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Cisco Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Sep 2024

Cisco Business Analyst Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

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 in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the previous experience
  • Q2. Previoius experience, Data driven. Working under pressure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and tell your previous experience well

Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Jayanthi Ka

posted on 15 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager level Regarding your experience and overall work
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stakeholder will ask about critical thinking and problem solving
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Case study done on your project

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. SQL Queries comprising subquery and join along with select. Oops concepts
  • Q2. Aptitude problems (probability riddle) and projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold (not arrogant), stay cool and play your best cards

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Why do you want to relocate from Singapore to India. What is your salary expectation?
  • Q3. Why do you want to move from Commodity management where you have got more direct control over procurement decisions, into a procurement analytics role where you can only influence indirectly?
  • Q4. How did you build a sourcing strategy, what were the steps?
  • Ans. 

    To build a sourcing strategy, I followed these steps:

    • Identified the business needs and goals

    • Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers

    • Evaluated supplier capabilities and performance

    • Negotiated contracts and pricing

    • Developed a supplier relationship management plan

    • Monitored supplier performance and made adjustments as needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you comfortable with Bengaluru?
  • Q6. What is the total spend in your team and how much did you manage?
  • Q7. Can you mention the biggest bid you conducted and what was the outcome?
  • Ans. 

    I led a bid for a software implementation project worth $5 million, resulting in a successful contract with a major client.

    • Led bid for $5 million software implementation project

    • Negotiated contract terms with major client

    • Ensured project met client's requirements and deadlines

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Will you need relocation compensation?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest as much as possible. Confidence is key, even if you aren't able to recollect a number or you update wrongly, dont just stumble try to move on quickly. Make it interactive and converse rather than making it a question-answer session.

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 (1)

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

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Details of academic project
  • Q2. Scenarios for business development
  • Ans. 

    Scenarios for business development involve identifying market opportunities, analyzing competition, and creating strategies for growth.

    • Identify market trends and opportunities for expansion

    • Analyze competition to understand strengths and weaknesses

    • Develop strategies for growth and market penetration

    • Implement marketing campaigns to attract new customers

    • Evaluate the success of business development initiatives

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Oops concept , c++, data structure
  • Q4. Last company experience
  • Ans. 

    Worked as a Business Analyst at XYZ Company, focusing on data analysis and process improvement.

    • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency

    • Created reports and presentations for senior management to support decision-making

    • Implemented new software tools to enhance data collection and analysis

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why do you want this job
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about analyzing data and solving complex business problems.

    • I have a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I enjoy working with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide valuable insights.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of the company through my analytical skills.

    • I am eager to learn and grow in a dynamic business environment.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Didn’t get any notification regarding interview status. Interview was good

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Extempore
Experience: You need to speak on a random topic for 1-2 minutes
Tips: Just speak confidently

Round: Test
Duration: 20 minutes
Total Questions: 20

College Name: D.A.V College Jalandhar
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Dec 2022.

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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about the applied job role?
Round 3 - Case Study 

A case of applied job role, to test how we resolve issue once hired

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and other benefits was disclosed
Round 5 - Only 3 rounds 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not applicable?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and English Comprehension

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Speak on a topic
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Case Study 

Analysis using scrapping

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They asked Journal entries

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Business Analyst interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Cisco Business Analyst 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 Cisco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cisco expect are Cisco, Corporate Finance, Analytical, Analytics and Basic.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Business Analyst interview?

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Cisco Business Analyst Interview Process

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