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Updated 13 Dec 2021

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. 1_ Why you feel perfect fit for the role applied
  • Q2. There are many answer to question just stick firmly to you point. Also patience and good preparation is must for mckinsey interview process
  • Q3. Explain your projects, challenges faced and how did you overcome them.
  • Q4. Are you open to travel frequently

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's long interviewing process, be calm and confident.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

30MCQ Questions and it is easy to moderate one

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 5-6members discussed about latest topics
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Guess estimation questions
  • Q2. How many blue cars in jaipur
  • Ans. 

    It is not possible to determine the exact number of blue cars in Jaipur without specific data.

    • The number of blue cars in Jaipur can vary depending on various factors such as time, location, and population.

    • To determine the number of blue cars, a comprehensive survey or data collection is required.

    • Without available data or specific information, it is impossible to provide an accurate answer.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Hire Vue interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Involved basics of accounting.
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

It will be a group case study with 3-4 questions to be answered

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was majorly focussed on soft skills and what tools can be used to study the market
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 Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test involved a written test and video round.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The group discussion round had the topic related to semiconductor chip shortage globally post COVID

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Talk about financial metrics used in Automotive industry
  • Ans. 

    Financial metrics in Automotive industry include revenue, profit margin, return on assets, and inventory turnover.

    • Revenue: Total income generated from selling vehicles, parts, and services.

    • Profit margin: Ratio of net income to revenue, indicating efficiency in cost management.

    • Return on assets: Measure of how effectively assets are used to generate profit.

    • Inventory turnover: Number of times inventory is sold and replace...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Talk about greening of supply chain
  • Ans. 

    Greening of supply chain refers to implementing sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.

    • Implementing eco-friendly packaging materials

    • Reducing carbon emissions through efficient transportation

    • Sourcing materials from sustainable suppliers

    • Implementing recycling and waste reduction programs

    • Using renewable energy sources in operations

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on your communication and answer detail. Bring in relevant concepts in your answer.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test consisted of typical questions and was fairly easy

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

5-6 candidates will there be a group and a topic will be shared. Each one have to talk about that for 2 min and will be evaluated based on that

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will assess your English writing and speaking skills, aptitude questions can be asked. Also you should have a good grip over guesstimates and simple case studies
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It is quite similar to technical round and consists of guesstimates, behavioural questions and english

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study guesstimates and case studies, practice english speaking and writing

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The opportunity given by deliote as a intership for freshers was vey amzing the ibterview process & gd i felt was also good & easy & i qualified in all rounds so happy to be a part of deliote as i had never experiancend coorporate life easiwer & thus interning with deliote was a new venture for me.on our very 1st day manager neha guided & handled sommothly all my team mets are also very frindly worked together & sorted in difficut issues.

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deloitte Research Analyst interview:
  • Ms excel
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont get tence or affraid even if you are a freshers just go on with the happines process eaither iif it is a succues or failure . Dont feel like i dont know anything bla blabala evry one is not perfect in learning anything while doing the work only we can learn the things
Trust thz it will workk .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The topic of GD was Social media pros and cons

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. If USD1 equals to INR1, then what will be its impact on the Indian economy?
  • Ans. 

    If USD1 equals INR1, it will impact the Indian economy by affecting exports, imports, inflation, and foreign investments.

    • Exports will become expensive, making Indian goods less competitive in the global market.

    • Imports will become cheaper, leading to increased demand for foreign goods.

    • Inflation may rise due to increased demand for foreign goods and higher import costs for raw materials.

    • Foreign investments may decrease a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What happens if cigarette banned by the govt. in India?
  • Ans. 

    If cigarettes are banned by the government in India, it would have significant social, economic, and health implications.

    • Reduction in smoking-related health issues and diseases

    • Decrease in tobacco-related deaths

    • Positive impact on public health and healthcare costs

    • Potential increase in illicit tobacco trade

    • Loss of revenue for the government

    • Impact on tobacco farmers and related industries

    • Changes in social behavior and cul

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Since, I am a Mechanical engineer, so, there were questions related to different engines; questions related to my project, internships, etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your resume well and just be calm during the interviews.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About equity market, derivatives and capital market

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough in your finance concepts.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple aptitude test questions

Round 2 - Assignment 

Assignment was given to conduct market research

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