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Updated 12 Nov 2024

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posted on 12 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic questions on reasoning, physiological based questions were there .

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths & weaknesses.
  • Q2. What is the one time you feel like you're failing & what have you done .

Interview Preparation Tips

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I was interviewed before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. What is a bond? What are different types of bonds?
  • Ans. 

    A bond is a debt security that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower.

    • Bonds are issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.

    • They are used to raise capital and finance projects.

    • Different types of bonds include government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and convertible bonds.

    • Government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk.

    • Corporate bonds are issued by comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us something about your specialisation subjects of BBA
  • Ans. 

    My specialisation subjects in BBA include marketing, finance, human resource management, and operations management.

    • Marketing involves understanding consumer behavior and creating strategies to promote products or services.

    • Finance focuses on managing funds, investments, and financial planning.

    • Human resource management deals with recruiting, training, and managing employees.

    • Operations management involves overseeing produ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which is your favourite subject? Describe about it
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about past events and how they have shaped the world we live in today.

    • I find studying different time periods and cultures fascinating

    • I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts

    • I like understanding how historical events have influenced current societies and politics

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Are you comfortable in night shifts
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working in night shifts.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts.

    • I am willing to work night shifts if required for the role.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, painting, and playing the guitar.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Painting: I find relaxation and creativity in expressing myself through art.

    • Playing the guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my musical skills.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do your parents and siblings work
  • Ans. 

    My parents work in education and my siblings work in finance and healthcare.

    • Parents work in education

    • Siblings work in finance and healthcare

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: In this round there was an online test which had objective and subjective questions regarding the mentioned sections.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked such questions about my graduation subjects and a little about how familiar I am of the work the company deals in.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round had the HR person ask general questions about my hobbies and about my family background and also told me about the company, its culture and the salary structure

College Name: Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. user image SHUBHAM VINAYAK KALE shubham

posted on 4 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Project/DDP based questions
  • Q2. Any coding done in curriculum, explain the most complex one
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have coded in curriculum. The most complex one was a project on building a web application using React and Node.js.

    • Built a full-stack web application using React and Node.js

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

    • Used MongoDB as the database and Mongoose as the ODM

    • Implemented real-time updates using Socket.IO

    • Deployed the application on Heroku

    • Handled errors and implemented log

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is 'Big data'? Why is it called 'Big'
  • Ans. 

    Big data refers to large and complex data sets that cannot be processed using traditional data processing methods.

    • Big data is characterized by its volume, velocity, and variety

    • It is used in various industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail

    • Examples of big data include social media data, sensor data, and transactional data

    • It is called 'big' because it involves processing massive amounts of data

    • Big data requires ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why do you want to switch to IT sector from your respective branch
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about technology and eager to learn new skills in the IT sector.

    • I have always had a keen interest in technology and enjoy working with computers.

    • I believe the IT sector offers more opportunities for growth and advancement in my career.

    • I have seen the impact of technology on various industries and want to be a part of that innovation.

    • I have taken courses in programming and networking to prepare myself fo

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. I did a course on compute simulation and had extra curricular in chess, so was asked to simulate a chess game
  • Q6. Two friends A & B meet after long time, A asks B about his family. B says he has 3 children, product of their ages is 36, and sum of their ages is equal to the (point towards a house on street) house numbe...
  • Q7. A rat has 3000 gm of rice, he has to travel a distance of 3000m, he eats 1gm rice/m, his maximum carrying capcity is 1000 gm,how should he travel the distance to reach with maximum rice left
  • Q8. A new software has 3 functions SelectSum(), log() and exp(). You have a table of 1000 data points, how will you find product of all points using only the above mentioned functions
  • Ans. 

    To find the product of all data points using SelectSum(), log(), and exp() functions.

    • Use the log() function to convert the product into a sum of logarithms

    • Apply the SelectSum() function to calculate the sum of logarithms

    • Finally, use the exp() function to convert the sum back into the product

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude part has easy questions, including number series, picture series, interest rate and some quant based questions.

The coding part is difficult.2-3 coding questions, Codes will be related to linked lists , trees or sorting.
Tips: Try to get maximum marks in aptitude, which should be fine with some practice . One of the code will be easy, so complete it and make a try for second
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: very easy puzzles, I was able to solve all puzzles in first attempt
Tips: Be confident in your approach they are locking for approach more than result

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I answered all resume based questions, he liked my choice of projects, though they were not exactly related to the profile. He liked me and said I would recommend you directly to HR round
Tips: Prepare in details about all points in resume, course work mentioned and projects, Based on performance in this interview, they decide to whether to take one more technical interview or send directly to HR

Skills: Behavioural Skills, Puzzle Solving Capability, Approaching A Problem, Basic Coding
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and achieving my goals.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software developer for 3 years.

    • I am proficient in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and C++.

    • I enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating with others to solve complex problems.

    • In my free time, I enjoy hiking and exploring new places.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your family or life before college?
  • Ans. 

    I grew up in a small town with my parents and younger sister. We were a close-knit family.

    • Grew up in a small town

    • Close-knit family

    • Parents and younger sister

    • Participated in community events

    • Enjoyed outdoor activities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What do you do in free time?
  • Ans. 

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

    • Reading books on various topics, including fiction, non-fiction, and self-improvement

    • Hiking in local parks and nature reserves to explore new trails and enjoy the outdoors

    • Experimenting with new recipes and cooking techniques in the kitchen

    • Attending cultural events such as concerts, plays, and art exhibits

    • Spending time with family and friends, playing board

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What would you expect from this company?
  • Ans. 

    I would expect a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to excellence.

    • Supportive and collaborative team culture

    • Clear communication and feedback

    • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

    • Commitment to high-quality work and customer satisfaction

    • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions related to family and past life?
  • Q6. Do you have any family member or friend in Bangalore?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have a cousin who lives in Bangalore.

    • I have a cousin who has been living in Bangalore for the past 5 years.

    • We keep in touch and he has shown me around the city during my visits.

    • He works in the IT industry and enjoys the vibrant culture of Bangalore.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How will you find loop in the circular linked list?
  • Ans. 

    Loop in a circular linked list can be found using Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm.

    • Initialize two pointers, slow and fast, both pointing to the head of the linked list.

    • Move slow pointer by one node and fast pointer by two nodes in each iteration.

    • If there is a loop, both pointers will eventually meet at some point.

    • If there is no loop, fast pointer will reach the end of the linked list.

    • Time complexity of this algorithm is

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How will you perform pre-fix and post-fix operation for the given string expression?
  • Ans. 

    Pre-fix and post-fix operations can be performed on a string expression using appropriate operators.

    • Pre-fix operation involves placing the operator before the operand in the expression.

    • Post-fix operation involves placing the operator after the operand in the expression.

    • Examples of pre-fix operators include ++, --, !, and ~.

    • Examples of post-fix operators include ++ and --.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is data analytics(cause I had mentioned it on the resume)? Just explain the basic and tell them how it can help us make decision/inference
  • Ans. 

    Data analytics is the process of examining data sets to draw conclusions about the information they contain.

    • Data analytics involves collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to identify patterns and trends.

    • It can help businesses make informed decisions by providing insights into customer behavior, market trends, and operational efficiency.

    • For example, a retail company can use data analytics to analyze sales data and ide...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. In my final year project I have used random forest. So he asked me to explain random forest. And other projects related questions
  • Q11. What is your strength and weakness? why J P Morgan Chase? What do you expect from this company? I am from Mechanical Engineering, so she asked me why non-core?
  • Ans. 

    Strengths include adaptability and teamwork. Weaknesses include public speaking. Non-core background allows for diverse perspective. JPMorgan Chase's reputation and opportunities attract me.

    • Strengths: adaptability, teamwork

    • Weakness: public speaking

    • Non-core background brings diverse perspective

    • Attracted to JPMorgan Chase's reputation and opportunities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Few behavioral questions: What will you do if you have enough money and good idea to start your own company?
  • Ans. 

    I would pursue my entrepreneurial dream and start my own company.

    • I would conduct market research to validate my idea and identify potential competitors.

    • I would create a business plan outlining my goals, strategies, and financial projections.

    • I would secure funding through investors or loans.

    • I would assemble a team of talented individuals with diverse skills and experiences.

    • I would continuously evaluate and adapt my busi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. How would you resolve team conflict between your idea and other idea, supported by majority?
  • Ans. 

    I would listen to both sides, gather more information, and try to find a compromise that satisfies everyone.

    • Listen to both sides and understand their perspectives

    • Gather more information about both ideas

    • Try to find common ground and a compromise that satisfies everyone

    • Encourage open communication and respect for each other's ideas

    • Consider the potential impact and benefits of each idea

    • Involve a neutral third party if nec

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The company came to our campus on day 3 and agreed to take walk-ins.
Therefore resume shortlisting was the procedure.
They had a cut off of 7 CGPA.
Tips: It would be good if you have some coding background with few projects. It could anything from class projects to your internships, extra-curricular or final year projects. Don't forget to mention what all programming language you know on your resume.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The first round consists of two panels. One of them was asking HR. And the other was asking technical questions. They were just looking whether you have the basic technical knowledge and if given an offer you will join or not.
Tips: For technical knowledge, you can refer OOPs basic concepts, standard coding interview problems, geeksforgeeks, cracking the coding interview by Laxman Gayle etc. It would be better if you can first practice hr questions among your friends instead of going directly to interview. I found a youtube channel explains technical relatively easier and simpler way. you can follow that. Just try to show that you are interested in that company.
For HR questions, one can prepare from 64 HR questions.
For the basic OOPs concepts, one can read first 10 chapters from E.Balaguruswamy but any other OOPs book will also be fine.
Confidence is the key ace any interview!!

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was mainly to check your personality. He was trying to know whether you will fit in the company or not. Most of the question was from my personal life. They will see whether you are serious about your life or not.
Tips: Be ready to give them instances of your life where you did things differently. Try to show that you are passionate about the company. Try to show you have a clear vision in your life and working hard to achieve that.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was just a formality. The HR from the second round interview introduced me to the third interviewer. He asked few question related to the family.
Tips: One important thing I would like to is that NEVER ASSUME THAT WHATEVER YOU TOLD TO YOUR PREVIOUS INTERVIEWER WILL BE KNOWN TO THE NEXT INTERVIEW. So, if you think some specific points will help you do good in an interview...just let him know. I could be anything your project, conference, paper presentation or your past life as well.

Skills: Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Team Working Ability, Passion, Data Strrutures, Algorithm
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tested DSA and Aptitude
  • Q2. Checked design aspect questions
  • Q3. What do you know about company
  • Ans. 

    Company is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services.

    • Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.

    • Known for products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch.

    • Offers services like Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay.

    • Has a strong focus on design and user experience.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Madras

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Write the algorithm for reversing the string
  • Ans. 

    The algorithm reverses a given string.

    • Iterate through the string from the last character to the first character.

    • Append each character to a new string or an array in reverse order.

    • Return the reversed string or array.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write an algorithm to select the number between min and maximum from a number series and that number shouldn't be a multiple of 10
  • Q3. This was puzzle: you have 2 eggs and 100 floors. Eggs will start break beyond a particular floor. You can throw eggs from any of the floor. How will you minimise the total number of throws.
  • Q4. Assume yourself as CEO of a company. You have vacancies and you are conducting interviews. 4 candidates (1. An IITian, 2. A woman, 3. Gay, 4.Physically handicapped) are equally capable and qualified have a...
  • Ans. 

    As the CEO, I would select the candidate based on their qualifications and skills, regardless of their background or personal characteristics.

    • I would focus on the qualifications, skills, and experience of each candidate.

    • I would consider their ability to contribute to the company's goals and objectives.

    • I would ensure a fair and unbiased selection process.

    • I would prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

    • I woul...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. My interview was just after demonetization. So question was, assume you are CEO of Paytm. What will be your key values and what will be your strategy to add more customers.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude part was pretty straightforward. Make sure you don't loose too much time on one question. Most of the questions were very easy. Number series, men working hours, probability and simple math calculations are enough to crack the test.
Coding part will definitely have one easy question (mostly will be on sorting algos). Basic coding knowledge is enough for this part.
Tips: Aptitude : Speed is the key. Since questions are easy, one who gets more than others will be shortlistled for the Interviews.
Coding: Make sure you solve atleast 1 problem correctly. And then try to attempt others.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 28

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: They also asked basic interview hr questions. Be prepared with your stories. If One of your story can make you look out of the stand, it will definitely work for this round. Strengths, weakness and where do you see yourself after 5 years.
Tips: Be confident. And be ready to defend your answers.

Skills: Math Puzzles, Algorithms And Data Structures, HR Skills, Inter Person Communication Skills
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core Java, Multithreading, Executor framework, Algo, database
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design question- how to design a fail safe iterator
  • Ans. 

    A fail-safe iterator should handle exceptions and errors gracefully without crashing the program.

    • Use try-catch blocks to handle exceptions and errors

    • Implement a hasNext() method to check if there are more elements to iterate over

    • Use a current pointer to keep track of the current element being iterated over

    • Ensure that the iterator is thread-safe

    • Provide clear documentation on how to use the iterator

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare core Java and Multithreading thoroughly

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. First round pure technical, second and third were managerial and director level.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study whatever is written in Job Description. You should know 90% of it.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. General questions like please walk me through your resume. What are your strengths and weakness
  • Q2. Technical questions more based on Financial instruments..

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be transparent and vocal
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FactSet interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the FactSet interview process are Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for FactSet Specialist 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 FactSet. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at FactSet expect are Business Solutions, SQL, Presales, Project Management and Analytical.

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