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Updated 10 Feb 2021

Ipsos Market Research Intern Interview Experiences

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What experience do you have in market research?
  • Q2. Tell me abt your past experience/internship
  • Q3. Why market research? Which would you prefer quali or quanti?
  • Q4. Have you done any research projects/papers ?
  • Q5. Longterm goals?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be precise and crisp in your answers

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Interview experience
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I applied via Campus Placement

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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself Do you have any experience about market research Meaning of primary data and secondary data
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you as a intern

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Number of 0s in 1 to 1000
  • Ans. 

    The number of 0s in 1 to 1000 is 192.

    • There are 1000 numbers from 1 to 1000.

    • Every 10 numbers have one 0 in the units place.

    • Every 100 numbers have ten 0s in the tens place.

    • Every 1000 numbers have one hundred 0s in the hundreds place.

    • Therefore, there are 1 + 10 + 100 + 81 = 192 0s in total.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. A simple question which can be converted to an easy linear equation. I don't remember the exact question though.
  • Q3. How to cut a cake in 8 equal parts
  • Ans. 

    Cut the cake in half, then cut each half in half again. Repeat once more to get 8 equal parts.

    • Use a long, sharp knife to make clean cuts.

    • Start by cutting the cake in half vertically.

    • Then cut each half in half horizontally.

    • Repeat the process once more to get 8 equal parts.

    • Use a cake divider or toothpicks to mark where to cut for even slices.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. HR questions based on resume
  • Q5. Why not core?
  • Ans. 

    Core is not the best fit for our current needs and goals.

    • Our current focus is on expanding our reach to new markets.

    • Core may not have the necessary features to support our growth plans.

    • We have evaluated multiple options and found a better fit for our requirements.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Everyone with CGPA > 6.5 were shortlisted.

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were not too difficult. You just need practice to solve them within the time limit.
Tips: Solve level 1 of all the chapters of Arun Sharma's Quantitative Aptitude. Also, take part in the weekly tests organized by pariksha.co .
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR questions and resume based questions.

College Name: IIT Kanpur

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Q1.Tell me about yourself.
Then I was asked about my past internship, PoRs
Then I was asked why I wanted to do a non core internship.
After that, I was asked a puzzle (Similar to a puzzle in the book "Heard on the Street".
Then I was asked a guesstimate question. It was: Estimate the amount of Surf (washing powder) used in India everyday.
It lasted for around half an hour. It was a telephonic round
Tips: Be thorough with your resume. They mainly asked resume based questions in this round.

Regarding puzzles and guesstimates, walk your interviewer through your answer.

General Tips: Be thorough with your resume.
Practice puzzles and guesstimates.
Practice a few cases.
Skills: Presentation Of Facts In Resume, Project And Internship, Guesstimate Skills, Case Solving Ability, Quantitative Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras

I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Views on their recruiting process
  • Ans. 

    I believe the recruiting process is thorough and well-organized.

    • The company uses a combination of resume screening, interviews, and assessments to evaluate candidates.

    • They have a clear timeline for the hiring process and keep candidates informed of their progress.

    • Feedback is provided to candidates after interviews to help them improve for future opportunities.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience:

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience working with large datasets

    • Proficient in statistical software such as R and Python

    • Skilled in identifying trends and patterns to provide actionable insights

    • Strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders

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  • Q2. Why did your CGPA decrease consistently after you 1st year?
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA decreased consistently after my 1st year due to various factors.

    • I faced challenges in adjusting to the new academic environment in my first year.

    • I had to balance my studies with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

    • I struggled with certain subjects or courses that were more challenging for me.

    • I may have experienced personal or health issues that affected my academic performance.

    • I learned from my mistak...

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  • Q3. What do you know about us?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading financial services firm specializing in investment analysis and research.

    • Specializes in investment analysis and research

    • Considered a leader in the financial services industry

    • Known for providing high-quality financial advice and recommendations

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  • Q4. You mentioned that you have interest in cricket. Can you name at least 3 cricketers from the 70s?
  • Ans. 

    Some cricketers from the 70s include Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee, and Clive Lloyd.

    • Sunil Gavaskar was a legendary Indian batsman known for his technique and consistency.

    • Dennis Lillee was a fearsome Australian fast bowler who dominated the cricketing world in the 70s.

    • Clive Lloyd was a West Indian cricketer who captained the team to two consecutive World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Fortunately I had a general idea about this topic and had some ideas and examples in mind to support my case. Though, that wasn't the case with everyone else.
Tips: Read Quora answers and be aware of current affairs
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

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I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About internships About projects Use cases Puzzels About your personality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Only 70 filtered through this round out of 500
Tips: Prepare using any CAT book
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 10 people were called together for this round, 2 or 3 people were selected
Tips: It is a GA
Don't keep a firm stand
Agree with others, have respect
Try to conclude well
Show team work skills

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very long and detailed Interview
Tips: Just be honest, the guy taking your interview is leaps and bounds smarter than you

Skills: Analytical, Communication, Team Player
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A dataset was given to dig out few insights on that. They will let you use any tool you know to get the required insights as the main goal is on the result and not on the process. But type of approach does...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work on the basics of Data analytics. Mainly R programming, fundamentals of statistics and advanced Excel as it was an entry level job for data analytics profile. Other tools and technologies are a bonus if you know.
Do not ever lie or write anything on your resume that you don't have knowledge about.
Be straight forward if you don't know and save your interviewer's and your time and respect. Wish you best of luck.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

1 easy sql and 1 easy python for 55 min

Round 3 - Coding Test 

1 easy python and very hard sql for 1 hr 50 min

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mainly they focused on the answers you have written on round 2 and basic sql and pandas in python
  • Q2. 1) write a join 2) implement left join using pandas
  • Ans. 

    Answering a question on writing a join and implementing left join using pandas for Data Analyst role.

    • To write a join, we need to identify the common column(s) between two tables and use the JOIN keyword in SQL.

    • Example: SELECT * FROM table1 JOIN table2 ON table1.common_column = table2.common_column

    • To implement left join using pandas, we can use the merge() function with how='left' parameter.

    • Example: pd.merge(table1, tab

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on SQL and pandas this will be enough and be interactive

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Jul 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with a strong background in statistics and programming.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and have completed several courses in programming languages like Python and SQL.

    • I have experience working with large datasets and conducting data analysis using statistical techniques.

    • I am proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau and have created interactive dashboards to present insights.

    • I hav...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in this company because of its strong reputation in the data analytics industry and its commitment to innovation.

    • The company has a proven track record of success in the data analytics industry.

    • It has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality insights and solutions.

    • The company values innovation and encourages employees to think creatively.

    • There are opportunities for professional growth and developm...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to make a career in this field inspite being an engineer?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about using data to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

    • Data analysis allows me to apply my analytical skills and engineering background to extract valuable insights from data.

    • I enjoy working with numbers, statistics, and programming, which are all essential skills in the field of data analysis.

    • Data analysis offers a wide range of opportunities to work on diverse projects and industries, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test consists of 2 sections. First section is of verbal reasoning which is very easy. And second section consists of data interpretation, quant questions.
Tips: Speed and accuracy are important in this test. Daily practicing of aptitude can get you through the exam.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: After entering the interview room, the first question asked to me was "Walk me through your CV ".After that, I was asked some puzzle questions, one math question and a case study question which was bit difficult. The interviewer was trying to make me stressed by picking one of my strengths and saying that he considers it as my weakness. He was not convinced with whatever I said but in order to overcome above stress be clam and cool. Say what you know without hesitation, be strong, and be yourself. Last but not the least, don't bluff because he will eventually figure it out, even if you bluff say it convincingly.
Tips: Be perfect about what you have written in your CV and just be yourself.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR round was very cool . Actually the panel was friendly with me. They asked some common HR questions. That's it about this round.
Tips: Be fluent and develop good communication skills.

College Name: NIT Bhopal
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