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Updated 26 Feb 2025

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72 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Coding Test 

Big data analysis data filtering

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

100 Questions 60 min

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Coding is very important

Junior Data Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the main difference between data mining and data analysis?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 4 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About work experience in general
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Technicalities about overall finance and accounting

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Practical question which requires subject knowledge in depth

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One needs very good knowledge subject and issues related to real time practical problems and solutions

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
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 - Aptitude Test 

Written aptitude test with 50 questions pas Mark is 25.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you
  • Q2. What is sales in FMCG industry
  • Ans. 

    Sales in FMCG industry refers to the process of selling fast-moving consumer goods through various channels to end consumers.

    • Sales in FMCG industry involves selling products that have a quick turnover and are relatively low cost.

    • It includes selling products like food and beverages, personal care products, household items, and over-the-counter drugs.

    • FMCG sales often require strong distribution networks to reach a wide c...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and answer with gratitude

Sales Team Leader Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to convince customers
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Aug 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic test with very common general knowledge questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

The topics was on recent technologies.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on OOPS Questions on projects New technologies Java basics questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ask them which role will be given if they are selected.

Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Company Interactions were only based in the form of PPTs which was an insightful and interactive session.
Round 2 - Case Study 

Group size : Around 10

A one pager case let was given to everyone to be read and understood in 5 minutes.

Case was based on a FMCG company selling toothbrush and toothpaste as their flagship products. Their sales were declining and other competitors were gaining hands. A strategy to improve their sales was to be devised.

Discussion time :10minutes which is less for a case discussion with 10 people in the group.

Panel Size :2

Round 3 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Panel Size : 2 Duration : 25-35 minute Questions revolved around these topics : • Tell me about yourself • Why Marketing • What do you know about Colgate Palmolive • Tell me the biggest failure in your lif...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Interactions with seniors, Mock GDs/PIs, Internet, Practicing cases is the key.

2. Kotler, Cases done with seniors and amongst friends, Reading through current affairs, Ad analysis over the internet.

Sales & Marketing Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1) what are the benefits of mutual fund and why someone should invest in mutual fund rather than direct equity?
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Get interview-ready with Top Colgate Palmolive Interview Questions

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience/salary/gaps
  • Q2. Reason for change in job
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Interest in working with new technologies

    • Seeking a more collaborative work environment

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Cost sheet elements discussion in detail
  • Q2. Advanced Excel knowledge check
  • Q3. T-codes, SAP process knowledge tearing
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Colgate Palmolive Senior Analyst interview:
  • Costing
  • SAP FICO
  • Month End Reporting
  • Fixed Assets
  • Product Costing
  • Budgeting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't give false commitments, don't tell any lies, tell the truth about everything and show your long term commitment with company

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your current role
  • Q2. Do you have international exposure
  • Q3. Yes I have worked on a global level
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you comfortable working in Powai location
  • Q2. Your current roles and responsibilities

Learning and Development Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the basic principle of magnet?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions will be on ROI, Distributor appointment and market related questions
  • Q2. Situation based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear and be prepared, total 3 rounds 2 technical and one HR
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the types of variances, In detail examples. How would you analysis the cost change during standard costing.
  • Ans. 

    Types of variances in standard costing include material, labor, and overhead variances. Analysis involves comparing actual costs to standard costs.

    • Material variance: the difference between actual material costs and standard material costs. Example: purchasing materials at a higher price than expected.

    • Labor variance: the difference between actual labor costs and standard labor costs. Example: paying workers overtime whe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain your KRA in last organization

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Colgate Palmolive Associate Analyst 2 interview:
  • Product Costing
  • Variance Analysis
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • P&L analysis
  • Costing
  • Standard Costing
  • Accounting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with company last audited financials.
Expect technical questions. And case study based questions.

Associate Analyst 2 Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain the types of variances, In detail examples. How would you analysis the cost change during standard costing.
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Jun 2023

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

I applied via campus placement at BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Colgate Plyometrics Test - Simple test does not need any preparation

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Had a Technical Group Discussion, topic was will AI reduce the number of Jobs

Round 4 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your Technical Projects
  • Q2. SQL order of Execution
  • Ans. 

    SQL order of execution determines the sequence in which different clauses are processed in a query.

    • SQL query is parsed and validated first

    • Next, the query optimizer creates an execution plan

    • Execution plan includes steps like table scans, index scans, joins, etc.

    • Finally, the query is executed and results are returned

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What do you know about RPA
  • Ans. 

    RPA stands for Robotic Process Automation, which involves using software robots to automate repetitive tasks.

    • RPA helps improve efficiency by automating manual tasks

    • It can be used in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing

    • Popular RPA tools include UiPath, Blue Prism, and Automation Anywhere

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What will you do when you get stuck in a problem
  • Q5. What was one Tough decision you made in the recent past

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Colgate Palmolive Intern interview:
  • MySQL
  • Robot Process Automation
  • Python
  • Airflow
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Visualization
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure you know everything about your projects.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Case. There is a housing society “The wasteful society”, you collect all the household garbage and sell it to 5 different businesses. Determine what price you will pay to the society members in Rs/kg, given you want to make a profit of 20% ... read more
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Colgate Palmolive Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Colgate Palmolive interview?
Colgate Palmolive interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Colgate Palmolive interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Colgate Palmolive 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 Colgate Palmolive. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Colgate Palmolive expect are Nutrition, Ajax, Information Technology, HTTP and Project Management.
What are the top questions asked in Colgate Palmolive interview?

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How long is the Colgate Palmolive interview process?

The duration of Colgate Palmolive interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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