Learn About Our Hiring Process

Steps to starting your career at CIBC

Let's get to know each other. Here's what to expect in each step of our recruiting and interview process.

Step 1: Explore our careers

Discover your next opportunity at CIBC by browsing career paths or career ambitions.

Step 2: Complete your application

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Step 3: Unleash your skills

Based on your application, you may be asked to complete an assessment to help highlight your unique strengths.

Step 4: Interview with the team

If your profile aligns with our current openings, you'll go on to share your story with a recruiter, and a leader or two.

Step 5: Make your decision

At the time of the offer, you'll learn about the total rewards we offer. Once you've successfully completed your background check, you're ready for your first day!

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Help us get to know you

Here are a few tips on how to apply and best practices to help you land your interview.

Tips for the application process

Update your resume. Make sure your resume includes details about your accomplishments to date. Ensure your document is saved as either a Word or PDF file when you submit.
Customize career alerts. Get notified about opportunities when you customize your Career Alerts. You can set up your preferences through Workday.
Find the right fit for you. Filter positions by location, category, full-time, part-time, and temporary opportunities.
Save for later. If you're not ready to apply, you can return to a posting later.

Tips for the interview process

Learn more about us. We focus on helping clients achieve their ambitions. Come with your own interview questions about us, the team ,or the company culture. Learn more about CIBC. 
Demonstrate your impact. Use specific examples to show us how you contributed to overall success in your previous roles. When describing past experiences, make sure to touch on each element of the “STAR” acronym:
- Situation
- Task
- Action
- Results
If your interview will be taking place virtually, please ensure you are prepared ahead of time. Clear your background of clutter, or use a professional background filter. Check that your sound and video are working properly ahead of time.

Creating an inclusive hiring process

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience.

If you need accommodation, please contact mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com Opens your email app.

Protect yourself from recruitment fraud

Beware of scammers who use fake job opportunities to trick people into sharing personal information or sending them money.

CIBC contacts candidates by phone or through a valid @cibc.com email address, not through instant messaging services or SMS text. We offer employment only after conducting interviews. We don’t ask for confidential personal or financial information during job interviews, and we don’t ask for fees or payments.

If you suspect recruitment fraud, report it to fraud@cibc.com Opens your email app..

Your hiring process questions answered

Is CIBC recruiting?

Does CIBC hold interviews in-person or virtually?

What type of assessments does CIBC conduct during the application process?

My application status hasn't changed. Who can I contact for an update?

Do students and graduates follow the same application process?

Does CIBC require fees or my payment information as part of the recruitment process?

Someone at CIBC recommended that I apply for a position. Can I add that to my application?

Need help with the recruiting process?

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We're here to help with any questions or technical issues that come up.

Learn about our hiring process

Steps to starting your career at CIBC

Step 1: Explore our careers

Step 2: Complete your application

Step 3: Unleash your skills

Step 4: Interview with the team

Step 5: Make your decision

Skip to frequently asked questions about our hiring process Skip to FAQs.

Help us get to know you

Tips for the application process

Tips for the interview process

Creating an inclusive hiring process

Protect yourself from recruitment fraud

Your hiring process questions answered

Need help with the recruiting process?