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Updated 12 Mar 2025

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31 interviews found

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ind As fundamentals, capital budgeting, costing concepts, product costing concepts, accounting fundamentals, capex concepts, financial management fundamentals
  • Q2. Thorough walkthrough of current work profile, Excel and SAP fundamentals.
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural, general aspects, expectation from the company, why do you want to join us.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear of the fundamentals and your existing work domain. Make sure you handle the basics with as much ease as you can.

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Differenc between table and view
  • Ans. 

    Tables store data in a structured format, while views are virtual tables that display data from one or more tables.

    • Tables store data physically on disk, while views do not store data physically but display data from tables.

    • Tables can be modified directly, while views are read-only.

    • Views can be used to simplify complex queries by pre-defining joins and filters.

    • Example: Table 'Employees' stores employee data, while a vie...

  • Answered by AI

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Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 4 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About work experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About work experience
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About work experience

Data Quality Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the different types of joins in SQL, and can you explain each join in detail?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. MS/PhD level candidates were asked to make a 45-minute presentation on research projects they have worked on and technical questions were asked by panelists later on
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Candidates were then shortlisted for 3-day on-site interview. Day 2 had around eight 1:1 technical interviews with managers and senior scientists.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for 3M Data Scientist interview:
  • Research Presntation
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare a nice technical presentation that is easy to understand for a broad audience as well as highlights your core skillset and experience relevant to the advertised job posting.

Data Scientist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. for a data with 1000 samples and 700 dimensions, how would you find a line that best fits the data, to be able to extrapolate? this is not a supervised ML problem, there's no target. and how would you do it, if you want to treat this as a s... read more
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3M interview questions for popular designations

 Area Sales Manager

 (4)

 Senior Analyst

 (2)

 Data Scientist

 (1)

 Marketing and Sales Analyst

 (1)

 QA QC Executive

 (1)

 Senior Designer

 (1)

 Software Engineer

 (1)

 Key Account Manager

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic numerical and business general

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Business experience and technical.
  • Q2. How to grow in a declining business territory
  • Ans. 

    To grow in a declining business territory, focus on customer retention, explore new markets, improve product offerings, and enhance sales strategies.

    • Focus on customer retention by providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships.

    • Explore new markets by conducting market research and identifying potential opportunities for growth.

    • Improve product offerings by listening to customer feedback and adapti...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How do you estimate dealer counter's volume, monthly sales
  • Ans. 

    Estimate dealer counter's volume and monthly sales by analyzing historical data, market trends, and dealer performance.

    • Analyze historical sales data to identify trends and patterns

    • Consider market conditions and economic factors that may impact sales

    • Evaluate dealer performance and track record

    • Conduct market research and gather competitor information

    • Utilize sales forecasting techniques and tools

    • Regularly communicate with

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why you want to leave
  • Q5. Who is prospect

Area Sales Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to handling position and how to coverage rout and sales teams
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Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 5 Oct 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About job profile, work procedures
  • Q2. Root cause analysis of problem
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Product design and development related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare to counter any point what is mentioned in resume

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

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between QA and QC
  • Ans. 

    QA focuses on preventing defects in the process, while QC focuses on identifying defects in the product.

    • QA is process oriented, ensuring that the processes used to manage and create deliverables are effective and efficient.

    • QC is product oriented, focusing on identifying defects in the final product through testing and inspection.

    • QA involves activities like process audits, training, and process improvement initiatives.

    • Q...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is deviation and change control
  • Ans. 

    Deviation and change control are processes used in quality management to document and manage any deviations from standard procedures and any changes made to processes or products.

    • Deviation refers to a departure from standard procedures or specifications.

    • Change control is the process of managing changes to processes, products, or systems in a controlled manner.

    • Deviation and change control help ensure that any deviations...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is stability test
  • Ans. 

    Stability test is a process to evaluate the chemical and physical properties of a product over time to ensure its quality and shelf life.

    • Stability tests are conducted to determine how a product's quality changes over time under various conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light exposure.

    • These tests help in establishing the shelf life of a product and ensuring its effectiveness and safety for consumers.

    • Examples...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. GMP act details

QA QC Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If a team member is unable to carry out his work, he is doing it repetitively, how would you handle it?, would you like to work only on lifing of components, or would you be ready to shift to other departments?
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Key Account Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 6 Feb 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How Comfortable are you with re-locating to Delhi

Key Account Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the reason behind introduction of Loan secure products amongst lenders and Insurance companies.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About you Key achievements and how you related to the Roles and Responsibilities of 3M
  • Q2. Negotiation and contract Management
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior Leadership asked more about work experience and deep knowledge in sourcing
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Package and general Interview questions

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Dec 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Roles and responsibilities.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How well worse you are with Salesforce
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How active you are at social apps
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More of negotiations questions

Area Sales Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to handling position and how to coverage rout and sales teams
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3M Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in 3M interview?
3M interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the 3M interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for 3M 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 3M. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at 3M expect are Compliance, Sales, Usage, Key Account Management and Management.
What are the top questions asked in 3M interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the 3M interview -

  1. how do you estimate dealer counter's volume, monthly sa...read more
  2. how to grow in a declining business territ...read more
  3. What is deviation and change cont...read more
How long is the 3M interview process?

The duration of 3M interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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