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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Basic information about past experiences
(1 Question)
- Q1. This was round with the associate consultant
It was a case study round with the manager and about the CV
(1 Question)
- Q1. This round was with the associate partner. There was one small case study.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Valuation and situation based question
- Q2. What will create most value- growth or margin. Based on GS matrix
- Ans.
According to the GE McKinsey Matrix, focusing on growth or margin depends on the specific business unit's position in the matrix.
In the GE McKinsey Matrix, businesses are categorized into four quadrants based on market attractiveness and competitive strength.
For businesses in the high market attractiveness, low competitive strength quadrant, focusing on growth may create more value by increasing market share and compet...
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
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I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. Work related question were asked
- Q2. Communication is highly focused
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Given two different tables, using SQL perform certain joins based on criteria specified.
- Ans.
Performing joins on two tables based on specified criteria using SQL.
Identify the common column(s) between the two tables.
Choose the appropriate join type (inner, left, right, full outer) based on the desired output.
Write the SQL query using the JOIN keyword and the ON clause to specify the join criteria.
Example: SELECT * FROM table1 INNER JOIN table2 ON table1.column = table2.column;
- Q2. Basic questions on 2D array and logical puzzles.
Interview Preparation Tips
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Questions on resume
- Q2. Small Case study ( statistics )
- Q3. Why analytics and goal in life
- Ans.
Analytics helps me make informed decisions and achieve my goals in life.
Analytics provides valuable insights and data-driven solutions to complex problems.
Setting goals helps me stay focused and motivated towards achieving personal and professional success.
By analyzing data and setting specific goals, I can track my progress and make necessary adjustments to reach my objectives.
For example, in my previous role as a mar...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Dual Degree students with decent CPI, relevant projects and extras
Tips: Highlight subjects and projects involving data mining, machine learning, marketing research
Round: Test
Experience: PST had 26 questions to be done in an hour (3 cases) and 20 QUESTIONS in 30 mins general apti (level: 2-3 of Arun sharma)
Tips: practice!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 46
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Since my resume was filled with
College Name: IIT Kanpur
I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: McKinsey looks for a spike in your resume, people who have commendable achievements is their field of choice, academics, extra curriculars or sports. So be sure to make your resume accordingly. McKinsey adds a lot of weight-age to formal awards, scholarships, achievements (like inter-IIT) etc. But if you don?t have them (like me) you just have to make extra effort to show that you have equivalent achievements.
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: First I was asked about myself and mostly my connection to dance and the dance club. (Some interviewers do this to make you comfortable at the same time analyzing your personality). In the first interview I was given an estimation case about the dish TV industry. Here the interviewer was mostly interested in my approach to solving the problem and if applicable my numerical skills. The second interview was a pure business case about the printing business. Here my creativity and business sense (read common sense as applicable to a business situation) was put to test.
Tips: Take on every interview as if that job doesn?t mean anything to you.
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. What are your salary expectations?
- Ans.
I expect a competitive salary based on my skills, experience, and industry standards.
Research industry standards: For example, analysts in my region typically earn between $60,000 and $80,000.
Consider my experience: With 3 years in data analysis, I believe a salary towards the higher end is justified.
Highlight skills: My proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools adds value, warranting a competitive salary.
Flexibi...
- Q2. Share details of your previous job.
- Ans.
In my previous role as an Analyst, I focused on data analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations to drive business growth.
Conducted in-depth data analysis using tools like Excel and SQL to identify trends and insights.
Developed comprehensive reports that informed senior management decisions, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, resu...
- Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
- Ans.
I'm seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth that align with my career goals and aspirations.
Desire for professional growth: I'm looking for a role that offers more opportunities for advancement, such as leadership training.
Seeking new challenges: My current position has become routine, and I'm eager to tackle more complex projects that push my analytical skills.
Alignment with career goals: I want to work in...
- Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Ans.
I excel in analytical thinking and communication, but I sometimes struggle with time management under pressure.
Strength: Strong analytical skills - I can dissect complex data sets to identify trends and insights, as demonstrated in my previous role.
Strength: Effective communicator - I can present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned.
Weakness: Time management - ...
- Q5. Tell me about yourself.
- Ans.
Analytical thinker with a background in data analysis, passionate about leveraging insights to drive business decisions.
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Economics, focusing on data analysis and statistics.
Professional Experience: Worked as a data analyst at XYZ Corp, where I improved reporting efficiency by 30%.
Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL, Python, and Excel for data manipulation and visualization.
Pr...
(1 Question)
- Q1. Previous process knowledge and why looking for change
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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. How are you working on your weakness?
- Ans.
I actively address my weaknesses by seeking feedback, setting goals, and engaging in continuous learning to improve my skills.
I regularly seek feedback from colleagues and supervisors to identify areas for improvement.
I set specific, measurable goals for myself, such as completing a course on data analysis to enhance my skills.
I engage in self-reflection after projects to understand what went well and what could be imp...
- Q2. Since I had experience in sales also I just told them that I choose to work in sales profile as am introvert and find difficult to easily communicate with people so this sales job helped me to work on it a...
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Why EY
- Q2. Your strength
- Q3. Your weakness
- Q4. Long term and short term goals
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