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Ernst & Young Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 10 May 2024

Top Ernst & Young Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

  • Q1. Intersection of Linked List Problem Statement You are provided with two singly linked lists of integers. These lists merge at a node of a third linked list. Your task is ...read more
  • Q2. Pythagorean Triplets Detection Determine if an array contains a Pythagorean triplet by checking whether there are three integers x, y, and z such that x 2 + y 2 = z 2 wi ...read more
  • Q3. Swap Two Numbers Problem Statement Given two integers a and b , your task is to swap these numbers and output the swapped values. Input: The first line contains a single ...read more
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Ernst & Young Associate Software Engineer Interview Experiences for Freshers

3 interviews found

I was interviewed in Apr 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 2 coding questions where in I was first asked to explain my approach and then code the solution . After
that , I was asked some more questions on OOPS and JavaScript.

  • Q1. 

    Intersection of Linked List Problem Statement

    You are provided with two singly linked lists of integers. These lists merge at a node of a third linked list.

    Your task is to determine the data of the node...

  • Ans. 

    Given two linked lists, find the node where they intersect, if any.

    • Traverse both lists to find their lengths and the difference in lengths

    • Move the pointer of the longer list by the difference in lengths

    • Traverse both lists in parallel until they meet at the intersection node

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Pythagorean Triplets Detection

    Determine if an array contains a Pythagorean triplet by checking whether there are three integers x, y, and z such that x2 + y2 = z2 within the array.

    Input:

    The first lin...
  • Ans. 

    Detect if an array contains a Pythagorean triplet by checking if there are three integers x, y, and z such that x^2 + y^2 = z^2.

    • Iterate through all possible combinations of three integers in the array and check if x^2 + y^2 = z^2.

    • Use a nested loop to generate all possible combinations efficiently.

    • Return 'yes' if a Pythagorean triplet is found, otherwise return 'no'.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What do you mean by data encapsulation?
  • Ans. 

    Data encapsulation is the concept of bundling data with the methods that operate on that data within a class.

    • Data encapsulation helps in hiding the internal state of an object and restricting access to it.

    • It allows for better control over the data by preventing direct access from outside the class.

    • Encapsulation also helps in achieving data abstraction, where only relevant details are exposed to the user.

    • For example, in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Can static methods be overridden?
  • Ans. 

    No, static methods cannot be overridden in Java.

    • Static methods belong to the class itself, not to instances of the class.

    • Subclasses can define static methods with the same signature as the superclass, but it is not considered overriding.

    • Example: Parent class has a static method 'display()', and child class also has a static method 'display()'. These are two separate methods, not overriding.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the garbage collector in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Garbage collector in Java is a built-in mechanism that automatically manages memory by reclaiming unused objects.

    • Garbage collector runs in the background to identify and remove objects that are no longer needed.

    • It helps prevent memory leaks and optimize memory usage.

    • Examples of garbage collectors in Java include Serial, Parallel, CMS, and G1.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Can you explain hoisting in JavaScript?
  • Ans. 

    Hoisting in JavaScript is a behavior where variable and function declarations are moved to the top of their containing scope during the compilation phase.

    • Variable declarations are hoisted to the top of their scope, but not their assignments.

    • Function declarations are fully hoisted, meaning they can be called before they are declared.

    • Hoisting can lead to unexpected behavior if not understood properly.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are closures in JavaScript?
  • Ans. 

    Closures in JavaScript are functions that have access to variables from their outer scope even after the outer function has finished executing.

    • Closures allow for maintaining state in JavaScript functions.

    • They are created whenever a function is defined within another function.

    • Closures can access variables from their outer scope, even after the outer function has returned.

    • Example: function outerFunction() { let outerVar ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round was mainly inclined towards some Frontend Web Development questions(as I had told the interviewer that I have some prior experince in that field and also have some projects supporting this) ranging from HTML,CSS to JavaScript.

  • Q1. Can you explain promises in JavaScript and describe its three states?
  • Ans. 

    Promises in JavaScript represent the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation.

    • Promises are objects that represent the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation.

    • They have three states: pending, fulfilled, or rejected.

    • A pending promise is one that is not yet settled, a fulfilled promise is one that has been resolved successfully, and a rejected promise is one that has encountered an e...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a higher order function?
  • Ans. 

    A higher order function is a function that can take other functions as arguments or return functions as results.

    • Higher order functions can be used to create more flexible and reusable code.

    • Examples include map, filter, and reduce functions in JavaScript.

    • Higher order functions are commonly used in functional programming.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Swap Two Numbers Problem Statement

    Given two integers a and b, your task is to swap these numbers and output the swapped values.

    Input:

    The first line contains a single integer 't', representing the num...
  • Ans. 

    Swap two numbers 'a' and 'b' and output the swapped values.

    • Create a temporary variable to store one of the numbers before swapping

    • Swap the values of 'a' and 'b' using the temporary variable

    • Output the swapped values as 'b' followed by 'a'

    • Example: If 'a' = 3 and 'b' = 4, after swapping 'a' will be 4 and 'b' will be 3

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the features of HTML5?
  • Ans. 

    HTML5 is the latest version of the HTML standard with new features for web development.

    • Support for multimedia elements like <video> and <audio>

    • Canvas and SVG for graphics and animations

    • Improved form controls and validation

    • Offline storage capabilities with local storage and web storage

    • Geolocation support for location-based services

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How can you optimize the loading of website assets?
  • Ans. 

    Optimizing website asset loading involves minimizing file sizes, reducing server requests, utilizing caching, and prioritizing critical resources.

    • Minimize file sizes by compressing images and scripts

    • Reduce server requests by combining CSS and JS files, using sprites for images, and lazy loading non-essential resources

    • Utilize browser caching to store static assets locally for faster loading times

    • Prioritize critical reso...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. In how many ways can you display HTML elements?
  • Ans. 

    There are multiple ways to display HTML elements, including inline, block, inline-block, and flex.

    • Inline elements flow in a line with other elements and do not start on a new line. Example: <span>

    • Block elements start on a new line and take up the full width available. Example: <div>

    • Inline-block elements are similar to inline elements but can have block-level properties. Example: <img>

    • Flex elements use...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was a typical HR round with some standard Behavioral questions like my interests, weaknesses, strengths, family
background, are you willing to relocate or travel , why Ernst & Young, CEO of Ernst & Young etc.

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAErnst & Young (EY) interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. They asked me only what i have mentioned in my resume. My first question was swap two numbers without using third variable
  • Q2. What is the difference between arrays and linked list. Which one is better
  • Ans. 

    Arrays are fixed in size and have contiguous memory, while linked lists are dynamic and have non-contiguous memory.

    • Arrays have constant time access to elements, while linked lists have linear time access.

    • Arrays are better for random access and searching, while linked lists are better for insertion and deletion.

    • Arrays use less memory for storing elements, while linked lists use more memory due to additional pointers.

    • Exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell us about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding. I have experience with Java, Python, and web development.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science

    • Passionate about coding and technology

    • Proficient in Java, Python, and web development

    • Experience with projects such as building a web application using Django

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you manage your tuition classes with your college hectic schedule?
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize my college schedule and plan my tuition classes accordingly.

    • I make a timetable for both college and tuition classes.

    • I communicate with my tuition teacher to adjust the timings if necessary.

    • I try to finish my college assignments and projects beforehand to avoid last-minute stress.

    • I utilize breaks between classes to attend tuition classes.

    • I make sure to take breaks and not overload myself with too many class...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Will your parents allow you to work late at night and in weekends?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, my parents are supportive of my career and understand the demands of the job.

    • My parents are supportive of my career and understand the demands of the job.

    • I have discussed my work schedule with my parents and they are okay with me working late nights and weekends if required.

    • They trust my judgment and are aware that sometimes working late or on weekends may be necessary in the software engineering field.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What have you done in your research paper?
  • Ans. 

    My research paper was on the impact of social media on mental health.

    • Conducted a literature review on existing research on the topic

    • Designed and distributed a survey to gather data on social media usage and mental health

    • Analyzed the survey data using statistical methods

    • Discussed the findings and implications in the paper

    • Included recommendations for future research

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What was your role in your minor project?
  • Ans. 

    I was responsible for designing and implementing the user interface of the minor project.

    • Designed the layout and flow of the user interface

    • Implemented the UI using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Collaborated with the team to ensure consistency in design and functionality

    • Conducted user testing and made necessary improvements based on feedback

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were quite tricky, but not difficult.
Most of the questions were from data structure like stacks, queues, sorting and complexity etc.
Tips: Do not think much about each question. They will totally depend on your general understanding about programming topics.
Duration: 1 hour minute
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: It was great discussion. firstly, the EY team made us very comfortable and he told us his first experience about GD. He supported every contentest's opinion without any biasing and arguments. We were 15 students in our group discussion
Tips: Don't divert from your perspective about whatever topic you will get. Be calm and slow but effective
Don't talk out of topic
Be a good listener so as you can support or disagree with other's view
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I wrote the code for the same.
I answered the second question very well
Tips: Do not overwhelm your resume with too much of extra information

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Told.
Tips: Calm and be sensible.
Nervousness and fumbling may degrade your performance
Answer precise and relevant

Skills:
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU
Motivation: Guys do not preset your mind with any stuff of information before a day of your interview.
Keep your point precise and sensible. Like other MNCs, EY don't expect a fluenced english speaking candidate,instead they want to see how different you are from other in any aspect.
Funny Moments: I took a sound sleep in college auditorium after my GD selection, as they were conductiong interview one selecte

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. A cricket puzzle
  • Q2. Sorting and Searching in real-life scenario puzzle
  • Q3. A couple of questions about electrical and electronics engineering (my branch)
  • Q4. A couple of questions about what I envision

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Enlightening. Really had to rack my brains for that hour. Made a lot of corrections in my own answers before confirming a choice. The coding section was amusing - some MCQ's had programs for each option and you had to 'choose' the right program. 
I still remember trembling with excitement/fear when my name was called out in the selected list.
Tips: Strengthen your basics. 
Timing is never a problem is you do not ponder over each obstacle. Be alert during the test - many questions require common sense over formulae. Read the rules: All the questions in this test were MCQ type without any negative marking. ANSWER ALL before the time ends.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A touchy topic as the moderators were (probably) parents and all your comments would reflect your own upbringing. Diplomacy was a major flavor in most of the arguments presented. 
The GD was conducted methodically and everyone was given at least one chance to state their views. I was digressing in the beginning but quickly took control of the situation by assessing the environment.
Tips: Be confident and rational in your thoughts.NOBODY likes a drama queen, please present your views with a polite intensity.
Listen to all who are present, you may not know everything.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: I apologize as I don't remember the questions specifically. 
The interviewer was exceptionally pleasant and was even nice enough to explain the intricate details of cricket (yes, I am an Indian and I am not a cricket lover :p). I imagine that he liked my method of solving and never-give-up attitude (I did not get the right answer in the first three tries). The rest of the queries simply probed into my basics. Had I been cramming up advanced theorems, I am sure I would have faltered. However, with little hesitation, I braved through all his questions. And I still thank goodness that I did. 
I remember the interviewer saying one statement distinctly - 'The rounds get easier as you keep qualifying'. Not sure how far that is applicable to you, but I sure can vouch for it. :)
Tips: Candor is a refreshing quality. Please imbibe it.
Spend some time with yourself. Think about who you are and what do you want to become. 
Do not be ashamed if money matters to you. Just back it up with virtues. :p
SMILE, you make the world a better place. Or at least the interview room. :D

General Tips: I have told most of what I could in the earlier sections... Last tip: Being nice is a choice. Choose it! :)
Skill Tips: The most fun way to acquire these skills is to interact with people, discuss ideas, solve random aptitude tests WITH a friend, etc. Do not feel embarrassed to ask someone for help.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Skills: Analytical, Verbal, Coding, Diplomacy, Technical foundations (pertaining to your branch), General knowledge
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: As I studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering through my college years&#44; I realized that I may not be the best man for it. Sure, anyone can get good grades - even I did. However, I believe that instead of hoarding up a core technical job and finding ways to be contented in it would make life a chore.
So, I looked into new pastures and EY came at the right time. As a brilliant platform for a career take-off, EY spans across economics, consulting and computer coding - which I am excited for. My time in college has indicated my preferences for these fields and I am now confident of my path.
Funny Moments: Placement time wasn't easy as the wait was enough to drive one crazy. My impatience for the company's arrival&#44; the test results, the GD results and finally the interview results left little scope for humor.
Apart from a few inside jokes with friends, a handful of instances like running from one written test to another and tripping on the way; rambling away during the GD so much so that the moderator has to end explaining the topic again; stopping a chuckle during the interview but ending up in a violent bout of cough make me laugh even today...
Oh yes! The interviewer's face when I asked if ODI matches were the ones with 50 overs or what. Epic! XD

Interview questions from similar companies

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test on CS subjects like C programming, DBMS, CN, and OS.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

There were 2 input-output based questions of easy to moderate level

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Every candidate was given an individual topic and was asked to speak on it

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some typical HR questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with basic CS subjects you will be able to clear all rounds with ease.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude, reasoning, English, cloud sections

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 questions in which , one has to complete within an 50 minutes

Round 3 - Communication assessment 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about t Yourself
  • Q2. What are the previous experiences

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Accenture Associate Software Engineer interview:
  • Java
  • SQL
  • Agile Methodology
  • SDLC
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Keep it just and short
Explain more about your experiences

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Case: Our client is a leading cement manufacturing firm in India looking to enter the international markets. How will you formulate a plan of action to prioritize which geography should they enter?
  • Ans. 

    To prioritize international markets for a leading cement manufacturing firm in India, a plan of action can be formulated based on market research and analysis.

    • Conduct market research to identify potential markets based on factors such as demand, competition, and regulatory environment

    • Analyze the economic and political stability of each potential market

    • Consider the logistics and transportation costs of exporting cement ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. My driver has been given an offer by Meru cabs to become a driver for them. What suggestion should I give him?
  • Q3. Your client is Tata Sons and their hierarchy is such that all their other businesses are present below the CEO. In 2012, Mistry was appointed as the chairman of Tata Sons. In addition, he is also chairman ...
  • Ans. 

    To manage Tata's businesses, Mistry should conduct a thorough analysis of each business unit's performance and potential, identify areas for improvement, and develop a strategic plan.

    • Conduct a SWOT analysis of each business unit

    • Identify areas for improvement and develop a strategic plan

    • Consider market trends and competition

    • Evaluate the financial performance of each business unit

    • Assess the potential for growth and expan...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Our client is a gear manufacturer who has expanded his father’s business from 1000 cr to 4000 cr however his profitability has dropped from 10% to 5%. Probe why has this happened?
  • Ans. 

    The client's gear manufacturing business has expanded from 1000 cr to 4000 cr, but profitability has dropped from 10% to 5%. Find out why.

    • Possible increase in production costs

    • Increased competition leading to lower prices

    • Investment in new technology or equipment

    • Changes in market demand or consumer preferences

    • Inefficient management or operations

    • Economic factors such as inflation or recession

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: This part is frustrating; especially while getting reviews after you've made a draft. However, after heavy editing based on advice from seniors, it gave me a good head-start and confidence to move on to future preparation towards placements.
Tips: Management consulting shortlist is very strongly resume based. Hence the resume is the most crucial asset for getting a shortlist in the first place. When you know the success rate for getting shortlisted is less than 10%, you better make sure your resume makes the cut.

Detailed instructions and tips on how to make a good consulting resume can be found in many books(I referred to 'Killer Consulting Resumes' by Wetfeet which is good to get your basics); It is too extensive for me to elaborate here hence I will avoid the commonly available knowledge about peaks, focus, etc. 

Summarizing the most important aspect which according to me is - Make sure every bullet-ed point has three things - 'WHAT you did, WHY/HOW you did, and the RESULTS'. All 3 should be included in one single line of text in the most robust use of words making sure you convey these. Another extremely important step in making a resume is getting reviews from seniors and alumni in firms where you are applying. This part is irritating and frustrating at times because you will need multiple iterations till the resume is refined. The key is not to get affected while getting reviews from different people and stay as objective as possible - trust me, this is not that easy as it sounds, it gets demotivating when people are critiquing on what you did in your life and how should it be portrayed on paper. This process of getting comments will never stop even after multiple iterations because of difference in opinions among the reviewers; you need to stop when you have knowingly turned down several comments keeping your own perspective in mind till you are content with your resume.

Finally make sure you complete your resume well before deadlines to avoid blunders and dissatisfaction and make sure a printed copy looks aesthetically appealing.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: General format for all the case study rounds was: (1) Tell me about yourself : I had prepared a list of what I wanted to speak about and memorized the key points to present a 2 minute monologue. However, I very keenly made sure to strike a conversation on any part where the interviewer interrupted me out of interest to ensure it sounded more like a conversation between two colleagues rather than a speech by a candidate to an interviewer. (2) Case: Coming back to the case mentioned in the question above:I considered 3 factors:(1) Market size for each geography and their growth rates(2) Market capture from competition(3) Profit per unitInterviewer: Using 1 graph each and nothing else, represent all of the 3 factors mentionedI drew the 3 most relevant graphs that came to my mind for each of the 3 factors mentioned. (3) Questions for the interviewer: I used to generally ask the guys outside the interview room to give me a brief introduction of the interviewer before the interview started. I used to use that information to ask a question to the interviewer in this part of the interview hoping to strike a chord with him before leaving.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Ask objective of driver? – Higher returns

·        
Calc returns (profits) for each case as your driver and as a Meru cabs driverSalary 15000 per month + bonus of 1 month salary annually.

·        
Meru cabs: Aggregator (no cabs of their own)
Driver need to get his own car and register on Meru cabs.

·        
Cost on EMI: new car – 30000 p.m. Old car –
15000 p.m.

·        
Cost of maintainence of old car: Rs 1.5/km

·        
Meru promises 15 pickups of 20 km each day at Rs
30/km. There is an additional 50% driving distance which is not paid by client

·        
Cost of fuel = Rs 72/L. Mileage 12 kmpl

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I typically had never expected a case of this sort as it was too broad and undefined to give in an interview. However, it clearly looked like a case of organisational reconstruction and portfolio management. In the little time I had, I decided to give an idea of how I would proceed to solve such a case rather than really solve the case by using the BCG matrix. I clearly explained the matrix making sure I had conveyed that I knew what is actually was rather than just throwing jargon around.

I don't really know how the interviewer took my approach(as it was too text-bookish);he could neither object since it was an established case solving technique nor appreciate it as there was nothing creative in it.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Use costs and discuss – final problem was increased R&D costs for customization of various gears while adding new clients

Skills: Problem Solving, Pressure Handling, Communication , Logical Thinking, Hardwork, Presentation skills
College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Interview 1: This was a good case study and it did take me some time and help to get to the answer. The client was in the air conditioning business. It was barely break even while the competitors were making profits. Why and what could be done about the situation? Initial discussions revealed that the client had 2 products ; room air conditioners & central air conditioning systems. The central air conditioning systems were profitable but the room air conditioners were making losses. We went into a lot of details but whatever cost cutting we did, could also be achieved by the competitors in course of time. So there was no core differentiation that would give our client the edge. The competitors were multinationals like LG, Samsung etc. but the reason they were making profits were not because of economies of scale but because these companies have much lower marketing costs as they normally market a brand (eg LG) and not a product alone. This edge could never be achieved by our client as he was only in the air conditioning business. So it was a good idea to exit the room air conditioning market and focus on our strength in the central air conditioning market. Interview 2: The second interview had a case on valves. But we never got to the end because of shortage of time. Interview 3: This was a very interesting case study. The client is a cement manufacturing company which has to choose the best sales person of the year. There were four candidates A, B, C & D. Now what criteria should we use to choose the best sales person? The interviewer explained me how the sales business works in the cement industry. You have dealers who do the selling. The sales people negotiate deals with the dealers who have a commission on every sale. This gave us multiple criteria for judging a sales person ; total sales, best deals, maximum % of sales in the city, incremental sales since last year, presence at best dealers, good margins etc. The interviewer made sure that every criterion gave a different answer. So in the end there was no clear answer to the question. So we decided it would be a better idea to state the criterion in the beginning of the year and choose the best sales person accordingly.

College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. CASE: Making recomendations to a telecommunication firm based on the efficiency of it's distribution network
  • Ans. 

    Recommendations for improving distribution network efficiency of a telecommunication firm

    • Analyze current distribution network and identify inefficiencies

    • Consider alternative distribution models such as direct-to-consumer or third-party logistics

    • Implement technology solutions such as route optimization software or real-time tracking

    • Evaluate cost-benefit of proposed changes and prioritize implementation

    • Continuously monit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. CASE: The case was about a cement company setting off to buy another firm

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The trick here was to recognize that even though the firm had several hundred clients in each city, it was a few big clients that contributed to most of it's revenue and a distribution network targeting these few clients was the expected recommendation.
Some standard HR questions were asked, about what I would consider my most significant achievement, why consultancy etc.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The task was to explore possibility of synergy in this acquisition. The case was based entirely on common sense and elementary mathematics. The interviewer wanted me to write an equation showing how costs would reduce if two companies merge.
HR questions were about my strengths, weaknesses etc.

General Tips: 1.Work on your communication skills.
2.Consultancies look for "spikes" in your career. spikes are the areas in your resume where you have shown outstanding performance.
3.Practice the case studies in groups. Avoid technical jargon and frameworks.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume was shortlisted only twice but thankfully that was all I needed. First for Deutsche Bank (Corporate Finance summer internship, August 2013) and second for Boston Consulting Group (October 2014). I was confident about my academic interns, projects and position of responsibility. However, I was little bit unsure about my CPI which doesn't stand well among my peers. Overall, my experience for resume shortlisting has been plain and uneventful.
Tips: In order to overcome this section, one can find the following advice useful:Your resume should convey a story about you. At least, you should be able to narrate a story about yourself during HR interviews. When I say 'story', it means that your resume points shouldn't contradict each other. For example, if you are/(show in your CV) a research oriented student, then every POR you took should be justified and shouldn't reflect that you were simultaneously interested in pursuing corporate career. There should be at least one pillar in the resume which can catch the interest of the interviewer (obviously during the short listing because I believe resume isn't of much use during the personal interview).Stringent Editing ( CV 101) - Minimize the blank spaces and resume should look ordered; Things important to you (Foreign internship/positions of responsibility/summer internship/publications) should be mentioned in the 1st half of the page. You can change the order of the heading (Scholastic Achievements/Position of responsibility/Summer Internships/Publications).If you have more than 2 points under a sections then it's better to use tabular presentation format i.e. use tables Usually, I have noticed in many shortlisted CVs that it would be beneficial to show your interest in particular subject either via 'Courses undertaken/Area of interest/Academic projects'.
Get your resume reviewed by at least 3-5 distinguished seniors excluding Placement cell guides etc. It is of utmost importance.

Skill Tips: Case in point is best for Case study. Guesstimate problems can be easily found on internet. However, I learnt guesstimates from my wing mates and it was the shortest way to gain the knowledge
Skills: Case study Solving, Leadership, HR skills, Finance Current affairs, Guesstimation, Macroeconomics
College Name: IIT KANPUR

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

TNQT: TCS National Qualifier Test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All technical questions related to your project and basic understanding of any programming language. Basically questions from your resume will be asked.
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What is your family background?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All the best, TCS is not tough to get into. But getting good project is a main cookie to be cracked.

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