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Updated 25 Jul 2023

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I applied via Monster and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Web application security testing methodology
  • Ans. 

    Web application security testing involves assessing the security of web applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

    • Identify potential security risks and threats in the web application

    • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

    • Review code for security flaws and vulnerabilities

    • Test authentication and authorization mechanisms

    • Utilize tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and Nmap for testing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SQL injection attacks and it's mitigation
  • Ans. 

    SQL injection is a type of cyber attack where malicious SQL code is inserted into input fields to manipulate databases. Mitigation involves input validation, parameterized queries, and using ORM frameworks.

    • Input validation: Validate and sanitize user input to prevent malicious SQL code from being executed.

    • Parameterized queries: Use parameterized queries to separate SQL code from user input, reducing the risk of SQL inj...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Owasp top 10 explain and it's mitigation
  • Ans. 

    OWASP Top 10 is a list of the top 10 most critical web application security risks and their mitigation strategies.

    • Injection: Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

    • Broken Authentication: Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication.

    • Sensitive Data Exposure: Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit.

    • XML External Entities (XXE): Disable external entity references in XML parsers.

    • S...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Port numbers and default services
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your Expected ctc
  • Ans. 

    My expected CTC is negotiable based on the job responsibilities and market standards.

    • My expected CTC is based on my experience, skills, and the job requirements.

    • I am open to discussing the salary range during the interview process.

    • I am looking for a competitive salary package that aligns with my expertise in security consulting.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your Current CTC

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Scenario based questions
  • Q3. What will be your approach when there's a cyber breach

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be ontime even in virtual interviews, Be a bit presentable , Hear out the interviewer ,speak calmly and clearly

I was interviewed in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were about the work I had done in my internships, General questions on core engineering topics
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

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

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Client-focused approach to problem-solving

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Your background?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced consultant with a background in finance and project management.

    • 10+ years of experience in finance and project management

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Experience working with cross-functional teams

    • Certified in project management (PMP)

    • Previous clients include Fortune 500 companies such as XYZ Corp

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What do you do in your free time?
  • Ans. 

    In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and trying out new recipes.

    • Hiking in local trails and national parks

    • Reading fiction and non-fiction books

    • Experimenting with cooking and baking new dishes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions related to general awareness
  • Q6. Discussion on the skills written on the resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlisting on data analytics background/ Management Internship experience

Round: Test
Tips: Medium level of toughness
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked about everything written in the resume. (related to technical points)
Tips: Communicate and explain properly

Round: HR Interview
Tips: The next questions of the HR will be based on the answer that you gave to his previous one. Thoroughly read about the company.

Round: Telephonic conversation senior employes
Experience: I was asked to tell my favorite subject. Then the interviewer picked on of the subjects that I had mentioned him and asked me about what all topics I had covered on that subject. I was asked to explain every topic with proper examples.
Tips: They will test how well structures your answer is. Mention the subject fairly related to the JD.

College Name: VIT Vellore

I was interviewed in Aug 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Offline test. Mostly concerned with data sufficiency, geometry and age relations and such apti questions. In verbal part there was sentence equivalence and completion questions. Small RC passages were as well.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was mostly asked some problems and approaches of mathematics and I had been asked about an algorithm I implemented in one of my research project.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were bit tough

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was a telephonic round and consisted of basic HR questions and few more technical questions.

College Name: NIT Durgapur

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your articleship exposure?
  • Ans. 

    I completed my articleship in a reputed CA firm where I gained exposure to various aspects of accounting and auditing.

    • Worked on audit assignments for clients in different industries

    • Prepared financial statements and tax returns

    • Assisted in statutory audits and tax audits

    • Learned about internal controls and risk management

    • Attended client meetings and interacted with clients

    • Developed skills in using accounting software and

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are key controls in Procurement to payment process?
  • Ans. 

    Key controls in Procurement to payment process include segregation of duties, approval hierarchy, and invoice matching.

    • Segregation of duties to prevent fraud and errors

    • Approval hierarchy to ensure proper authorization

    • Invoice matching to verify accuracy of invoices

    • Vendor master data management to prevent duplicate or fraudulent vendors

    • Purchase order management to ensure goods/services are received as ordered

    • Contract man...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are few critical observations you find during the articleship?
  • Ans. 

    Observations during articleship

    • Lack of proper guidance from seniors

    • Long working hours and high workload

    • Limited exposure to different areas of work

    • Inadequate training on soft skills and communication

    • Inconsistent quality of work assigned

    • Opportunities to learn from mistakes and take ownership of work

    • Importance of time management and prioritization

    • Significance of building professional relationships

    • Understanding the importa

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on the audits performed during the articleship.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why Deloitte? Followed with questions on previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know what Deloitte do via there site and various platforms

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Deloitte?
  • Q2. Do you understand that there will be a lot of traveling and poor work life balance?
  • Q3. Why did you study Finance and Marketing?
Round 3 - Case Study 

How would you evaluate the financial cost of pollution in Delhi?

Round 4 - Case Study 

I am someone who wants to invest in Mutual Fund. Help me invest.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Know your CV well.
2. Practice case questions
3. Practice questions around your CV

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. There will be 4 rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First round will be points from JD point
Second round will be manager round.It may be JD topic or it may take other topic. Third round will be Partners round. It will be just see u are capable or not .Forth round will HR discussion.

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 21 Nov 2019

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. It was an excellant conversation where all the technical questions where asked based on the number of years of experience i had shown at the time of the interview. The concerned interviewer was more focuse...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not say unnecessary that you have not worked on.
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Crowe Horwath Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Crowe Horwath Security Consultant interview?
Crowe Horwath interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Crowe Horwath interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Crowe Horwath Security Consultant 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 Crowe Horwath. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Crowe Horwath expect are Information Security, Cisa, Risk Management, Risk Assessment and Security Analysis.
What are the top questions asked in Crowe Horwath Security Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Crowe Horwath Security Consultant interview -

  1. SQL injection attacks and it's mitigat...read more
  2. Web application security testing methodol...read more
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