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EXL Service Consultant Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 17 Jan 2025

Top EXL Service Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. You have 20 red balls, 14 blue balls. You draw out balls, 2 at a time. If they are of same color, add a blue ball the pile. If the are of different colors, add a red ball ...read more
  • Q2. You have 3 slices of bread, and a toaster. You can put in 2 slices of bread at a time. Each time, only one side of the bread gets cooked. How much minimum time is needed ...read more
  • Q3. From a deck of cards, you pick out one card at a time, 3 times, with replacement. What's the probability of getting a sequence, where a sequence is defined as consecutive ...read more
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EXL Service Consultant Interview Experiences

54 interviews found

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jan 2025

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL concepts (follow Ankit bansal on YouTube)
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL + case study.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project manager round.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hr discussion on salary and other doubts.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Take referral from someone senior working at exl.

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Dec 2022

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a easy 45 min aptitude exam in which logic reasoning and English grammar based questions were there and some easy mathematics questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There were two interviewer in the interview. It was a 20 min interview. 1. First they asked me to walk them by my resume. 2. Then, they asked why do you want to apply for consulting and what consulting is ...
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was also 20 min round but went on to 30min. It was both HR + Technical round. I mentioned a project based on machine learning. so, she asked about it in the deep for like 15 min. Then she asked about my...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for EXL Service Consultant interview:
  • python
  • Machine Learning
  • puzzle
  • guesstimate
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was overall easy and smooth process. They will just ask whatever you have written on your resume is true or not. so make sure to study your resume before interview. and also do a brush up on basic machine learning concept.

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Apr 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Hypotheses concepts and how to use it? What is value stream mapping? Detail explanation of current project?
  • Ans. 

    Hypotheses concepts are assumptions made to test a theory. Value stream mapping is a tool to visualize and improve processes.

    • Hypotheses concepts are used in scientific research to test a theory by making assumptions and testing them through experiments.

    • Value stream mapping is a lean management tool used to visualize and analyze the flow of materials and information in a process.

    • Current project details are not available

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What RCA and CAPA? Tools which are used for quality analysis?
  • Ans. 

    RCA stands for Root Cause Analysis and CAPA stands for Corrective and Preventive Action. Various tools are used for quality analysis such as Fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, Control chart, etc.

    • RCA is a process used to identify the underlying cause of a problem or an event.

    • CAPA is a process used to identify, correct, and prevent problems from recurring.

    • Fishbone diagram is a tool used to identify the possible causes of a ...

  • Answered by AI

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Preethi Viswanathan

posted on 28 Jan 2024

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to statistical model understanding.

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Dec 2022

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 

Quant, English, Reasoning, Maths, Profit loss, work questions, Grammar, arrange the sentence

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Number of cycles sold in India annualy
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pizzas sold at Domino's
  • Ans. 

    Domino's sells a variety of pizzas with different toppings and crusts.

    • Domino's offers classic pizzas like pepperoni and margherita, as well as specialty pizzas like the Philly Cheese Steak and the Wisconsin 6 Cheese.

    • Customers can choose from a variety of crusts, including hand-tossed, thin crust, and Brooklyn style.

    • Domino's also offers gluten-free crust and vegan options.

    • Pizzas can be customized with additional topping...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for EXL Service Consultant interview:
  • Guesstimates
  • Machine Learning
  • Puzzle
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for guesstimates and CV properly. They will ask questions from your CV

Get interview-ready with Top EXL Service Interview Questions

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Guesstimate- how many seats are there in a plane and train
  • Ans. 

    The number of seats in a plane and train can vary depending on the size and type of the aircraft or train.

    • Planes can have anywhere from 20 seats in a small private jet to over 600 seats in a large commercial airliner like the Airbus A380.

    • Trains can have a few dozen seats in a small commuter train to hundreds of seats in a high-speed train like the Shinkansen in Japan.

    • The number of seats in a plane or train also depends...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me the difference between r square and adjusted r square
  • Ans. 

    R square measures the proportion of variance explained by the independent variables, while adjusted R square penalizes for adding unnecessary variables.

    • R square increases as more variables are added, even if they are not significant

    • Adjusted R square increases only if the added variable improves the model more than would be expected by chance

    • Adjusted R square is always lower than R square

    • Adjusted R square is a better me...

  • Answered by AI

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Apr 2023

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 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 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions were on recent projects completed, Lean methodoloy, Client engagements, RPA
  • Q2. How did you identify improvement oppurtunities in process
  • Ans. 

    I identified improvement opportunities in process by analyzing data, observing the process, and gathering feedback from stakeholders.

    • Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement

    • Observe the process to identify areas where steps can be eliminated or streamlined

    • Gather feedback from stakeholders to identify pain points and areas for improvement

    • Use process mapping and flowcharting to visua...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to do RPA feasibility
  • Ans. 

    RPA feasibility can be determined by analyzing the process, identifying potential automation opportunities, and evaluating the technology and resources required.

    • Analyze the process to identify repetitive, rule-based tasks that can be automated

    • Evaluate the technology and resources required for automation

    • Assess the potential benefits and ROI of implementing RPA

    • Consider the scalability and complexity of the process

    • Perform...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Hypothesis testing
  • Ans. 

    Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to determine whether a hypothesis about a population is likely to be true or not.

    • It involves formulating a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis

    • Collecting data and analyzing it using statistical methods

    • Making a decision to either reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis

    • Examples include testing the effectiveness of a new drug, or whether a coin is fair or biase

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Time to join, Salary expectations, perks and benefits

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the CV as per JD and practice questions around your CV only

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Talked about previous work experience. Technical expertise. Guess estimates, puzzle questions.

Round 3 - Case Study 

Same as round one. Talked about technical expertise in depth.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Master SQL for any data role. Not having Domain Knowledge is understandable.

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Apr 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, Econometrics question, guesstimates,puzzles
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions from Econometrics, Statistics, Microeconomics

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 Jan 2023

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Advanced sql questions
  • Q2. Questions on projects that I had added in my resume
  • Q3. Questions on work that I was doing in my previous company
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Guesstimates, puzzles
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join exl and other basics hr questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Remain calm during interview and don't add any technical skills which you don't know in your resume.

EXL Service Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in EXL Service Consultant interview?
EXL Service interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the EXL Service interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for EXL Service 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 EXL Service. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at EXL Service expect are Excel, Tableau, Python, R and SQL.
What are the top questions asked in EXL Service Consultant interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the EXL Service Consultant interview -

  1. You have 20 red balls, 14 blue balls. You draw out balls, 2 at a time. If they ...read more
  2. You have 3 slices of bread, and a toaster. You can put in 2 slices of bread at ...read more
  3. From a deck of cards, you pick out one card at a time, 3 times, with replacemen...read more
How long is the EXL Service Consultant interview process?

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

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EXL Service Consultant Interview Process

based on 26 interviews

5 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • Aptitude Test Round - 1
  • Aptitude Test Round - 2
  • Personal Interview1 Round
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