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Updated 13 Dec 2021

McKinsey & Company Research Analyst Interview Experiences for Experienced

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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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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous process knowledge and why looking for change

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Willis Towers Watson Analyst interview:
  • Powerpoint
  • Power Bi
  • Advanced Excel
  • Smart sheet
  • Insurance
  • Reinsurance
  • Regulators
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just have complete knowledge of your current role and role you are applying. How u were helpful in previous role and how you can be good at new role you applying. Logical Strength knowledge. If you good at excel, let them know about your excel skills. Power Bi and Smart sheet knowledge more in demand. Be confident.

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Jan 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. The interview was very professional and the questions were basic as it was my first job. Questions were specific to economics and the interviewers were very cordial.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay confident and show enthusiasm to learn as a person who is more enthusiastic is chosen over the one who is technical but not willing to be an active learner. All the best.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Intermediate

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on resume and skills you mentioned
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions and CTC discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go for the Full time employment hiring events and don't prefer to work as Intern in Deloitte

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How/where do you get inspiration
  • Ans. 

    I get inspiration from nature, art, travel, and conversations with diverse individuals.

    • Nature - observing the beauty and patterns in the natural world

    • Art - exploring different forms of creativity and expression

    • Travel - experiencing new cultures, landscapes, and perspectives

    • Conversations - learning from diverse individuals and their unique stories

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

    • Looking to expand my skill set and knowledge in a new role

    • Interested in taking on more responsibilities and challenges

    • Seeking a more collaborative and innovative work environment

    • Want to explore new industries or sectors for career development

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic html, css & questions about AEM.

Round: Skype interview
Experience: Questions about the nature of the current work.

General Tips: They look for the following :
Strong communication skills, ability to interact directly with the clients via calls, confidence, where/how do we visit to learn new skills & get inspirations.
Skills: Skype call , Ability to interact with the client via calls, Confidence, Communication
Duration: 1-4 weeks

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Most questions were automation and manual testing concept based

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn the basic testing concepts. Keep automation coding knowledge

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Wamika Mimani

posted on 18 Jan 2016

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Indian conglomerate entering the IT space. Prepare a detailed market entry strategy at the start
  • Q2. Cement company losing market share. It has set up new plants too

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: When I outlined that he could opt for a JV, an acquisition or an own set-up, he asked me to probe further into the JV idea. From there on, the case was about identifying specific metrics to ascertain the best JV route. It was a very spontaneous case discussion, and we covered a variety of opportunities, problems and solutions in and around the original problem statement.
Tips: Keep high energy through the interview. Feel confident and remember that, at the end of the day, an interview should most importantly be a good conversation.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I structured the problem in a very detailed manner. I asked relevant questions and took my time. I also got lucky that intuitively I managed to find the root cause of the problem, though it wasn’t expected out of the case. The rapport with the interviewer was good during and after the case.

Skills: Problem Solving Abilties, Case Analysis
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Jun 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Quantitative case study questions
  • Q2. Conceptual questions
  • Q3. Why are you interested in the company?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in the company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee development.

    • The company has a track record of introducing new and exciting products to the market.

    • I appreciate the company's focus on providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • I have heard positive feedback from current and former employees about the company culture and work environment.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your long term goals?
  • Ans. 

    My long term goal is to become an expert in my field and take on leadership roles to make a positive impact.

    • Continuously learn and develop new skills

    • Take on challenging projects to gain experience

    • Build a strong network of professionals in my industry

    • Seek out mentorship and leadership opportunities

    • Contribute to the growth and success of my organization

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are your short term goals?
  • Ans. 

    My short term goal is to learn new skills and gain experience in my field.

    • Acquire new skills through training and workshops

    • Take on challenging projects to gain experience

    • Network with professionals in the industry

    • Improve time management and organizational skills

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: nETWORKING session
Experience: In the activity, we were given fundaes by senior people about how the work would be, shared their experience working the company. In brief it was more or less like knowing about the company and their work at more closer level. This was in no way related to selection. We were given an opportunity to have a small chit chat with their senior people.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I was asked questions related to quantitative cases. Case studies using quantitative analysis contain elements of the empirical–analytical scientific approach.
Tips: Be good at your logical skills and communication skills.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: In the second round I was asked to answer conceptual cases. I felt this round was a bit more testing than the first round. But overall first two rounds are almost similar.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: In the 3rd round there was nothing asked about cases. I was asked questions like Why was I interested in joining this company, What are my long term goals and what are my short term goals. The questions were aimed at knowing about me and my level of commitment towards my future and the company.

General Tips: 1. Practice cases.
2. Watch videos on cases.
3. Choose electives and minors on technical side.
4. Good communication skills.
Skill Tips: 1. Practice cases.
2. Watch videos on cases.
3. Choose electives and minors on technical side.
Skills: Logical Skills, Communications skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: First 5 minutes is taken to analyse your resume and get a feel of you as a person.The problem will be given for you to analyse and it is very important that you style what you speak to carry forward a constructive discussion with the interviewers. They will look at how you apply your knowledge to build a solution.
Tips: The 2 important things that you need to keep in mind are as follows ï Breaking the problem down to the absolute basicï Following a systematic and structured way of solving the problems.It is important to get feedback post-interview and they (the interviewers) would be willing to let you know as well.Important to defend your resume well. Have bullet points ready to speak for 30-45 seconds on them. It should differentiate you from other candidates.

General Tips: Resume should have a narrative of life in insti. Listing your passions and skills. Lookout for spikes in resume. Distinguish your work from other people in institute. Attend resume making sessions to understand how to reflect them in resume. Contact seniors who have joined the company to go through resume and suggest changes. Good Leadership PoRs will be appreciated. Important to quantify achievements in resume as companies like to see spike/impact that you have created. November – Prep for Case interview in a rigorous manner
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why was I interested in joining this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in joining this company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee growth.

    • The company has a strong track record of developing cutting-edge technology.

    • I am impressed by the company's dedication to investing in its employees through training and development programs.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals who share my passion for excellence...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are my long term goals and what are my short term goals?
  • Ans. 

    My long term goal is to become a senior associate in the company. My short term goal is to improve my skills and knowledge in the field.

    • Long term goal: Senior associate position

    • Short term goal: Skill and knowledge improvement

    • Examples: Attend training sessions, take online courses, seek mentorship

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Activity
Experience: I had an activity (networking session) before interview. However it was nothing related to selection process. we were given fundaes by senior people about how the work would be, shared their experience working the company. In brief it was more or less like knowing about the company and their work at more closer level. This was in no way related to selection. We were given an opportunity to have a small chit chat with their senior people.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I was asked questions related to quantitative cases. Case studies using quantitative analysis contain elements of the empirical analytical scientific approach.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I was asked to answer conceptual cases. I felt this round was a bit more testing than the first round. But overall fist two rounds are almost similar.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: There was nothing asked about cases. The questions were aimed at knowing about me and my level of commitment towards my future and the company.

Skill Tips: I practiced a lot of cases. I had a partner with me, and we used to sit together and practice cases. I spoke to some of the pass-out seniors. Even that helped me a lot. If you ask what helped me more while preparing for interview, having a partner and practicing cases with him helped me and him a lot. You can literally know many things when you speak to someone rather talking to a book. I had no prior intentions for core. I wrote all key points on paper, sticked them to my cupboard and used to go through them. I didn't refer any books or any material or anything. Anyway I had this non-core stuff already in my mind. I choose my minors and electives in the interest of the management side. I started practicing cases very early. I also watched many videos about the cases.
Skills: Logic, Communication
College Name: IIT MADRAS

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