I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Citizens (Buffalo, NY) in Sept 2021
Interview
Everyone was very welcoming and informative. We discussed all the important factors before moving along with the interview process to make sure we were on the same page. The recruiter Denise G was refreshing and a delight to work with. I was also able to meet my team when I went in for my in person interview which was a great opportunity to get a feel for the atmosphere.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where did i see my career going with the company and if i was looking to further it down the line,
Thanks for the review! We're so happy you were able to meet your colleagues and get the information you need to make the right career decision. We're pretty sure you made the right one! Welcome to the team!
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Citizens
Interview
After applying to Citizens, I received an invitation for an AI interview with a service called HireVue. The "interview" consisted of timed "games" that are essentially exercises taken from an ADHD assessment, and a series of more standard interview questions that you must answer on video and which will be scored by their AI system. I received an automated rejection email a couple days later. I have since received multiple emails from Citizens inviting me to apply for the same job they already rejected me from before ever speaking to a human being, except I can't even do that because it simply tells me I've already applied and been rejected from that role.
I applied online through the website, received an email to complete an assessment and answer questions on video. I’m waiting to hear back about an in person interview. Wish me luck.
I applied online. I interviewed at Citizens in Feb 2026
Interview
The do not actually interview candidates: They rely on HireVue AI, and you are required to opt-in for the AI interview process. Basically, you play a few AI-created "games" and then later answer interview questions by recording yourself as the AI platform "rates" you.
I have prior banking and retail experience, so I think I agree with others that their hiring process using AI seems flawed and felt overall uncomfortable since I was not able to 'not' proceed with the application process unless I agree to having AI rate and approve me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for Citizens Bank?
Explain a time you worked with a difficult customer, and how you handled it?