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Updated 17 Sep 2023

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Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
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Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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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 Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your work profile. How does a payment infrastructure works ? Why you want to join Consulting.
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in designing and implementing payment infrastructures, and I am interested in joining Consulting to leverage my skills in helping clients optimize their operations.

    • Designed and implemented payment infrastructures for various clients

    • Understand the flow of transactions from initiation to settlement

    • Knowledge of different payment methods and technologies

    • Experience in ensuring security and compliance in pa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Run through your profile.
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Senior Consultant with a background in project management, strategic planning, and client relations.

    • Over 8 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Strong track record of successfully leading projects from inception to completion

    • Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive business growth

    • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

    • Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Just be yourself. They mostly see in a candidate behavioural instincts required for consulting. How much pressure and travel you can do ?
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Leadership, Decision Making Skills
Duration: >3 Months

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were about the work I had done in my internships, General questions on core engineering topics
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Client-focused approach to problem-solving

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Your background?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced consultant with a background in finance and project management.

    • 10+ years of experience in finance and project management

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Proven track record of successful project implementations

    • Experience working with cross-functional teams

    • Certified in project management (PMP)

    • Previous clients include Fortune 500 companies such as XYZ Corp

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What do you do in your free time?
  • Ans. 

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

    • Hiking in local trails and national parks

    • Reading fiction and non-fiction books

    • Experimenting with cooking and baking new dishes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions related to general awareness
  • Q6. Discussion on the skills written on the resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlisting on data analytics background/ Management Internship experience

Round: Test
Tips: Medium level of toughness
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked about everything written in the resume. (related to technical points)
Tips: Communicate and explain properly

Round: HR Interview
Tips: The next questions of the HR will be based on the answer that you gave to his previous one. Thoroughly read about the company.

Round: Telephonic conversation senior employes
Experience: I was asked to tell my favorite subject. Then the interviewer picked on of the subjects that I had mentioned him and asked me about what all topics I had covered on that subject. I was asked to explain every topic with proper examples.
Tips: They will test how well structures your answer is. Mention the subject fairly related to the JD.

College Name: VIT Vellore

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Offline test. Mostly concerned with data sufficiency, geometry and age relations and such apti questions. In verbal part there was sentence equivalence and completion questions. Small RC passages were as well.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was mostly asked some problems and approaches of mathematics and I had been asked about an algorithm I implemented in one of my research project.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were bit tough

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was a telephonic round and consisted of basic HR questions and few more technical questions.

College Name: NIT Durgapur

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked why Consulting,
  • Q2. About the Company,
  • Q3. What is the Current Exchange rate
  • Ans. 

    The current exchange rate varies depending on the currency pair and market conditions.

    • Exchange rates are constantly fluctuating based on supply and demand

    • Factors such as political events, economic data, and central bank decisions can impact exchange rates

    • For example, as of August 2021, the exchange rate for USD to EUR is approximately 0.85

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Taking cue from an earlier answer I was asked basics of Corporate Hedging
  • Q5. What is your view on the indian rupee vs dollar in the long run
  • Ans. 

    The Indian rupee is expected to depreciate against the dollar in the long run.

    • The Indian economy is heavily dependent on imports, which puts pressure on the rupee.

    • The US economy is expected to grow faster than India's, which will strengthen the dollar.

    • Political and economic instability in India can also weaken the rupee.

    • However, global events such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions can also impact the exchange rat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. A problem was given and I had to give the solution- the problem was “A company has corporate cellphone connection for its employees. How would you ensure that you achieve the same at the least cost?”
  • Ans. 

    Negotiate with service providers for bulk discounts and limit data usage to essential business needs.

    • Negotiate with service providers for bulk discounts

    • Limit data usage to essential business needs

    • Consider implementing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy

    • Use mobile device management software to monitor and control usage

    • Encourage employees to use Wi-Fi instead of cellular data when possible

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was able to explain Why Consulting and also showed a keen interest in Government Consulting which Wipro was heavily into.

General Tips: A non-fish-market GD goes a long way in helping your chances
Skills: case analysis, group discussion
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. What is the major attributes that a consultant should possess?
  • Ans. 

    A consultant should possess strong analytical skills, effective communication, adaptability, and industry expertise.

    • Strong analytical skills to identify problems, analyze data, and provide effective solutions.

    • Effective communication to clearly convey ideas, build relationships, and present recommendations.

    • Adaptability to work in diverse environments, handle unexpected challenges, and adjust strategies accordingly.

    • Indus...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your positives as a consultant?
  • Q3. Why consulting?
  • Q4. Why not finance, marketing and HR (individually)?
  • Ans. 

    Consultant role requires a broader skill set and the ability to provide holistic solutions.

    • Consultants need to have a deep understanding of various business functions and how they interact.

    • They are expected to provide comprehensive solutions that address multiple aspects of a problem.

    • Finance, marketing, and HR are important components of a business, but a consultant needs to go beyond individual functions.

    • For example, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is your major drawback that you faced working as a consultant in your previous organization?
  • Ans. 

    My major drawback as a consultant in my previous organization was my lack of experience in a specific industry.

    • Lack of industry-specific knowledge

    • Difficulty in understanding the unique challenges faced by clients

    • Limited network and connections in the industry

    • Less credibility due to lack of experience

    • Need for extensive research and learning before providing effective solutions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What do you know about the company?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading consulting firm specializing in providing strategic advice and solutions to businesses.

    • The company has been in operation for over 10 years.

    • They have a team of experienced consultants with expertise in various industries.

    • They offer services such as market research, financial analysis, and business strategy development.

    • Some of their notable clients include Fortune 500 companies and startups.

    • They ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why do you want to join this company?
  • Q8. What are the key factors that need to be in place while creating a client solution?
  • Ans. 

    Key factors for creating a client solution

    • Understanding client's needs and goals

    • Identifying potential challenges and limitations

    • Developing a customized solution

    • Ensuring scalability and flexibility

    • Providing ongoing support and maintenance

    • Collaborating with the client throughout the process

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. A small business scenario, and asked me the approach to problem solving (the problem was similar to the ones I used to handle during my work ex)
  • Q10. General work ex, my domain, knowledge, background, experience of interacting with clients
  • Q11. The service I was working on and my learnings on the same
  • Q12. Also the interviewer asked me-What is one thing that u can ask me which will convince u that wipro is the company for you

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: They also asked me questions related to my Work Experience-

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Group Discussion: Topic was “Impact of small business on Indian Economy”.We generally discussed the small industries and entrepreneurial attitude but the panel also expected us to discuss the mom and pop stores as well

General Tips: My prior work experience was a major boost. A comprehensive knowledge of what I was doing before helped me present myself in a strong position.2. Display interest in the company. Knowing in detail about wipro’s consulting line of work helped me a lot.3. Positive body language, confidence adds.4. Display love for the profile/field you were applying to.5. Justify all that you have done in life till now. The business case study which he asked me was similar to what I used to face during my work ex. A practical & logical approach with explanations established my consulting experience.
Skills: Economics, case Analysis
College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers diverse challenges, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

    • Consulting provides exposure to various industries and business problems.

    • It offers the chance to work with talented professionals and learn from their expertise.

    • Consultants have the opportunity to solve complex problems and make a tangible difference.

    • The work is dynamic and ever-changing, ensuring continuous lear...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How can you add value to our organisation
  • Q3. Specifically why Wipro out of all the consulting firms. They were very keen on why wipro thing
  • Q4. What do you know about the Wipro group as a whole?
  • Ans. 

    Wipro is an Indian multinational corporation that provides information technology, consulting and business process services.

    • Founded in 1945 by M.H. Hasham Premji

    • Headquartered in Bangalore, India

    • Employs over 190,000 people worldwide

    • Provides services in various industries including healthcare, finance, retail, and more

    • Has a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility

    • Acquired Appirio, a cloud services company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Lengthy discussion on Work experience
  • Q6. Lengthy discussion on Summer internship project
  • Q7. The whole interview was based on operations and supply chain concepts
  • Q8. What theoretical concepts did you used to execute your project?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Convinced them very well that the role they are offering is very much in line with my previous work ex and summer internship.

General Tips: Try to hard sell yourself as much as you can. Try to steer the interview yourself and you need to talk a lot. They wanted numbers as in revenues, competitors and recent events about the company.
Skills: case analysis, Economics
College Name: NA

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked basic questions like Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why consulting,
  • Q3. What do I know about Wipro Consulting
  • Ans. 

    Wipro Consulting is a global management consulting firm.

    • Offers services in strategy, operations, technology, and transformation.

    • Has a presence in over 50 countries.

    • Works with clients across various industries such as healthcare, financial services, and retail.

    • Part of Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the different processes
  • Q5. What is the strategy of Wipro Business Consulting
  • Ans. 

    Wipro Business Consulting's strategy is to provide end-to-end consulting services to clients across various industries.

    • Offering a range of consulting services including strategy, operations, technology, and organization

    • Focusing on digital transformation and innovation

    • Collaborating with clients to develop customized solutions

    • Leveraging Wipro's global presence and expertise

    • Examples of clients include a leading US healthc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Then I was asked what is there in your CV which I won’t find in others?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was grilled about the Company

Skills: Group discussion, case analysis
College Name: NA
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Grant Thornton interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Grant Thornton interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Grant Thornton Senior 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 Grant Thornton. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Grant Thornton expect are Python, Automation, VB, Project Management and Process automation.
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