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Updated 6 Apr 2025
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11 interviews found

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

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Asked about simple sorting question and one based on two pointers.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. In this asked about basic concepts of OOPS like runtime and compile time polymorphism, basic operating system concepts, some java related questions and DBMS.
  • Q2. What is difference between DDL and DML commands in DBMS?
  • Ans. 

    DDL commands are used to define the structure of the database, while DML commands are used to manipulate the data within the database.

    • DDL (Data Definition Language) commands are used to create, modify, and delete database objects such as tables, indexes, and views.

    • Examples of DDL commands include CREATE, ALTER, and DROP.

    • DML (Data Manipulation Language) commands are used to retrieve, insert, update, and delete data in t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between delete, drop and truncate.
  • Ans. 

    Delete removes specific rows from a table, drop removes the entire table, and truncate removes all rows from a table.

    • Delete is a DML command used to remove specific rows from a table based on a condition.

    • Drop is a DDL command used to remove an entire table along with its structure and data.

    • Truncate is a DDL command used to remove all rows from a table but keeps the table structure intact.

    • Example: DELETE FROM table_name...

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Fraud Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Prabhjot Singh

posted on 7 Feb 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself and your work
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated Fraud Analyst with 5 years of experience in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.

    • Experienced in analyzing financial data to identify suspicious patterns

    • Proficient in using fraud detection software and tools

    • Skilled in conducting investigations and collaborating with law enforcement agencies

    • Implemented fraud prevention strategies that resulted in a 20% decrease in fraudulent transactions

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Difference between US and UK customers, what is fraud and scam
  • Ans. 

    US and UK customers have different fraud perceptions. Fraud is intentional deception for financial gain, while scam is a fraudulent scheme.

    • US customers may be more cautious due to higher exposure to fraud, while UK customers may be more trusting.

    • Fraud involves intentional deception for financial gain, such as identity theft or credit card fraud.

    • Scams are fraudulent schemes designed to trick individuals into giving away...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and be confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. PLC gate logics
  • Q2. What is involved in the process of SCADA development?
  • Ans. 

    SCADA development involves designing, implementing, and maintaining systems for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.

    • Requirements Gathering: Identify user needs and system specifications, e.g., data acquisition from sensors.

    • System Architecture Design: Define the overall structure, including hardware and software components, e.g., PLCs and HMI.

    • Software Development: Create applications for data visualization a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the communication protocols used in PLC and SCADA systems?
  • Ans. 

    PLC and SCADA systems utilize various communication protocols for data exchange and control in industrial automation.

    • Modbus: A widely used protocol for communication between PLCs and SCADA systems, often over serial lines.

    • OPC (OLE for Process Control): Allows different systems to communicate and share data seamlessly, regardless of the manufacturer.

    • Ethernet/IP: An industrial Ethernet protocol that enables real-time com...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. HMI development

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good behaviour interviewer

Economist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

3 questions on economics and your background

Round 2 - Assignment 

A couple assignments and video recordings

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

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

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Group Discussion 

In group discussion first round the candidates were share their thoughts on "Impact of Social media in today's world" and in second round they asked the candidates to put some light on "Why costumer support is important for an organization".

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Barclays?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Barclays because of its strong reputation, global presence, and commitment to innovation.

    • Barclays has a strong reputation in the banking industry, known for its financial expertise and customer service.

    • I am impressed by Barclays' global presence, with offices and branches in multiple countries, which provides opportunities for growth and exposure to diverse markets.

    • I am attracted to Barclays' commitment ...

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  • Q2. Why do you want to switch your domain? (In case, you are not from costumer support domain)
  • Ans. You must add how costumer support is a crucial/responsible role in any organization, and it is a challenging role as well. You are looking to face more challenges and you want to get the sense of satisfaction of resolving queries of the costumers. You may also add an example wherein, you were helped by a costumer support agent.
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  • Q3. How will you deal with an irked costumer?
  • Ans. 

    I will listen to their concerns, apologize for any inconvenience caused, and offer a solution to resolve the issue.

    • Remain calm and professional

    • Listen actively to the customer's concerns

    • Apologize for any inconvenience caused

    • Offer a solution to resolve the issue

    • Follow up with the customer to ensure their satisfaction

    • Document the interaction for future reference

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  • Q4. You may share that, I will keep organizations one of the most important values respect and excellence in my mind. I will patiently and actively to the costumer as a sign of respect towards the costumer, I ...
  • Q5. What makes you the best fit for this job?
  • Ans. 

    I am the best fit for this job because of my strong financial knowledge, excellent customer service skills, and proven track record in sales.

    • Extensive knowledge of banking products and services

    • Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proven ability to meet sales targets and generate revenue

    • Experience in providing exceptional customer service

    • Ability to a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. You must share the soft skills like effective communication, politeness, empathy, problem solving and learning attitude would help me to be an excellent costumer support agent.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before appearing for the interview, one must think of what your professional values are and how those values align with that of the company. You must be prepared with all the basic details of Barclays as in, their core values, costumer base, major services and in how many countries it has its operations.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. FpnA strategies

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Oct 2023

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

I appeared for an interview before Oct 2022.

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 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Take us through your experience
  • Q2. 2. Any mistake during your experience period?
  • Q3. Most difficult case you have handle

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pass their Assessment and interview is nect. Then you proceed to checks.

Senior Process Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Deepankar Kumar Singha

posted on 30 Aug 2023

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About process if one has any knowledge,
  • Q2. Stability minimum 3 years and process knowledge
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Checked stability and make sure no negative thoughts about previous company
  • Q2. Process knowledge
  • Q3. Be confident when you speak
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't join the company. Not at all a employee friendly company.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All questions related to vSphere and my previous work experience .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with vsphere knowledge and some openstack knowledge would be an advantage .

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Past experience, why you want to join Barclays, why are you in nontechnical profile despite of having a technical background, what were the tools you were using in your past company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don’t be nervous otherwise you are already not having the surety that you will get selected and if you will get nervous the chances of cracking an interview will me minimised

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