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Updated 13 Apr 2025
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6 Interview questions

A Product Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. How would you craft a product strategy and set a roadmap for your product?
Ans. 

Crafting product strategy involves understanding user needs, market trends, and aligning with business goals to create a clear roadmap.

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify user needs and pain points. For example, use surveys and interviews to gather insights.

  • Define a clear product vision that aligns with the company's overall mission. For instance, if the company aims to improve healthcare access, the prod...

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A Product Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. Describe a situation involving conflict in your past and how you handled it.
Ans. 

I resolved a conflict between team members over project priorities through open communication and collaborative problem-solving.

  • Identified the conflict: Two team members disagreed on which feature to prioritize for an upcoming release.

  • Facilitated a meeting: I brought both team members together to discuss their perspectives and concerns.

  • Encouraged open dialogue: I created a safe space for them to express their view...

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A Product Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. What is your favorite product and how would you improve it?
Ans. 

My favorite product is Spotify, and I would enhance its user experience with better personalization and social features.

  • Improve algorithm for personalized playlists, making them more reflective of user mood and activity.

  • Introduce a collaborative playlist feature where friends can add songs in real-time during gatherings.

  • Enhance the social sharing options to allow users to share snippets of songs or playlists on so...

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A Senior Recruitment Consultant was asked
Q. Design a recruitment plan to hire 5 scrum teams for a product-based IT organization. Highlight risk mitigation strategies and resources needed.
Ans. 

Recruit 5 scrum teams for a product based IT organization with risk mitigation strategy and required resources.

  • Identify the required skills and experience for each scrum team

  • Develop a job description and post it on relevant job portals and social media platforms

  • Leverage employee referrals and incentivize them for successful hires

  • Conduct initial screening and shortlist candidates for further evaluation

  • Conduct techn...

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An Information Technology Recruiter was asked
Q. Why Korn Ferry?
Ans. 

KornFerry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps companies design and implement strategies to attract, develop, and retain their employees.

  • KornFerry has a proven track record of success in the industry

  • They offer a wide range of services, including executive search, leadership development, and talent management

  • Their team of experts has extensive knowledge and experience in the field

  • KornFerry has a gl...

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An Associate Product Manager was asked
Q. /PMAbout sprints, PO>
Ans. 

Sprints are time-boxed periods of work in Agile methodology. The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for prioritizing the backlog.

  • Sprints are typically 1-4 weeks long and involve a set of goals to be achieved.

  • The PO works with the development team to prioritize the backlog and ensure that the most important features are delivered first.

  • During the sprint, the team works on the selected items from the backlog and deli...

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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your years of experience in the relevant field?
  • Q2. Technical experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing much and there are better companies to work
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about the recruitment experience
  • Q2. Reason for the change
  • Q3. Explain the process you worked in detail

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Recruitment metrics
  • Q2. Offer to hiring ratio

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it technical
Know your data
Talk to the point

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Korn Ferry Analyst interview:
  • Communication Skills
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Name your fav product and how would you improve it?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe a situation involving conflict in your past and how did you handle it?
  • Ans. 

    I resolved a conflict between team members over project priorities through open communication and collaborative problem-solving.

    • Identified the conflict: Two team members disagreed on which feature to prioritize for an upcoming release.

    • Facilitated a meeting: I brought both team members together to discuss their perspectives and concerns.

    • Encouraged open dialogue: I created a safe space for them to express their viewpoint...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How would you craft product strategy and set a roadmap for your product?
  • Ans. 

    Crafting product strategy involves understanding user needs, market trends, and aligning with business goals to create a clear roadmap.

    • Conduct thorough market research to identify user needs and pain points. For example, use surveys and interviews to gather insights.

    • Define a clear product vision that aligns with the company's overall mission. For instance, if the company aims to improve healthcare access, the product s...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Had medium-level LC Questions which was followed by an AI Based interview on AI Hiring Platform

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience, Project discussions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with the role

Technical Recruiter Interview Questions & Answers

user image Krishna Kishore VS M

posted on 13 Apr 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. When can you join?
  • Q2. Can you come less than what you have?
  • Q3. Have to work for all the day and flexible

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They will just exploit you
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Explain your project in detail
  • Q2. Some SQL related queries
  • Q3. Some reporting queries

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. /PMAbout sprints, PO>
  • Ans. 

    Sprints are time-boxed periods of work in Agile methodology. The Product Owner (PO) is responsible for prioritizing the backlog.

    • Sprints are typically 1-4 weeks long and involve a set of goals to be achieved.

    • The PO works with the development team to prioritize the backlog and ensure that the most important features are delivered first.

    • During the sprint, the team works on the selected items from the backlog and delivers ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About previous experiences, softwares known
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General interaction with team
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary leaves cabs insurance

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about softwares before you go
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Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a recruitment plan to hire 5 scrum teams for a product based IT organization. Highlight risk mitigation strategy, resources needed etc?
  • Ans. 

    Recruit 5 scrum teams for a product based IT organization with risk mitigation strategy and required resources.

    • Identify the required skills and experience for each scrum team

    • Develop a job description and post it on relevant job portals and social media platforms

    • Leverage employee referrals and incentivize them for successful hires

    • Conduct initial screening and shortlist candidates for further evaluation

    • Conduct technical ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe a problem you have solved for your team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be updated on the demand supply analysis for the IT market along with comp data

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Korn Ferry Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Korn Ferry interview?
Korn Ferry interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Korn Ferry interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Korn Ferry interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Korn Ferry. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Korn Ferry expect are Talent Acquisition, HR, Consulting, Recruitment and HR Policies.
What are the top questions asked in Korn Ferry interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Korn Ferry interview -

  1. Design a recruitment plan to hire 5 scrum teams for a product based IT organiza...read more
  2. How would you craft product strategy and set a roadmap for your produ...read more
  3. describe a situation involving conflict in your past and how did you handle ...read more
How long is the Korn Ferry interview process?

The duration of Korn Ferry interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

3.6/5

based on 14 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 25%
Moderate 75%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 63%
2-4 weeks 38%
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