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Updated 26 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

This is your general apt round.

Round 2 - Essay writing 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. A flow chart is given and we must describe the flowchart using technical words in 2 pages. (eg: UPI flow of transaction)
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Since i was an AI&DS student questions were asked based on CNNs, GANs and questions on chatgpt were asked.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions were asked and general HR questions.

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Given 2 topics for group discussion in which one was for technical and other was non technical related.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about the cv and personal questions
  • Q2. Asked about the project and experience related to it.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Adarsh Aithal

posted on 8 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy to understand and you can get some knowledge in geeks for geeks

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PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2018

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2017. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Solve few SQL joins.
  • Q2. .Net developer profile and the technologies I can get, everything was eye wash post joining

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Manager + Lead round (not sure what kind of round is this)
Experience: details about the work profile, most of which never happened post joining.

General Tips: If you come from technical background, please do not join PwC SDC and jeopardize our career. There is no technical setup, neither any infrastructure, technical work wont just happen except for few bits n pieces UI work here n there. This is not a company for technical people.
Skills: Communication
Duration: 1-4 weeks

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 13 May 2018

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Normally they asked from CMA Syllabus

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Syllabus for written test is CMA Syllabus, general knowledge in Computer.

I was interviewed 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 was interviewed 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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About past experience.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview was technical one. Mostly on my previous experience. I was for about 40 minutes. After you clear technical round there will be online communication test which includes listening skills, writing skills, etc. Best of luck.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your articleship exposure?
  • Ans. 

    I completed my articleship in a reputed CA firm where I gained exposure to various aspects of accounting and auditing.

    • Worked on audit assignments for clients in different industries

    • Prepared financial statements and tax returns

    • Assisted in statutory audits and tax audits

    • Learned about internal controls and risk management

    • Attended client meetings and interacted with clients

    • Developed skills in using accounting software and

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are key controls in Procurement to payment process?
  • Ans. 

    Key controls in Procurement to payment process include segregation of duties, approval hierarchy, and invoice matching.

    • Segregation of duties to prevent fraud and errors

    • Approval hierarchy to ensure proper authorization

    • Invoice matching to verify accuracy of invoices

    • Vendor master data management to prevent duplicate or fraudulent vendors

    • Purchase order management to ensure goods/services are received as ordered

    • Contract man...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are few critical observations you find during the articleship?
  • Ans. 

    Observations during articleship

    • Lack of proper guidance from seniors

    • Long working hours and high workload

    • Limited exposure to different areas of work

    • Inadequate training on soft skills and communication

    • Inconsistent quality of work assigned

    • Opportunities to learn from mistakes and take ownership of work

    • Importance of time management and prioritization

    • Significance of building professional relationships

    • Understanding the importa

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on the audits performed during the articleship.
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Hourglass Research Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Hourglass Research interview?
Hourglass Research interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hourglass Research interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for Hourglass Research 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 Hourglass Research. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Hourglass Research expect are Analytical, Com, Intellectual Property, Management and Origin.
What are the top questions asked in Hourglass Research interview?

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