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Updated 2 Mar 2016

Booz & Company Associate Consultant Interview Experiences

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The process started with making a resume draft. In order to make my resume look good, I got it reviewed from a lot of people. I incorporated genuine suggestions given by peers. This resulted in a well-written 1 page highlights of my achievements. It almost took me a month in making the final draft of resume.
Tips: Resume making is a

College Name: IIT Bombay

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About different joins in SQL
  • Q2. 1)About previous projects done in detail 2) Regarding any certification like dp-203 or spark certification 3) spark architecture 4) about delta table
  • Q3. Some questions about adf pipelines scenario based
  • Q4. Spark actions and transformation

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Associate Consultant interview:
  • Adf
  • SQL
  • Pyspark
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Feb 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What should be the age for interview?
  • Q2. How to earn money
  • Ans. 

    Earn money by working, investing, starting a business, or providing services.

    • Work a job or freelance to earn a salary or hourly wage

    • Invest in stocks, real estate, or other assets to generate passive income

    • Start a business and sell products or services to make a profit

    • Provide services such as tutoring, consulting, or freelancing for a fee

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  • Q3. What work needs to be done
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Varous puzzles asked
  • Q2. Guesstimates and case studies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do prep for case study , puzzles , guesstimated . It is all required for this role .
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Test is a game, try to find demo versions of similar test and practice them

Round 2 - Case Study 

Study cases on official website and look on what are great answers in the answer quide.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't be nervous, show your best, if its a job for you - you will pass
If you don't pass - that only means you will find a better job that will fit you and make you happy
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. LWC questions, Async Alex questions
  • Q2. LWC parent-child events, custom events
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Details about project
  • Q2. Coding test Trigger on Opportunity
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with all the basics of FSDC configuration and scenario related questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in May 2024.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Market sizing, case very math heavy. No behavioral.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Really grind casing

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. At what time did you wake up? What did you do after that?
  • Ans. 

    I woke up at 6:30 am and started my morning routine.

    • I woke up at 6:30 am

    • I brushed my teeth and washed my face

    • I had breakfast

    • I checked my emails and messages

    • I got dressed and left for the interview

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  • Q2. Roughly how many students in IIT K end up working in non-core sectors? Do you think it is a problem for the society that a lot of students don’t contribute to their core areas of engineering?
  • Ans. 

    A significant number of IIT K students work in non-core sectors. It may not be a problem for society as they contribute to the economy.

    • Around 50% of IIT K graduates work in non-core sectors such as consulting, finance, and IT.

    • These sectors contribute significantly to the economy and provide employment opportunities.

    • Many students also pursue higher education or entrepreneurship, which can also benefit society.

    • It is impo...

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  • Q3. Did you want to be a consultant from the very beginning?
  • Ans. 

    No, I did not have a specific career path in mind initially.

    • I explored various fields before deciding on consulting

    • I was drawn to the problem-solving aspect of consulting

    • I enjoy working with clients to find solutions to their challenges

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  • Q4. Tell me something about your life in IITK
  • Ans. 

    IITK was a transformative experience for me.

    • IITK taught me the value of hard work and perseverance.

    • I made lifelong friends and learned to work in diverse teams.

    • I was involved in various extracurricular activities, including organizing cultural events and participating in sports.

    • I also had the opportunity to attend talks by eminent personalities and interact with industry leaders.

    • Overall, IITK helped me grow both person

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  • Q5. Tell me something about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a degree in business administration and have completed several internships in consulting firms.

    • I am proficient in data analysis and have experience using various software tools such as Excel and Tableau.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy working in a team environment to achieve common goals.

    • In my free time, I enjoy hiking a...

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  • Q6. Of the various positions of responsibility that you held, which one did you enjoy the most and which one the least?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoyed my position as a team leader the most and my position as a customer service representative the least.

    • Most enjoyed: Team leader - enjoyed leading and motivating a team towards a common goal

    • Least enjoyed: Customer service representative - found it challenging to deal with difficult customers

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  • Q7. Why did you give up debating after 2007? (Probably the most intelligent question that could have been asked from my resume)
  • Q8. Why didn't you go for a company or university internship? Didn't you feel that this would reflect badly on your profile?
  • Ans. 

    I pursued other opportunities that aligned better with my career goals and provided valuable experience.

    • I wanted to gain experience in a specific field that was not offered by the companies or universities I applied to

    • I found other opportunities that aligned better with my career goals

    • I gained valuable experience through these alternative opportunities

    • For example, I worked on a project with a local non-profit organizat...

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  • Q9. Since you have done a lot of modelling in one of your projects, don’t you think you are more suited for a career in finance?
  • Q10. What are your long-term career plans?
  • Ans. 

    I aspire to grow into a leadership role within the consulting industry.

    • I plan to gain experience and expertise in various areas of consulting.

    • I will seek out opportunities to lead projects and teams.

    • I aim to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

    • I may pursue additional education or certifications to enhance my skills.

    • Ultimately, I hope to become a partner or executive in a consulting firm.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How long are you prepared to work for BCG?
  • Ans. 

    I am committed to a long-term career with BCG and am excited about the opportunities for growth and development.

    • I am looking for a long-term career with BCG

    • I am excited about the opportunities for growth and development within the company

    • I am committed to contributing to the success of BCG

    • I am open to exploring different roles and responsibilities within the company

    • I am willing to work hard and put in the effort requir

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: The interviewer was Rohit Vohra, Partner and Director.

Round: Interview
Experience: The Case Study was a ‘Market Entry’ problem. An office-furniture company wanted to enter into home-furniture business. I had to evaluate whether it should do so or not. I asked for some time to structure my answer. He was very helpful during the entire case study and guided me whenever I went in a direction where I wasn’t supposed to go. I also asked a lot of questions. The entire interview lasted for about 40-45 minutes. The interviewer was very pleasant in his manner and the interview went off quite well. After about 10-15 minutes, I was sent for my second interview.

Round: Interview
Experience: This interview was taken by Shweta Bajpai, Project Leader who was also the Recruitment Head. She was an IIT K alumnus. This interview took around 35-40 minutes.

Round: Interview
Experience: The Case Study was a ‘Growth Strategy’ question.
A metal casing manufacturer wants to double her revenues over the next 5 years. What should she do? I began by asking a few pertinent questions about the company’s product and customers. I then listed out a few growth strategies. She pointed out that she wanted more possible approaches. I pointed out a few but the general nature of our exchange was that the moment I would sum up a strategy, she would drop a hint for another. I would latch on to it and this process went on for about 2 or 3 times. She then asked me that in light of the initial question, which strategy would be best-suited for our client. I answered the same. I came out of the room thinking that I had messed up really badly because she had practically solved the entire case herself. I had a very strong inkling that that interview was my last with BCG. By this time, BCG people had started asking some of us to go if we had interviews with any other company which was a kind way of saying that you are not selected in BCG. I politely inquired one of the consultants whether I was supposed to stay or go. He checked with his colleagues and replied with a very warm smile that I was supposed to stay on.

Round: Interview
Experience: This interview was taken by Saurabh Tripathi, Partner and Director. He was also an IIT K alumnus, the President Gold Medalist of his batch. He was the one who had given us the PPT at Taj. Moreover, I also had the opportunity of having a long conversation with him because we were seated at the same table during dinner. He began the interview by pointing out the same. He then asked some very tricky and pointed PI questions:

Round: Interview
Experience: The Case Study that followed was again one of its kind, to say the least. It involved a hypothetical bank that had just 6 products: 3 kinds of fixed deposits (maturity period of 1 year, 2 years and 3 years) and 3 kinds of loans (again 1, 2 and 3 year maturity period). The rates of interests on the fixed deposits were 3, 4 and 5 % p.a. respectively and on loans were 5, 6 and 7 % p.a. respectively. The owner wanted to increase the bank’s profitability. What should she do?
I would be paltering with the truth if I don’t admit that I was a little taken aback by the question. I took some time and then asked him some questions to which he gave a very brief (though not curt at all) ‘yes’ or ‘no’ as an answer. In fact, during the entire case, he was busy on his Blackberry paying no attention to what I was doing. One of the first things that I asked was whether the objective was to increase ‘profits’ or ‘profitability’ because the technical definition of the two was different. He smiled (I think in appreciation) and replied that he wanted me to focus on ‘profits’. After that, I gave a few recommendations. He complicated the case further by saying that the principal amount of 1-year products was same. This constraint was applicable for 2-year and 3-year products as well. That is, the principal amount of fixed deposit and loan of 1-year was same, and so on.

Again, I gave a few recommendations. After a while, he said that he was in a bit of a hurry and that that was all as far as the interview was concerned. I felt as if nothing concrete had come out as the solution to the case. I asked him how I had done in the case. As was his wont, he answered with a very brief - ‘‘Given the time available, you did fine’’.
I was a little confused after this interview. I had no idea about the last case study. However, I knew that the PI part went off well. After about 10 minutes, I was asked to go and meet Saurabh Tripathi again. I went into his interview room and he gave me a job offer!

General Tips: Between July 2007 (when I joined the institute) and May 2011, I had considered and pursued IAS, MBA and research as potential career options at various points of time. But in May ‘11, I decided that the safer thing to do would be to take up a job and think about the various existential questions later. As far as my personal preferences go, I liked what I read about consulting. But being from a department where core companies are non-existent for all practical purposes; I was aiming for most of the non-core companies. I
was conscious of one thing though, viz. I did not want to work for a company that was catering to overseas
clients or to its own overseas office. The idea was that I did not want to join a company which was employing me just because I was cheaper than the Westerners. So, although after BCG, the second best choice for me in the first slot was Opera, I was not excited about it at all.
My entire preparation, especially the part related to resume and interview was done under the guidance of
Ashwini Dikshit (career counsellor, IITK). I think what worked for me was that I was quite organized in my
preparation. At no stage was I hurried into mistakes. By September, I had prepared the final draft of my 1-page resume. If you think you have a good profile and you can get a shortlist, then you should devote a lot of time to your resume. I would suggest that resume preparation should be started in summers itself. It is also very important to take help and guidance because there is a certain way to make a resume which does not come naturally to most of us. I prepared for aptitude tests by solving the CAT previous years’ question papers. If you are preparing for non core companies, one of the things which you should do is preparing for CAT. Most companies other than consulting firms and core companies, take an aptitude test (including the analytics-consulting firms) and contrary to the common notion, most of them ask English questions as well. Moreover, a good score in CAT will only open up options. I did not prepare for GD because out of all the companies that I was aiming for, very few had GD as a part of their process.
For case study preparation, I was a part of the Case Study Club of SPO which met around thrice in September October period. Apart from that, I practised with my friends. Some good casebooks in decreasing order of their usefulness are Case in Point, Indian School of Business’s casebook and Kellogg’s casebook. It is highly advisable to get hold of various IIMs’ casebooks if you can. While practising a case, the emphasis should be on what new you learn from that particular case. So, more than the mock case study sessions themselves, the analysis that you do afterwards is important.
For the Personal Interview preparation, I had prepared the answers for most of the commonly asked questions and more importantly had given around 5 mock interviews before December. One should sit and right down the answers of the various commonly-asked questions and go through these answers again and again to hone them. If possible, get these answers checked by someone experienced in interview preparation. The idea is not to memorize the answers, but to have a fairly good idea about what points you are going to cover. As a thumb rule, all companies are looking for ‘high energy’ and ‘low maintenance’ guys. Make sure, you sound like one!
Apart from the above mentioned preparation, I read ‘The Indian Express’ and ‘Economic Times’ regularly
(wasn't able to do it daily though) to get a feel of current and business affairs. One final pointer as far as placement preparation is concerned, DO NOT WORRY and do not indulge in useless placement-related gossips. They only eat away your time and energy.
I think what worked well for me in all the interviews was that I was listening very attentively to what theinterviewers were saying or asking. That meant that I was always answering the right questions and was also responding to the hints and clues which the interviewers were giving. In all the interviews, I had a good discussion with the interviewer. A lot of people say that a good interview is the one which is more of adiscussion rather than a question-answer session. By that definition, my interviews went off well. As I hadmentioned earlier, some people claim that the case study workshop which was held on November 16th wasevaluative. If it was so, then I would have got some extra points since I was able to do well in the case that I was asked.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Imbellus Test - simple tower defense game

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Plan an intervention to eradicate a disease.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not overcase - a level of spontaneity is required. Do practice math.
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 Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Domain related technical questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great experience

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