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Updated 15 Jan 2022

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posted on 15 Jan 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly technical rounds having good knowledge in Java and should be able to explain Framework clearly which you have previously worked on

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thourough with the programming language and framework used in the previous projects

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. First question about introduction
  • Q2. In next questing he ask for Fv. subject

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be prepared your core subjects
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There will be aptitude screening round.

Round 2 - Case Study 

There will be the different case studies , from the pharmaceutical sector.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • I have X years of experience working in consulting roles.

    • I specialize in areas such as strategy development, process improvement, and project management.

    • I have successfully led teams to deliver high-quality results for clients, such as increasing revenue by X% for a Fortune 500 company.

    • I am skilled in building ...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE)

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Q2. CV Points.
  • Q3. Guesstimates.
  • Q4. Why BCN?
  • Ans. 

    BCN offers a dynamic and diverse environment with opportunities for growth and learning.

    • BCN has a strong reputation in the consulting industry

    • The company values diversity and inclusivity

    • There are ample opportunities for professional development and growth

    • BCN has a global presence with a wide range of clients and projects

    • The company culture is supportive and collaborative

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Difference between BCN and Bain & Co.
  • Ans. 

    BCN and Bain & Co. are both management consulting firms, but differ in their focus and approach.

    • BCN focuses on strategy consulting for healthcare and life sciences industries, while Bain & Co. has a broader focus on various industries.

    • Bain & Co. is known for its results-driven approach and emphasis on data analysis, while BCN emphasizes collaboration and building long-term relationships with clients.

    • BCN is a smaller fi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Case Study 

Introduce Yourself.

Case Discussion.

Why BCN?

Cultural Fit questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Preparation:

1. Guesstimates & Cases: Case in Point & other case books. Guesstimates from online sources.

2. Supply Chain: Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation by Peter Meindl and Sunil Chopra; Operations Management by Jay H Heizer; Online sources for other relevant topics which would give a more company specific information with use cases.

3. Staying up to date with Livemint and Supply Chain dive updates.

4. Mock Group discussions and Interviews.

5. CV preparation and defense.

6. HR answers.

7. Company specific preparation.

What went right?

1. Thorough with “introduce yourself” (this is elementary but vital at the same time).

2. Conceptual understanding of supply chain topics.

3. Structured answering and communicating the thought process effectively (this is essential for guesstimates and cases).

4. Problem solving and aptitude skills.

What was your improvement area?

1. Structured problem solving and answering.

2. Communicating effectively.

Suggestions

1. Be thorough with the supply chain concepts, operations management, basics of finance and economics (account statement, law of supply-demand and correlations), elementary marketing concepts (pricing and promotion, different analyses, and frameworks).

2. Develop a structure while solving guesstimates and cases (It should sound logical to you, only then can the interviewer be convinced by your answer).

3. Be thorough with your recent academic/work experience.

4. Be ready with 3-4 instances for each of the HR answers.

5. Communicating and expressing yourself to the interviewer is as important as answering logically/correctly.
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 Jul 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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Details about candidate
  • Ans. Share about your self and about last work experience
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Why you looking for change
  • Ans. Looking for Better opportunity and grow
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. What is job role in previous company
  • Ans. About your job role and experience how you do work in your company
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do your best keep updated resume and reach on time
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 4 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 - Coding Test 

Test of SQL, Tableau and other skills based on your resume on Skillate

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL and other skills technical questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager round / 2nd technical round

Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. Why are you interested in consulting?
  • Q2. How has your stay here been been?
  • Q3. What could you have done better at here?
  • Q4. What does success mean to you?
  • Q5. What are the three most important aspects that defines success?
  • Q6. Tell us about a situation when you were in a difficult situation while working in a team? How did you handle it?
  • Q7. Tell me about a situation when you demonstrated leadership qualities?
  • Q8. Consulting specific
  • Q9. Why consulting?
  • Q10. Why do you think you are a good fit for consulting?
  • Q11. Do you have a preference for a particular domain?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have a preference for the technology domain.

    • I have a strong background in computer science and programming.

    • I enjoy working with emerging technologies and exploring new advancements.

    • Some of my favorite projects have involved developing software for mobile devices and web applications.

    • I am also interested in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

    • Overall, I am passionate about using technology to solve compl

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. What did you learn from your previous Work in consulting?
  • Q13. What did you you do as a member of the club? What did you learn from it?
  • Ans. 

    As a member of the club, I organized events, fundraisers, and participated in community service projects. I learned leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

    • Organized events such as charity walks and bake sales

    • Raised funds for local non-profit organizations

    • Participated in community service projects such as park cleanups

    • Learned leadership skills by serving as club president

    • Developed teamwork and communication skil

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. A joint venture has been formed between HPCL and a foreign oil & gas major to set up a oil refinery in India. You are one of the six directors appointed. What are the important decisions that you need to ...

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Be very structured while analyzing the case and ask for clarifications where ever needed. Be consistent in you HR answers across rounds.
Skills: Case Analysis, Economic
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

20 Questions

  • Q1. What is Difference between C,C++?
  • Ans. 

    C is a procedural programming language while C++ is an object-oriented programming language.

    • C is a low-level language while C++ is a high-level language.

    • C++ supports object-oriented programming concepts like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • C++ has better support for exception handling and templates.

    • C++ is more complex than C and requires more memory.

    • C++ is used for developing applications like video games, while...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a class?
  • Ans. 

    A class is a blueprint for creating objects that have similar attributes and behaviors.

    • Classes are used in object-oriented programming.

    • They define the properties and methods that objects of that class will have.

    • Objects are instances of a class.

    • Classes can inherit properties and methods from other classes.

    • Examples of classes include 'Person', 'Car', and 'Animal'.

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  • Q3. What is an object?
  • Ans. 

    An object is a self-contained entity that contains data and behavior.

    • An object is an instance of a class.

    • It has attributes (data) and methods (behavior).

    • Objects can interact with each other through their methods.

    • Examples include a car object with attributes like color and model, and methods like start and stop.

    • Another example is a person object with attributes like name and age, and methods like walk and talk.

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  • Q4. What is static variable?
  • Ans. 

    A variable that is associated with a class rather than with instances of the class.

    • Static variables are declared using the static keyword.

    • They are initialized only once, at the start of the program execution.

    • They retain their value throughout the program's execution.

    • They can be accessed without creating an instance of the class.

    • Example: public static int count = 0;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is difference between Static and Global Vaiable?
  • Ans. 

    Static variables have local scope but retain their value between function calls, while global variables have global scope.

    • Static variables are declared inside a function and retain their value between function calls

    • Global variables are declared outside of any function and can be accessed from any part of the program

    • Static variables have local scope, while global variables have global scope

    • Static variables are initializ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are pointers?
  • Ans. 

    Pointers are variables that store memory addresses of other variables.

    • Pointers allow for dynamic memory allocation and manipulation.

    • They are commonly used in programming languages like C and C++.

    • Example: int *ptr; // declares a pointer to an integer variable

    • Example: ptr = # // assigns the memory address of num to ptr

    • Example: *ptr = 5; // assigns the value 5 to the variable pointed to by ptr

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  • Q7. What are structures?
  • Ans. 

    Structures are arrangements of elements that form a framework or framework-like support.

    • Structures can be found in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and biology.

    • They can be made of different materials such as steel, wood, or bone.

    • Examples include bridges, buildings, and the skeletal system.

    • Structures can be designed to withstand different types of forces such as compression, tension, or bending.

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  • Q8. What is a stack and various operations on it?
  • Ans. 

    A stack is a data structure that follows the Last In First Out (LIFO) principle.

    • Push: adds an element to the top of the stack

    • Pop: removes the top element from the stack

    • Peek: returns the top element without removing it

    • IsEmpty: checks if the stack is empty

    • Size: returns the number of elements in the stack

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What are 3 steps for using function in c?
  • Ans. 

    Three steps for using functions in C.

    • Declare the function with its return type, name, and parameters.

    • Define the function by writing the code for it.

    • Call the function by using its name and passing arguments if necessary.

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  • Q10. What is limit for no of arguments passed to functions? if limit is 10 den how to pass more parameters? Ans:- either Array or Structure
  • Ans. 

    The limit for the number of arguments passed to functions is not fixed. Arrays or structures can be used to pass more parameters.

    • The limit for the number of arguments passed to functions is not fixed and depends on the programming language and system architecture.

    • In C programming language, there is no limit on the number of arguments that can be passed to a function.

    • In Java, the maximum number of arguments that can be ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What is union?
  • Ans. 

    A union is an organization formed by workers to protect their rights and interests in the workplace.

    • Unions negotiate with employers for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

    • They also provide support and representation for workers in disputes with management.

    • Membership in a union is voluntary, but members pay dues to support the union's activities.

    • Unions can be industry-specific, such as the United Auto Worker...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. What is difference between if else and switch case statements?
  • Ans. 

    if else is used for simple conditions while switch case is used for multiple conditions.

    • if else is a sequential decision-making statement while switch case is a multi-branch decision-making statement

    • if else is used when there are only a few conditions to be checked while switch case is used when there are multiple conditions to be checked

    • if else can have multiple conditions in a single statement while switch case can o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are member functions?
  • Ans. 

    Member functions are functions that are defined inside a class and can access the class's private and protected members.

    • Member functions are also known as methods.

    • They can be used to manipulate the data members of an object.

    • They can be overloaded, meaning multiple functions with the same name but different parameters can exist within a class.

    • They can be declared as const, meaning they do not modify the object's state.

    • E...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Find the output:- a=5;b=4;c=++a+b--; find c?
  • Ans. 

    Find the output of c=++a+b-- where a=5 and b=4.

    • The value of a is incremented by 1 before the addition operation

    • The value of b is decremented by 1 after the addition operation

    • The final value of c is 10

    • The value of a becomes 6 and the value of b becomes 3

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. Plant 10 plants in 5 rows such that each row has 4 plants
  • Ans. 

    10 plants can be planted in 5 rows with 4 plants in each row.

    • Divide the plants into groups of 4.

    • Arrange the groups in 5 rows.

    • Each row will have 4 plants.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. There is 2 pot one red and one blue. one pot contains tressure. Two statement are given 1. only one of the statement is correct. 2. Blue pot has the tressure. Find the tressure?
  • Q17. Exceptions handling in java?
  • Ans. 

    Exceptions handling is a mechanism to handle runtime errors in Java programs.

    • Exceptions are objects that are thrown at runtime when an error occurs

    • Java provides try-catch-finally blocks to handle exceptions

    • Checked exceptions must be handled or declared in the method signature

    • Unchecked exceptions can be handled or left unhandled

    • Custom exceptions can be created by extending the Exception class

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. Run me through your resume
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in project management, data analysis, and consulting across various industries.

    • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction

    • Analyzed data to identify trends and provide insights for clients

    • Consulted with clients to develop and implement strategies for growth and efficiency

    • Worked with clients in industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail

    • Collaborated ...

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  • Q19. Mostly my nterview was project based. He asked me to explain me my project. My contribution in it
  • Q20. What are your 5 year plans
  • Ans. 

    To gain experience in consulting and develop skills in project management, team leadership, and client relations.

    • Gain experience in consulting

    • Develop skills in project management

    • Develop skills in team leadership

    • Develop skills in client relations

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Written Test consists of following sections:
Technical sections had questions from almost all the sections(C, C++, DBMS, DS, OS)
Quantitative aptitude’s questions were good.. All were almost of R. S. Aggarwal’s level.
Logical reasoning and verbal ability was good.. Some questions were little tough.
Tips: Try to be fast n practice Quantitative aptitude to increase speed..

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical Interview was conducted on skype. I was able to answer most of the questions. And if i could not answer i tried to explain my approach using examples...It lasted for 50 mins..

Tips: Brush up basics knowledge of C,C++ and be confident of what you know. And try to explain your approach if you couldn't tell answer.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This interview was also through skype. You can drive this Interview towards the direction you want... This interview also lasted for 50 mins... I explained him my project.
Tips: Just be cool.. He was just checking your confidence n spirit to complete the task given to you..

All the best!!!!

General Tips: Practice Quant regularly from Rs.Agrawal, solve questions on DBMS and C,C++ from India Bix.. Test was conducted by AMCAT so try to find if its questions are available on internet.
Skills: C,C++
College Name: NIT Raipur
Motivation: Its clients which are AUDI, Ferrari, Coca-cola,Unilever.
Funny Moments: To try to make me comfortable he asked me weather i like coke or pepsi. He asked why? i said bcoz i feel coke has little less soda content in it.:P Next when i told him my hobbies are watching sitcoms he asked which sitcoms have u watched. I started naming sitcoms he had to intreuppt me.. den asked which one u liked best n y i was telling him the reason then in between he asked me about my project n i thought it was about sitcom so i was answering him about sitcom rather than my project then after a big confusion i co

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General HR round
Round 2 - Case Study 

They asked the case study - like they gave the data and asked to present it in the deck

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