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Updated 12 Jun 2024

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Feb 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. CompletableFuture VS Future
  • Ans. 

    CompletableFuture is an enhanced version of Future in Java that provides more flexibility and functionality.

    • CompletableFuture is part of the Java 8 concurrency framework.

    • It allows chaining of multiple asynchronous operations.

    • CompletableFuture can be explicitly completed or cancelled.

    • It supports callbacks and combinators for handling completion.

    • Future is a basic interface for representing the result of an asynchronous c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ConcurrentHashmap
  • Q3. Composition Vs inheritance
  • Ans. 

    Composition is a design principle where objects are composed of other objects, while inheritance is a mechanism where objects inherit properties and behaviors from a parent object.

    • Composition promotes code reusability and flexibility by allowing objects to be composed of other objects.

    • Inheritance allows objects to inherit properties and behaviors from a parent object, promoting code reuse.

    • Composition is more flexible t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Spring boot, microservices, Design patterns

Skills evaluated in this interview

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image jyoti pinjani

posted on 12 Jun 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Phycometric test in round 1

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Feb 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Parallel Calls in java
  • Ans. 

    Parallel calls in Java allow multiple tasks to be executed simultaneously, improving performance.

    • Parallel calls can be achieved using threads or the Executor framework.

    • Threads allow concurrent execution of tasks, but require manual management of synchronization and resource sharing.

    • The Executor framework provides higher-level abstractions for managing parallel tasks, such as thread pools and task scheduling.

    • Example: us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Lock Vs Sync Block
  • Ans. 

    Lock and Sync Block are mechanisms used for thread synchronization in multi-threaded programming.

    • Lock is a low-level synchronization mechanism that provides exclusive access to a shared resource.

    • Sync Block is a higher-level synchronization mechanism that allows multiple threads to access a shared resource concurrently.

    • Lock is more flexible and can be used in various scenarios, but it requires explicit acquisition and r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Hsshmap internal working , Checked Exception

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic questions about securities market.
  • Q2. About communication skills.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident thats it. All the best for the people who is attending Interview in JP.

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Genwral experience test
  • Q2. Verbal interview
  • Q3. Questions based on your experiences

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear on papers about the timings shifts and night shifts heavy timings

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and strategic planning.

    • Over 10 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Expertise in developing and implementing effective strategies

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to work well in cross-functional teams

    • Experience in vario...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Job description, daily routine,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's appears to me that finally got a job I was been pinged by Randstad regarding job description of what I wanted, and finally got placed one of randstad client J.P Morgan Chase, it's a been a week since my DOJ, All was good till now, Hope more performance allied ahead.....
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Strengths and weakness
  • Q3. What is your long term goal
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Profile summary
  • Q2. Previous experience
  • Q3. Capital markets
  • Q4. Financial instruments
  • Q5. What are the challenges you faced in previous job
  • Q6. Any appreciations or achievements in previous job?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and confident

I applied via Newspaper Ad

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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Till date working and experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions about technology organization using.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the salary and documents

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do best preparation for interview as per role responsibility.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Studies background
  • Q2. Prehoius job experiance
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Compatiblity with work
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize work compatibility by aligning my skills and values with the organization's goals.

    • I ensure my work style and communication methods align with the team's dynamics.

    • I adapt to the company's culture and values to enhance collaboration and productivity.

    • I seek feedback and make adjustments to improve my performance and fit within the organization.

    • I prioritize work-life balance to maintain productivity and well-b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Perfect in skills
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Full day working flexiblity
  • Q2. Distance from home
  • Ans. 

    The distance from home is a key factor to consider when evaluating a job opportunity.

    • Consider the commute time and transportation options available

    • Think about the impact on work-life balance and personal well-being

    • Evaluate the potential cost of commuting and the convenience of the location

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Joneseekers should done proper preparation for job interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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

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