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Updated 14 Aug 2024

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1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic finance questions
  • Q2. Behavioral questions

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning, english, maths

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Cricket and mentalvhealth

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Number of traffic lights in delhi
  • Ans. 

    The number of traffic lights in Delhi is estimated to be around 1,000 to 1,500.

    • Delhi is a densely populated city with a high number of intersections, hence the need for a large number of traffic lights.

    • The exact number of traffic lights may vary due to ongoing construction, maintenance, and changes in traffic patterns.

    • Traffic lights are essential for regulating traffic flow and ensuring road safety in a busy city like

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - do guesstimates and marketing strategies
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What do you know about the company?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloud vs On-premise
  • Ans. 

    Cloud vs On-premise

    • Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet, while on-premise computing involves running applications and storing data on local servers.

    • Cloud computing offers scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness as resources can be easily scaled up or down based on demand.

    • On-premise computing provides greater control and security as data is stored locally and not shared...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you research about any software product and tell what it does?
  • Ans. 

    Microsoft Excel is a software product used for creating spreadsheets and analyzing data.

    • Allows users to organize data into rows and columns

    • Provides tools for performing calculations and creating charts

    • Commonly used in business for financial analysis and reporting

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you tell difference between two software products?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can tell the difference between two software products.

    • I can compare the features and functionalities of the two software products.

    • I can analyze the user interface and user experience of each product.

    • I can evaluate the performance and efficiency of the software.

    • I can assess the compatibility and integration capabilities of the products.

    • I can review the documentation and support provided for each software.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Research about the company, what it does, then research about the role.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 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. Walk us through your resume
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Appear confident and be precise, research well about the company.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Case study based on industry analysis, client profiling, behavioral questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be strong in fundamental communication, analytical thinking and thought structuring. Key areas of assessment are the ability to analyze a sector/client/market and draw key insights based on sound reasoning and secondary information
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Hire Vue interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Involved basics of accounting.
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

It will be a group case study with 3-4 questions to be answered

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was majorly focussed on soft skills and what tools can be used to study the market
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked abour bihar political scenario
  • Q2. Askwd about pri elections in bihar
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about bihar assembly seats
  • Q2. Asked about loksaba seats in bihar

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. 1_ Why you feel perfect fit for the role applied
  • Q2. There are many answer to question just stick firmly to you point. Also patience and good preparation is must for mckinsey interview process
  • Q3. Explain your projects, challenges faced and how did you overcome them.
  • Q4. Are you open to travel frequently

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's long interviewing process, be calm and confident.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About equity market, derivatives and capital market

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough in your finance concepts.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning, english, quantitative questions,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - test was quite at modererate level

BCG Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in BCG Research Associate interview?
BCG interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the BCG interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for BCG Research Associate 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 BCG. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at BCG expect are Business Research, Consulting, Industry Research, Customer Satisfaction and Analytical.
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