision-making process.