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Updated 7 Nov 2024

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Annanya Chaturvedi

posted on 7 Nov 2024

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

Mostly logical CAT type ques. timed

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Oct 2024

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • Graduated with a degree in Business Administration

    • Have 3 years of experience in marketing and sales

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

    • Completed a certification course in digital marketing

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Generic only. In this, I was being told about the company more than I was being asked about myself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be authentic and smart with the answers. Try to connect answers with what the job role demands.

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

3 questions on codesignal

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of DSA and C#

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2018. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What do you know about GS?
  • Ans. 

    GS is a global investment banking firm known for its financial services and expertise in mergers and acquisitions.

    • GS stands for Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank and financial services company.

    • It is one of the largest investment banking enterprises in the world.

    • GS is known for its involvement in mergers and acquisitions, asset management, and other financial services.

    • The firm was founded in 1869 and is hea

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What bores you at work and how do you cope with it?
  • Ans. 

    Monotonous tasks bore me at work, but I cope by taking short breaks and switching up my routine.

    • Monotonous tasks like data entry or filing paperwork can be boring

    • I cope by taking short breaks to refresh my mind

    • Switching up my routine by tackling different tasks or projects helps me stay engaged

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Describe your current job role and what different can you bring to GS?
  • Ans. 

    I currently work as a financial analyst, analyzing market trends and creating financial reports. I can bring strong analytical skills and attention to detail to GS.

    • Experience in analyzing market trends

    • Creating detailed financial reports

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Attention to detail

    • Ability to work under pressure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How did you handle an internal conflict?
  • Ans. 

    I addressed an internal conflict by actively listening to all parties involved, seeking common ground, and finding a mutually beneficial solution.

    • Actively listened to all parties involved to understand their perspectives

    • Sought common ground and areas of agreement to build consensus

    • Worked towards finding a mutually beneficial solution for all parties

    • Communicated openly and transparently throughout the conflict resolutio

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I sat for 4 rounds of interview; all on the same day. In all the four rounds that were taken by VPs, I was asked same questions (mostly technical) and I had to keep repeating same answers like a parrot. I was notified of selection in about a week's time.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. I was interviewed for a Business intelligence role, the questions asked were based tableau best practices, investment banking concepts, basic and advance Sql - questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I was interviewed as an lateral, the questions were more on the best practices and design perspective, the work done by an individual in his prior experience would help him crack the interview, be prepared to ask questions about the role you would performing, be on time and look sharp and prepared.

I was interviewed in Sep 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Walk me through your CV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There were 2 rounds, first was mainly technical related to my previous experience for the process and 2nd was mainly if I've faced any difficulty in the past.

Interview Experience was fine as they are particular about their timings and both rounds took 30 mins each.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. First ques was a basic one - tell about yourself
  • Q2. They had elaborated about derivatives my new job profile and asked why do you want to change the domain since I was in cash and asked if I'll be able to copeup
  • Q3. Achievements and an example of how well u handled a situation in prev job
  • Q4. New process related terminologies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and do not beat around bushes.
Be straight forward with respect to your answer and learn the terminologies well for the role that u are hire bacsically do some homework.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions always are asked on subjective. They provide you scenario and ask how you will act on such situation,etc. Technical questions are quite less asked. They look for your confidence level

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Basic gocube test

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Company work expectation and past experience questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Axtria Associate interview:
  • SQL
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through ur resume and build strong profile

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Logical Reasoning, Maths questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic sql, python, past projects, guesstimates
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Axtria? What you know about Axtria?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare the basics and strong hold on your past work experience.
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DE Shaw Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DE Shaw Associate interview?
DE Shaw interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the DE Shaw interview process are One-on-one Round and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for DE Shaw Associate 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 DE Shaw. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at DE Shaw expect are Administration Management, Direct Marketing, Outsourcing, Analytical Chemistry and Business Administration.

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