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Updated 29 May 2015

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posted on 18 Mar 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume inputs from batch mates & more importantly from seniors. Fine tuning the resume with inputs especially from seniors or batch mates who are already working helped a lot.

Round: Test
Experience: Shortlisting based on test

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 2-4 rounds of interviews. 2nd round again was a mix of business case studies and HR questions

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: 1st round had 2 Estimation Case studies along with some HR questions. For example, Calculate no. of cold drinks sold in India in a given year.

General Tips: For students going for Non-Tech companies, neglecting HR questions can be a big mistake (Not particularly sure how important. itis for Tech companies).Tell me about yourself seems to be the most innocent questions of all, but can prove to be a big pain ifleft for Impromptu.As far as case studies go, solve at least 5 different types of case in your group to get a feel for it.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Mar 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Attended Resume writing workshop organized by the institute and clarified ideas on structure, content and language.   Collected and analyzed the resumes of several friends who were placed in the companies I was interested in.   Sat down to write a rough draft, then edited several times to include proper sub-categories and tables to improve readability.   Took the help of good critics and incorporated their suggestions to make my final draft.   The whole process took around 2-3 weeks.

Round: Test
Experience: Grail Research, primarily an analytics firm , conducted a preliminary written test comprising an assortment of DI questions,English comprehension ,numerical ability and a few analytical questions on business situations. These were doable without any company-specific preparation. Preparing a little for CAT helps though. They shortlisted around 60 people from around 400.Then conducted 2 interviews to shortlist around 25 candidates and in most cases took a third interview and made offers to 12 students.There was no GD even though 60 candidates were shortlisted. They proceeded directly to interviews, primarily guess- estimates in 2 rounds. The final round before selection was with Amit, the country head, who again asked a couple of guess-estimates with very little focus on numbers but taking in the approach of the candidate.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Some number-crunching was required, but approximation was encouraged overall.   My cases were pricing of an airline ticket and revenue of a restaurant in one day -both pretty simple cases. Proceeded systematically to arrive at reasonably accurate final answers. The interviewer was quite helpful and pointed out a couple   of mistakes , and I corrected them immediately after reasoning them out.
Tips: Case study preparation: Did it in a group of 4 people with complementary skills and excellent compatibility.That helped get assorted points of view during case discussions . One on one interviews is the way to go in the final stage of preparation, with the self playing the interviewer in a few cases.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The second round was with Amit who asked me the revenue that PVR cinemas made in a day in India.Outlined my approach   first.Started with no. of PVR cinemas in the country,screens per PVR,seats per screen,cost per seat etc to arrive at a rough   number. He was convinced but then asked me to get more accurate,and to solve the case with minimum assumptions.So I   proceeded further to classify the screens in terms of language of a movie and included occupancy rate to refine my   calculations.I further related occupancy rate data to newspaper ratings of a movie and the possibility of getting one   information from the other.That was the final detail.Was made an informal offer then and there.
Tips: HR interview preparation: Spent 3-4 days in general pondering . Being open-minded and critically evaluating oneself in terms of strong points and weaknesses is vital. Equally important is a general idea on the kind of questions asked under HR category in one’s chosen companies. Was thorough with all the points in my resume and gave a couple of mock interviews.

General Tips: Take a few CAT pattern tests to brush up fundaes. Read the newspaper (any standard   daily) to improve and refine your ability to comprehend information in good English. Try your hand at a few basic guess-estimates, knowing some basic statistics about India can help. Do a couple of business cases to get a feel of common industry issues like pricing of product etc. Dress confidently, be yourself in the interview and solve the primarily numerical cases with minimum mistakes. That should get you the job.  Ps:GD may be part of selection procedure in future years. Materials that you may use:  Kellogg Consulting Casebook, Michigan case guide,Wharton casebook.   b) Case study material from leading consulting firms hosted on their web-sites.   c) A couple of business magazines which discussed real problems in companies in the form of cases. d) Some of the communities in ;Orkut; hosted good puzzle links.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test conducted with normal logical reasoning, verbal ability and quantitative type aptitude problems were asked.

Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study round scheduled with Practice Director:
Started with normal greetings and basic introduction followed by deep dive into the resume and some questions based on what was in my resume. Then started with the case study.
Case : Your client is a totally offline bank ( think of SBI) and wants to undergo a digital transformation (somewhat like HDFC wherein all services are online as well) . How would you create a framework to do so ?

Round 3 - Guesstimates 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Estimate the number of viewers who watched 2024 T20 World Cup.
  • Ans. 

    Estimating the number of viewers for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

    • Consider past viewership trends for T20 World Cup events.

    • Analyze the popularity of cricket in the host country and globally.

    • Take into account the impact of digital streaming platforms on viewership.

    • Factor in potential growth in viewership due to increased interest in T20 cricket.

    • Consult experts in sports broadcasting and market research for insights.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Estimate the number of Gyms in Delhi
  • Ans. 

    Estimating the number of Gyms in Delhi based on population density, urbanization, and market demand.

    • Consider the population density of Delhi

    • Analyze the urbanization level in different areas of Delhi

    • Research on the market demand for fitness centers in Delhi

    • Consult with local authorities or fitness industry experts for insights

    • Use data from online directories or platforms listing Gyms in Delhi

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a cultural fit/HR round taken by the Partner/Managing Partner in the firm. Questions around personality likes/dislikes future goals, MBA aspirations etc were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare case studies thoroughly (Unconventional case studies should be studied as well) and have good knowledge of why you're getting into consulting/advisory role. What it is and how this area of business operates. Be professional and confident apart from that have a good command at your language as it is a client facing position which requires exceptional soft skills.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Topics like sql, python, aptitude were covered.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions from stats, machine learning were asked. Behavioral questions were also covered.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was a good experience but they didnt give any response for my mails. I was worried about the results for 3 weeks and later they told me it was a rejection. When I asked them for reason , they dont have any it seems . Post interview it was horrible experience for me .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is AML ..
  • Ans. 

    AML stands for Anti-Money Laundering, a set of regulations and procedures designed to prevent the illegal generation of income.

    • AML refers to the laws, regulations, and procedures intended to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.

    • Financial institutions are required to have AML programs in place to detect and report suspicious activities.

    • Examples of AML measures include customer ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is CDD EDD
  • Ans. 

    CDD stands for Customer Due Diligence and EDD stands for Enhanced Due Diligence. They are processes used by financial institutions to assess and manage risk associated with their customers.

    • CDD is a standard process of verifying the identity of customers and assessing their risk level.

    • EDD is a more in-depth process that involves additional scrutiny for high-risk customers.

    • CDD is typically done for all customers, while E...

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

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. If i give you 10 lakh rupee, help me to launder.
  • Ans. 

    I would never participate in any illegal activities, including money laundering.

    • Politely decline the offer and explain that you do not engage in illegal activities.

    • Report the incident to the appropriate authorities if necessary.

    • Maintain ethical standards and integrity in all professional dealings.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is sanction
  • Ans. 

    Sanction refers to a penalty or measure imposed on individuals, entities, or countries for violating laws or regulations.

    • Sanctions can include financial penalties, trade restrictions, travel bans, and asset freezes.

    • They are often imposed by governments or international organizations to enforce compliance with laws or policies.

    • Examples of sanctions include the United Nations sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear weap...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why Russia is sanctioned
  • Q4. Is ISRAEL a sanctioned country.
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Israel is considered a sanctioned country by some countries and organizations.

    • Israel is not sanctioned by all countries, but some countries and organizations do have sanctions in place.

    • Sanctions may include restrictions on trade, financial transactions, and travel.

    • Examples of countries that have imposed sanctions on Israel include Iran and some Arab League countries.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please do not give theoratical reply..

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

10 people group for discussion. HR person ask for topic from candidates.

Round 2 - Assignment 

Introduction , previous job profile .

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Previous job profiles
  • Q3. Percentages calculations
Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

Maths English logical

Round 5 - Behavioral 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Percentage calculations
  • Q2. Accounting concepts
  • Q3. General knowledge
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

ABOUT CLOUD, DSA, DBMS, computer science fundamentals

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About projects, OOPS, DBMS, DSA
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About projects, javascript
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions, about company
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work and Project related
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Code Debugging, SQL, Cloud
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Difficult To solve in 30 minutes

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Python libraries pandas sql

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Tell about ur self 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Memorable day talk the topic with fluency English without any grammatical mistakes
Round 2 - Talk about any topic for 2mins 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Bpo?u choose bpo as a career
  • Q2. Why u choose Sutherland?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good friendly interview.

Grail Research Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Grail Research interview for freshers?
Grail Research interview process for freshers usually has 6 rounds. The most common rounds in the Grail Research interview process for freshers are Group Discussion, Guesstimates and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in Grail Research interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the Grail Research interview for freshers -

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