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Updated 7 Feb 2022

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I appeared for an interview before Feb 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Round duration - 90 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The test is divided into 3 sections:
1. R coding.
2. Python coding. This section includes NumPy and scikit questions.
3. Statistics. This section includes T-tests, Anova regression distributions, and chi-square.
Each section has roughly 12 questions. The number of questions and difficulty is not set in advance, the test is adaptive. The more correct answers you give, the more the questions get tougher. The qualification does not depend upon the number of questions solved, rather on the difficulty level you can achive.

Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

  • Q1. 

    Rotate Matrix by 90 Degrees Problem Statement

    Given a square matrix 'MATRIX' of non-negative integers, rotate the matrix by 90 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction using only constant extra space.

    Inpu...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to rotate a square matrix by 90 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction using constant extra space.

    • Iterate through each layer of the matrix from outer to inner

    • For each layer, perform a four-way swap of elements

    • Continue this process until all layers have been rotated

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Sharda University. Eligibility criteriaDegree in economics, mathematics, statistics, physics, or a related field. Final and Pre-Final Year eligible, Above 8 CGPAMcKinsey & Company interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Python, R, Statistics, Numpy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Regression, Clustering, Classification, Supervised & Unsupervised LearningTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have in-depth knowledge of data-frame manipulation using Pandas
Tip 2 : Learn all NumPy array methods 
Tip 3 : Good working knowledge about Scikit Learn

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have 2-3 good projects on Machine Learning or Data Science preferably in Python.
Tip 2 : List only those skills which you are good at.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I appeared for an interview before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was an online aptitude round on the Talview platform which we can give from our Home. To attempt this test, we have been given a window of 12-24 hours. It was a proctored online test. The round consisted of 60 aptitude questions in 60 minutes of time without any negative marking. The aptitude test consisted of various questions of Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability, Data Interpretation Questions, Numerical Reasoning.

  • Q1. 

    Matrix Transpose Problem Statement

    Given a matrix MAT, your task is to return the transpose of the matrix. The transpose of a matrix is obtained by converting rows into columns and vice versa. Specificall...

  • Ans. 

    Transpose a given matrix by switching rows and columns.

    • Iterate through the matrix and swap elements at [i][j] with [j][i].

    • Create a new matrix to store the transposed values.

    • Ensure the dimensions of the transposed matrix are reversed from the original matrix.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This was a video interview round taken immediately after the Aptitude test, it was a proctored round on Talview platform. This round consisted of 8 questions, we have to answer each question in the span of 3 mins and 10 secs were given for reading the question, our audio and video was being recorded while answering those questions. Our soft skills were being judged in this round. The questions basically consisted of HR questions and Guesstimates

Round 3 - Video Call 

Round duration - 120 minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

This round was the case study round, in this round, we were provided a case study which we had to solve in 1 hour using pen and paper and had to share the answers of the case study questions in a PDF format to the HR, the questions were related to market share, advertisement strategies, and can be easily solved using basic mathematics. After this, there was be a one-to-one interview on Zoom Platform in which the interviewer will ask you to describe your approach for every question you have solved in the case study, they will not ask for the exact answer, all they ask is about your approach that you have used to solve a particular problem and the way you explain it. They may or may not ask some guesstimates or puzzles as well in this round. The interviewer was very friendly and he gave me hints as well if I was stuck somewhere.

Round 4 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

The next round was the Behavioral interview round, in this round, the interviewer asked me about my projects and some guesstimates or puzzles. This round was for 1 hour. The interviewer was very friendly and helpful, she helped me if I was stuck somewhere, she kept me calm during the interview process.

  • Q1. How many people do you estimate watched Ramayana/Mahabharat during the first month of the Covid lockdown in 2020?
Round 5 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

The fit round was my final interview round, in this, you will meet the manager/Principal from the company. They will basically check whether you are fit for the organization. They ask about the projects I have done in college/internships. Some basic questions like what are your strengths and weaknesses, why do you want to join the company and some guesstimates or puzzles as well.
On-campus, the behavioral and fit interview rounds were combined into one.
This round was of 40 minutes and the interview was taken on Zoom, the interviewer was helpful and sweet.

  • Q1. How many pizzas are sold in one day in Pune?
  • Ans. 

    The number of pizzas sold in Pune in one day varies depending on factors like day of the week, weather, events, etc.

    • The number of pizzas sold in Pune can range from hundreds to thousands in a day.

    • Factors like day of the week (weekend vs weekday), weather (rainy vs sunny), events (festivals, holidays) can impact the sales.

    • Popular pizza outlets in Pune like Domino's, Pizza Hut, etc. contribute to the overall sales.

    • Data f...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as Data Analyst in GurgaonEligibility criteriaAbove 6.5 CGPA in B. TechZS Associates interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Aptitude, Guesstimates, Puzzles, HR questions, Resume Related QuestionsTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Prepare well for guesstimates and puzzles.
Tip 2 : Practice Data Interpretation Questions.
Tip 3 : Be well versed with your projects.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : The resume should be very precise and concise
Tip 2 : Do not add such skills in your resume in which you're not comfortable.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. General Accounting Concept

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive and be explanatory with your answers with your accounting knowledge

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Write a query where all the customer name start with A
  • Ans. 

    Query to retrieve all customer names starting with A.

    • Use the SELECT statement to retrieve customer names.

    • Use the LIKE operator with the pattern 'A%' to match names starting with A.

    • Specify the table and column name where the customer names are stored.

    • Example: SELECT customer_name FROM customers WHERE customer_name LIKE 'A%';

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a query where we'll get state wise sales summary report. Actually in this query we have to join multiple table and finding the rank .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was extremely easy and smooth.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Many Questions regarding Audit asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare technical part more

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There were Basic and intermediate programming questions in the online assessment test.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse a string using any programming language
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a string using any programming language

    • Use a loop to iterate through the string and append each character to a new string in reverse order

    • Alternatively, use built-in string reversal functions or methods depending on the programming language

    • Some languages, like Python, allow for string slicing to reverse a string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Q3. Basic SQL queries and theoretical questions on database management system
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Challenges faced in life

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Whatever you learn in BTech is enough. Just work harder on programming and DBMS.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Strict in accordance to what mentioned in the resume
  • Q2. Why entering a consulting job?
  • Q3. About projects and their applications in real world.
  • Ans. 

    Projects have real-world applications that solve problems and improve efficiency.

    • Projects are designed to address specific problems or needs.

    • They involve research, planning, and implementation.

    • Successful projects can improve efficiency, save time and money, and enhance quality of life.

    • Examples include developing a new software application, building a bridge, or designing a medical device.

    • Projects can also have social o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. About yourself
  • Q5. Why Deloitte?
  • Q6. About Risk,Risk Controls,ISO 27001 and Various information security standards.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and be thorough to your Resume

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about your self and some technical questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and clam during the interview

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