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Updated 13 Feb 2023

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HR Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 Feb 2023

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions regarding activities
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical plus assignment

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good for those who want to learn with experience. should have some years of experience before applying.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Summarize a paragraph into 100 words suggesting the title

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Why should we hire you.
  • Q3. What are your roles and responsibilities?
  • Q4. Why is the reason of leaving?

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain inter company accounting
  • Ans. 

    Inter company accounting involves recording financial transactions between different entities within the same organization.

    • Inter company accounting ensures accurate financial reporting within a group of companies.

    • Transactions between entities are eliminated to avoid double counting.

    • Common inter company transactions include sales, purchases, loans, and transfers of assets.

    • Inter company accounts are used to track these t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Foreign Currency Revaluation
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the process you follow for support project
  • Q2. How do you manage a team
  • Ans. 

    I manage a team by setting clear goals, providing support and resources, fostering open communication, and recognizing achievements.

    • Set clear goals and expectations for team members

    • Provide necessary support and resources for team to succeed

    • Foster open communication and encourage collaboration

    • Recognize and reward team achievements

    • Delegate tasks effectively based on team members' strengths and skills

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They may touch even the modules which haven't kept in the resume. it's better to be prepared for all.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What Is difference between SAP ERP AND S/4 HANA
  • Ans. 

    SAP ERP is the traditional enterprise resource planning software, while S/4 HANA is the next-generation ERP suite built on the SAP HANA platform.

    • SAP ERP is based on traditional on-premise architecture, while S/4 HANA is designed for cloud deployment.

    • SAP ERP uses a row-based database structure, while S/4 HANA utilizes an in-memory columnar database for faster data processing.

    • SAP ERP requires separate systems for transac...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the steps for implementation in SAP
  • Ans. 

    Implementation steps in SAP involve planning, configuration, testing, training, and deployment.

    • 1. Planning phase involves defining project scope, objectives, and timeline.

    • 2. Configuration phase includes setting up SAP modules according to business requirements.

    • 3. Testing phase ensures that the system functions correctly and meets user needs.

    • 4. Training phase involves educating users on how to use the SAP system effecti...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is RICEF? explain
  • Ans. 

    RICEF is a prioritization framework used in project management to rank tasks based on their impact and effort required.

    • RICEF stands for Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort.

    • Reach refers to the number of people affected by the task.

    • Impact is the potential positive outcome of the task.

    • Confidence is how sure you are about the estimates for Reach and Impact.

    • Effort is the amount of time and resources needed to complete the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Have you worked with APP? EXPLAIN THE STEPS
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have worked with APP. The steps involve designing, developing, testing, and deploying the application.

    • Design the user interface and functionality of the APP

    • Develop the APP using programming languages like Java, Swift, or React Native

    • Test the APP for bugs and errors

    • Deploy the APP to app stores or internal servers for users to access

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How would you configure material?
  • Ans. 

    Material can be configured by adjusting its properties and parameters to meet specific requirements.

    • Identify the specific requirements for the material

    • Adjust properties such as density, strength, and flexibility

    • Consider parameters like temperature resistance and chemical compatibility

    • Test the configured material to ensure it meets the desired specifications

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is your role in your current company
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for managing client relationships, providing strategic advice, and overseeing project implementation.

    • Managing client relationships

    • Providing strategic advice

    • Overseeing project implementation

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Accenture Consultant interview:
  • SAP SD
  • SAP FICO

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical reasoning and quantitative appititude

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Related today environment like AI.

Round 3 - HR 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self?
  • Q2. Why are you become as an HR?
  • Q3. Why should are hire you?
  • Q4. Situational based questions.
  • Q5. What is your strength and weakness?
  • Q6. Why do you choose MBA?
  • Q7. Describe your one failed scenario?
  • Q8. Behavioral based questions.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No of occurance of a charcter in a string.
  • Ans. 

    Count the number of occurrences of a character in a string.

    • Iterate through the string and keep track of the count of the desired character.

    • Use a hashmap to store the count of each character for efficient lookup.

    • Consider both uppercase and lowercase characters as separate entities.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write xpath on amazon website
  • Ans. 

    XPath can be used to locate elements on the Amazon website.

    • Use //tagname to select all elements with a specific tag name

    • Use @attribute to select elements with a specific attribute

    • Use [text()='value'] to select elements with specific text content

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Database and automation framework connection.
  • Q2. Sql questions on joins
Round 3 - English Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reading, writing, listning, speaking

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on fundamentals and be prepare for the coding with different data structures.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. P2P Cycle, Special procurement processes, accounting entries
  • Q2. Idoc questions, pricing procedure,Stock transfer order, Change request, Movement types
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project related questions , scenario based questions
  • Q2. Project related questions, scenario based questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

I have three questions: 1. How to handle null values? 2. What are ranking functions? 3. Can you explain self joins?

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project description
  • Q2. Tools used
  • Ans. 

    I primarily use tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.

    • Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis

    • PowerPoint for creating presentations

    • Tableau for data visualization

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare thoroughly for scenario-based SQL questions for the coding round.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to install websphere
  • Ans. 

    To install WebSphere, download the installation files, run the installer, configure the installation settings, and start the server.

    • Download the WebSphere installation files from the IBM website.

    • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install WebSphere.

    • Configure the installation settings such as ports, security settings, and database connections.

    • Start the WebSphere server and verify that it is runnin

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Certificate related ques
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OSS knowledge on telecom
  • Q2. Network knowledge on telecom

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on whatever you know. Be a master of one than jack of all

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