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posted on 3 May 2021

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Implementation steps and overall roadmap, workflow designing, basic SQL

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have thorough knowledge about everything written in your CV. Research the company, product, and domain before the interview.

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I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. How many words are there in a newspaper?
  • Ans. 

    The number of words in a newspaper varies depending on the size and content of the publication.

    • The average newspaper contains around 500-800 words per page.

    • A typical daily newspaper may have 30-50 pages, resulting in a total of 15,000-40,000 words.

    • However, some newspapers may have more or fewer pages and may contain more or fewer words depending on the type of articles and advertisements included.

    • Special editions or we...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do a make or buy analysis for some Mobile phone manufacturing company i.e. is it better buy the phone from some other country or make it in India
  • Ans. 

    Make or buy analysis for mobile phone manufacturing company in India.

    • Consider cost of production in India vs other countries

    • Analyze availability of resources and infrastructure in India

    • Evaluate quality control measures in India

    • Assess import/export regulations and tariffs

    • Compare labor costs and skill level in India vs other countries

    • Consider potential risks and benefits of outsourcing vs in-house production

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  • Q3. No of credit cards in India?
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 47 million credit cards in circulation in India.

    • As of 2021, there are around 47 million credit cards in India.

    • The number of credit cards has been steadily increasing in recent years.

    • Major credit card issuers in India include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI.

    • Credit cards are widely used for online shopping, travel bookings, and other transactions.

    • The Reserve Bank of India regulates the credit card

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  • Q4. Procurement issues with respect to MNC trying to buy a new equipment for its plants situated throughout the globe?
  • Q5. Calculating the ticket cost for a bus service between two cities
  • Ans. 

    To calculate the ticket cost for a bus service between two cities, consider factors like distance, fuel cost, maintenance, and profit margin.

    • Determine the distance between the two cities

    • Calculate the fuel cost based on the distance and fuel efficiency of the bus

    • Factor in maintenance costs such as oil changes and tire replacements

    • Add a profit margin to the total cost

    • Consider offering discounts for students, seniors, or

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Why GEP?
  • Ans. 

    GEP offers a unique blend of consulting, technology, and managed services to help clients drive procurement transformation.

    • GEP has a proven track record of delivering results for clients across industries

    • GEP's innovative technology solutions enable clients to optimize their procurement processes

    • GEP's team of experts provide strategic guidance and support throughout the procurement transformation journey

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  • Q7. Why procurement?
  • Ans. 

    Procurement is essential for efficient and cost-effective operations.

    • Procurement ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

    • It helps in maintaining the quality of products and services.

    • Effective procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings.

    • Procurement plays a crucial role in supply chain management.

    • It involves identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationshi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The above questions were distributed among 4 round of technical interviews. 2 were face to face while 2 were on call. The interviews were smooth. The case based questions required some assumptions to be made there and then. The interviewer wanted to know the broad thinking of how a problem is being approached then make proper assumptions and come to an answer.
Tips: Prepare for guesstimate questions and puzzles. They check for communication skills as well as analytical skills.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview happened on call and was more of an invite to the technical round than an interview.
Tips: Just know about GEP as to what it does and where it operates etc.

General Tips: Be ready to work in shift timings if this is your targeted company.
Skill Tips: Be confident in what you say and be thorough with cost accounting concepts to go through the cost analysis questions.
Skills: 1)communication, Analyzing And Problem Solving Skills
College Name: KJ Somaiya Institute Of Management Studies And Research
Motivation: The career path towards becoming a Consultant.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and experienced consultant with a passion for problem-solving and delivering results.

    • I have over 10 years of experience in consulting for various industries including finance, healthcare, and technology.

    • I am skilled in project management, data analysis, and strategic planning.

    • I have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and exceeding client expectations.

    • I am a strong communicat...

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  • Q2. Why GEP
  • Ans. 

    GEP is a leading global provider of procurement and supply chain solutions.

    • GEP has a proven track record of delivering results for clients across industries.

    • GEP's innovative technology solutions help clients optimize their procurement processes.

    • GEP's team of experts bring deep industry knowledge and experience to every engagement.

    • GEP's commitment to sustainability aligns with my personal values and career goals.

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  • Q3. Why did u leave your prev job
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • Desire for professional development

    • Limited opportunities for advancement

    • Company restructuring

    • Relocation

    • Better work-life balance

    • To pursue a different career path

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  • Q4. How would you add value to our company
  • Ans. 

    I would add value to your company by leveraging my expertise and experience to identify and implement innovative solutions that drive growth and improve efficiency.

    • Conduct a thorough analysis of current processes and identify areas for improvement

    • Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and reduce costs

    • Provide guidance and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance

    • Stay up-to-date with i...

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  • Q5. Assume you are starting a bus service transport company. how and when will you break even
  • Ans. 

    To break even, we need to analyze fixed and variable costs, revenue streams, and market demand.

    • Calculate fixed costs such as vehicle purchase, insurance, and maintenance

    • Determine variable costs such as fuel, wages, and marketing expenses

    • Identify revenue streams such as ticket sales, advertising, and charter services

    • Analyze market demand and competition to determine pricing and potential market share

    • Use financial projec...

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  • Q6. Assume you are about to write a book and launch it. what would it be about and how many copies will you print initially.. how much will be your expected expenses that you will incur
  • Ans. 

    The book is about personal finance and budgeting. Initially printing 10,000 copies with expected expenses of $20,000.

    • The book will cover topics such as saving, investing, and debt management.

    • It will provide practical tips and tools for readers to improve their financial situation.

    • Examples will be given on how to create a budget, reduce expenses, and increase income.

    • Marketing efforts will focus on social media and targe...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Most of the shortlisted resumes were of engineers with some amount of prior work ex. There were exceptions though
Tips: It helps if you have a good academic record.
If you are applying laterally they do look for relevant work ex

Round: HR Interview
Experience: A generic round, meant to test self confidence and clarity of thoughts!

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: They are more interested in your approach and considerations and not the final answer. Start by the costs involved, factors affecting the revenue,etc
Tips: Ask a lot of questions, state all your assumptions.

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: Similar to the prev round. They are testing your approach and what all factors you consider and how structured is your thought process

Skill Tips: Just observe things around you and build guesstimate questions for yourself. There are a lot of guesstimate materials available online, but I would say keen observation and inquisitiveness is the key
Skills:
College Name: KJ SOMAIYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Motivation: A great profile!!! And i m glad I got selected!
Funny Moments: I was stunned with my own answers to the case study round! I didnt know that I did know a lot of things :D

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a passion for problem-solving and helping clients achieve their goals.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting industry

    • Strong analytical and communication skills

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Client-focused approach to problem-solving

    • MBA in Business Administration from XYZ University

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  • Q2. Why mba
  • Ans. 

    To gain a deeper understanding of business concepts, enhance leadership skills, and expand career opportunities.

    • To gain a deeper understanding of business concepts

    • Enhance leadership skills

    • Expand career opportunities

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  • Q3. Generic question on what would you do incase your supplier cannot meet the contract due to natural calamity
  • Q4. Shipping company related questions
  • Q5. Estimate the market size of 2 wheelers in india
  • Ans. 

    The market size of 2 wheelers in India is estimated to be significant due to the high demand and popularity of motorcycles and scooters.

    • India is the largest market for two-wheelers in the world.

    • The market is driven by factors such as increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and improved infrastructure.

    • Major players in the Indian two-wheeler market include Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, and Honda Motor...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2021. 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to CV were asked.
  • Q2. Guesstimate question, to claculate number of vaccine shots given in a day in my hometown.
Round 3 - Case Study 

Questions related to CV. 2 behavioural question, 1 market entry question and last profit making question.

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salery negotiations and benefits discussion.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for GEP Worldwide Consultant interview:
  • MECE Structure
  • Guesstimate
  • Behavioural Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well from standard structures for solving guesstimate questions but do not completely rely on them.
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 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Guestimate on how qatar is going to hold the world cup of football and figure out how many tourists would increase?
  • Q2. Figure out the % increase in tourism in Qatar.
  • Ans. 

    To calculate the % increase in tourism in Qatar, compare the number of tourists in the current year to the previous year.

    • Calculate the number of tourists in the current year and the previous year.

    • Subtract the number of tourists in the previous year from the number of tourists in the current year.

    • Divide the result by the number of tourists in the previous year and multiply by 100 to get the % increase.

    • For example, if th...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do case studies and guesstimates.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 4 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 - Case Study 

Guesstimates were asked on regular day to day things

Round 3 - Case Study 

Business problems for new emerging businesses or expansion of businesses

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal info and hobbies
  • Q2. Work culture related opinions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well for guesstimates and business case studies. Stay confident. Study more about why consulting and why procurement.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal HR Questions
Round 2 - Case Study 

Market Entry
Sales Projections
Guesstimates

Round 3 - Case Study 

Academic Questions
Cases similar to above mentioned

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why consulting as a career
  • Q2. Share some life experiences
Round 2 - Case Study 

Guesstimate the number of burgers sold at a particular outlet

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Logical reasoning, puzzles, case studies and guesstimates are needed
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Guesstimates - No. of streams of a song on spotify in a day
  • Ans. 

    Estimating the number of streams of a song on Spotify in a day.

    • Consider the popularity of the song and the artist

    • Analyze the average number of streams for similar songs

    • Take into account the time of release and promotion

    • Factor in the user base and geographical reach of Spotify

    • Consider any external factors that may affect streaming habits

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Round 2 - Case Study 

Detailed industry level case study. Take all aspects of supply chain into consideration while answering

Round 3 - Case Study 

Cultural check and detailed case study

Basware Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Basware Consultant 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 Basware. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Basware expect are Application Support, Automation, Customer Service, Debugging and ERP.

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