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I was interviewed before May 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Questions on Finance.
- Q2. Random Variable distribution
- Q3. Coding
- Q4. Puzzles
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Mostly puzzles were asked .
Questions on Probability.
Tips: I read Puzzles from various books like - Heard on the street, 70 Puzzles, How to move mount Fuji
Duration: 1 hour
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Based on CG and marks of test.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: First- 45 Mins - Interview started with basic questions of Finance. (Options, Put call Parity etc). Then few questions on Random Variable distribution were asked. Then few puzzles were asked based on probability. Interviewer asked if i know about coding (I didn't know, so I said No). Interviewer shifted back to asking 2-3 more puzzles. Second Round - 30 Mins - Again puzzles based on Mathematics and Probability were asked. I asked about the work, which interviewer explained for 10 mins. Third Round - HR - 60 Mins - Tell me about yourself. What learnt most in IIT Madras. What you couldn't do here. Why Credit Suisse (What other companies interview you have, tell your preference order with reason)? Have you given CAT? What is future plan etc etc. Interviewer asked every possible HR question.
Tips: Mathematics (Probability) is compulsory. (Puzzle solving ability). Finance was asked (not necessary to know in detail but good if you know) Coding (Not necessary. I told I don't know coding)
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Mostly puzzles were asked .
Questions on Probability.
Tips: I read Puzzles from various books like - Heard on the street, 70 Puzzles, How to move mount Fuji
Duration: 1 hour
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Based on CG and marks of test.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: First- 45 Mins - Interview started with basic questions of Finance. (Options, Put call Parity etc). Then few questions on Random Variable distribution were asked. Then few puzzles were asked based on probability. Interviewer asked if i know about coding (I didn't know, so I said No). Interviewer shifted back to asking 2-3 more puzzles. Second Round - 30 Mins - Again puzzles based on Mathematics and Probability were asked. I asked about the work, which interviewer explained for 10 mins. Third Round - HR - 60 Mins - Tell me about yourself. What learnt most in IIT Madras. What you couldn't do here. Why Credit Suisse (What other companies interview you have, tell your preference order with reason)? Have you given CAT? What is future plan etc etc. Interviewer asked every possible HR question.
Tips: Mathematics (Probability) is compulsory. (Puzzle solving ability). Finance was asked (not necessary to know in detail but good if you know) Coding (Not necessary. I told I don't know coding)
College Name: IIT Madras
I was interviewed before May 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. (Eg Tell me what you know about PwC; What do you think went wrong during the floods in Chennai and what could have been done instead?)
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour
Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: They had a priority order which was based on our test scores and I was second. Given that the job involved a lot of travel, they were more interested in seeing how well I would fit (Eg: How do you feel about travel?) in the role. Unless I hit rock bottom in the interview I felt they would have taken me
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The final round was focusing on how well I would fit into the company. I feel that they wanted to take me after the first round itself as the second round was more of a casual chat with the interviewer.
Tips: I googled the company and saw what they do and what they have been doing lately. It was announced that I was selected ten minutes before I had to give the interview so I couldn't do much. That little amount of prep actually helped
College Name: IIT Madras
Duration: 1 hour
Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: They had a priority order which was based on our test scores and I was second. Given that the job involved a lot of travel, they were more interested in seeing how well I would fit (Eg: How do you feel about travel?) in the role. Unless I hit rock bottom in the interview I felt they would have taken me
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The final round was focusing on how well I would fit into the company. I feel that they wanted to take me after the first round itself as the second round was more of a casual chat with the interviewer.
Tips: I googled the company and saw what they do and what they have been doing lately. It was announced that I was selected ten minutes before I had to give the interview so I couldn't do much. That little amount of prep actually helped
College Name: IIT Madras
Anonymous
posted on 5 May 2017
I was interviewed before May 2016.
1 Interview Round
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 7-8 people in a group (around 5-6 such groups)
Duration: 1 hour
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: 7-8 people in a group (around 5-6 such groups)
Duration: 1 hour
College Name: IIT Madras
Naga Gopi Nallagonda
posted on 30 Mar 2017
I was interviewed before Mar 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Stack push and pop functions Fibonacci Numbers using recursion Some other coding related problems
- Q2. Basic HR round Family Background
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: All multiple choice questions.
Coding questions were based on java
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: All multiple choice questions.
Coding questions were based on java
Skills: Coding Skills, Communication, Approaching A Problem
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: All multiple choice questions.
Coding questions were based on java
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: All multiple choice questions.
Coding questions were based on java
Skills: Coding Skills, Communication, Approaching A Problem
College Name: IIT Madras
I was interviewed in Mar 2017.
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Do you know SolidWorks? How well you know SolidWorks? Can you automate machines on SolidWorks?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlist based on Resume
Skills: 3D Modelling knowledge, MATLAB Knowledge
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Shortlist based on Resume
Skills: 3D Modelling knowledge, MATLAB Knowledge
College Name: IIT Madras
Anonymous
posted on 7 Mar 2017
I was interviewed before Mar 2016.
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: write projects related to simulations more effectively
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: it seems they are more interest in the job profile they are searching for. Basically they were searching for more of simulations kind of work.
Tips: be confident while answering. If it is wrong accept the mistake without hesitation and learn from it.
College Name: IIT Madras
Tips: write projects related to simulations more effectively
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: it seems they are more interest in the job profile they are searching for. Basically they were searching for more of simulations kind of work.
Tips: be confident while answering. If it is wrong accept the mistake without hesitation and learn from it.
College Name: IIT Madras
I was interviewed in Dec 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Data structures and algorithms, code writing, puzzles.
- Q2. Why IT? Strengths and weaknesses Why should we hire you? Any academic achievements? How many years are you willing to work for this company?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude involved simple mental ability and probability questions. There were 2 coding questions which were not that difficult. I couldn't complete one question and yet I was called for the interview.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 32
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They will test the extent of your knowledge in data structures and algorithms, then ask you to write a code for a situation if everything goes smooth they will ask few puzzles
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Aptitude involved simple mental ability and probability questions. There were 2 coding questions which were not that difficult. I couldn't complete one question and yet I was called for the interview.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 32
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They will test the extent of your knowledge in data structures and algorithms, then ask you to write a code for a situation if everything goes smooth they will ask few puzzles
College Name: IIT Madras
I was interviewed in Dec 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Around 400 students applied for the company. Some 40 students were shortlisted from the resume. The company visited the institute for 3 different profiles. We were asked to fill a google doc and give our preference for the three profiles. Shortlisting was done according to the preference filled.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 8 people in the group. I managed to start the discussion and give it a direction. Everyone else were in agreement to the point I made which gave me a bonus. Each student had to give a concluding statement. Overall, I roughly spoke for around 3-4 minutes. 2 of us were shortlisted from the group.
Tips: 1. Always Always try to start the discussion.
2. If you are unable to start it, try giving a structure to the whole discussion.
3. Avoid deviating from the topic.
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This interview was majorly limited to my resume. It lasted around 40 minutes. We had a friendly discussion about my exchange semester in a foreign country. Technical questions were raised from my internship experience along with two guesstimates. Overall, the interview went very smooth. The interviewer was very friendly and even helped me clear a couple of roadblocks while solving a guesstimate.
Tips: 1. Try to build a connection with the interviewer.
2. Be thorough with your resume
3. Approach is all that matters during a guesstimate. Be sure to explain your approach clearly to the interviewer before you start. Make a proper flowchart on a piece of paper as you go along solving the guesstimate.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A small HR interview which lasted around 10 minutes. I was asked all the common HR questions and was offered the role in the company at the end of this round.
Skills: Technical Skill And Speaking Skill, Guesstimate Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Around 400 students applied for the company. Some 40 students were shortlisted from the resume. The company visited the institute for 3 different profiles. We were asked to fill a google doc and give our preference for the three profiles. Shortlisting was done according to the preference filled.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 8 people in the group. I managed to start the discussion and give it a direction. Everyone else were in agreement to the point I made which gave me a bonus. Each student had to give a concluding statement. Overall, I roughly spoke for around 3-4 minutes. 2 of us were shortlisted from the group.
Tips: 1. Always Always try to start the discussion.
2. If you are unable to start it, try giving a structure to the whole discussion.
3. Avoid deviating from the topic.
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This interview was majorly limited to my resume. It lasted around 40 minutes. We had a friendly discussion about my exchange semester in a foreign country. Technical questions were raised from my internship experience along with two guesstimates. Overall, the interview went very smooth. The interviewer was very friendly and even helped me clear a couple of roadblocks while solving a guesstimate.
Tips: 1. Try to build a connection with the interviewer.
2. Be thorough with your resume
3. Approach is all that matters during a guesstimate. Be sure to explain your approach clearly to the interviewer before you start. Make a proper flowchart on a piece of paper as you go along solving the guesstimate.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A small HR interview which lasted around 10 minutes. I was asked all the common HR questions and was offered the role in the company at the end of this round.
Skills: Technical Skill And Speaking Skill, Guesstimate Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
I was interviewed in Dec 2016.
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. How does Insurance companies work ?
- Q3. Who is an actuary and what are his roles ?
- Q4. What is India's GDP and its growth rate ?
- Q5. What are the Pros and Cons of Demonetization ?
- Q6. If there are two data sets each with 100 variables and having 10000 and 12000 policies verify the validity of the second data set assuming the first one is accu...read more
- Q7. Why do you want to work as an analyst ?
Interview Preparation Tips
College Name: IIT Madras
I was interviewed in Dec 2016.
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Are you aware of the role we are interviewing for
- Q2. How do you think you are suited for this particular role
- Q3. Any thoughts on latest technologies in the world
- Q4. Projects and internships related questions
- Q5. Tell me about yourself
- Q6. If I give you a new tool can you cope with it
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I am actually from mechanical stream and so I was asked how will I fit for the role. I started talking about my internships and projects where I have used technology (coding stuff) and that I can learn new coding language quickly
Tips: Just make sure you highlight anything you have done related to coding and coding tools (ex. C, VBA, MATLAB,etc... anything)
Even if it is a small part that is related to a tool (above mentioned) mention the same
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: When asked tell me about yourself, I started saying the one I have prepared for the placements but then she asked to mention other stuff like what movies you watch, games you play, talking to people, hanging around with friends.
Then she went through my resume asking me to explain all the points from top to bottom. The key point here is highlight the points that include some tools (C,Excel VBA, MATLAB,Python etc)
Tips: While talking about tools you have used think in the lines of giving an input to the tool the output that comes is used for making few decisions/estimations and how is a data received in the project you have mentioned.Try matching everything you mention to this
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Use the same principle I have told before. Mention your projects/internships related to coding even if it is small.
Skills: Enthusiasm, Learning Ability, Coding Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: I am actually from mechanical stream and so I was asked how will I fit for the role. I started talking about my internships and projects where I have used technology (coding stuff) and that I can learn new coding language quickly
Tips: Just make sure you highlight anything you have done related to coding and coding tools (ex. C, VBA, MATLAB,etc... anything)
Even if it is a small part that is related to a tool (above mentioned) mention the same
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: When asked tell me about yourself, I started saying the one I have prepared for the placements but then she asked to mention other stuff like what movies you watch, games you play, talking to people, hanging around with friends.
Then she went through my resume asking me to explain all the points from top to bottom. The key point here is highlight the points that include some tools (C,Excel VBA, MATLAB,Python etc)
Tips: While talking about tools you have used think in the lines of giving an input to the tool the output that comes is used for making few decisions/estimations and how is a data received in the project you have mentioned.Try matching everything you mention to this
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Use the same principle I have told before. Mention your projects/internships related to coding even if it is small.
Skills: Enthusiasm, Learning Ability, Coding Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
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