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  • Q2. Growth of cars vs growth of motorbikes - which would grow faster in % terms? A: Economic factor the main reason to go for bikes. Shift from lower middle to upper middle, ...read more
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  • Q3. You own an e-commerce website which sells jewellery, fashion products and apparel majorly for women. You have spent a good amount on marketing the site but still are in l ...read more
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Interview Questionnaire 

34 Questions

  • Q1. Current demand for (artificial) knee implants in India
  • Q2. Asked questions to see if age, economic status was an issue. Key issue : Person had to have knee problems (age based segmentation) and had to be able to afford a surgery (income based segmentation)
  • Q3. Split by age : 0-15, 15-35, 35-60, 60+ : 30%,30%,30%,10%. Estimated % in each category with knee problems
  • Q4. Split by economic status : Low, Low and Upper Middle and Upper Class : 30-40-20-10
  • Ans. 

    The population is split into four economic classes: Low, Low and Upper Middle, and Upper Class.

    • 30% of the population belongs to the Low economic class.

    • 40% of the population belongs to the Low and Upper Middle economic class.

    • 20% of the population belongs to the Upper Middle economic class.

    • 10% of the population belongs to the Upper Class.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Upper - almost certainly go for replacement - 90% of the 10%
  • Q6. Upper middle - can afford it but significant cost so 50% of the 20%
  • Ans. 

    The customer can afford 50% of the cost, which is significant for them.

    • The customer is in the upper middle class.

    • The cost is significant for them, so they can only afford 50% of it.

    • The remaining 50% may still be too expensive for them.

    • Consider offering financing options or alternative solutions.

    • Example: A family can afford to pay $5000 for a new car, which is only 50% of the total cost.

    • Example: A company can only affor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Ignore lower middle, lower
  • Q8. Distribution of the 9 million people : Rural Urban I suggested 70-30, he said take 50-50, forgot why
  • Q9. Asked what factors will determine acceptability of product?
  • Ans. 

    Acceptability of a product is determined by various factors such as quality, price, features, usability, and customer satisfaction.

    • Quality of the product

    • Price of the product

    • Features offered by the product

    • Usability of the product

    • Customer satisfaction with the product

    • Competitive landscape

    • Market demand and trends

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Gender : women tend to have arthritis more than men
  • Q11. Asked me to give a recap of what I did in the case till then
  • Q12. What questions do you have?
  • Q13. About you. (interrupted me when I mentioned the ‘Best Senator Award’)
  • Q14. About Students Senate
  • Q15. Who decides the best senator award?
  • Q16. Why do you think you got the award? (talked of an initiative)
  • Q17. Situation where you led a group of students on an initiative or project? What did you learn? (talked about Placement Automation)
  • Ans. 

    Led a group of students on a Placement Automation project

    • Organized weekly meetings to discuss progress and assign tasks

    • Delegated responsibilities based on each student's strengths and skills

    • Implemented a feedback system to address any issues and make improvements

    • Collaborated with the team to troubleshoot technical challenges

    • Presented the final project to stakeholders and received positive feedback

  • Answered by AI
  • Q18. What would the Automation Coordinators would say about me?
  • Q19. What are your career plans? What if not McKinsey?
  • Q20. Opinion/view on the nuclear deal that is in the papers?
  • Ans. 

    As a business analyst, I do not have a direct opinion on the nuclear deal, but I can analyze its potential impact on the market.

    • The nuclear deal may affect the prices of oil and gas, which can impact various industries.

    • It may also lead to changes in international trade and political relationships.

    • As a business analyst, it is important to stay updated on such developments and analyze their potential impact on the market...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q21. Growth of cars vs growth of motorbikes - which would grow faster in % terms? A: Economic factor the main reason to go for bikes. Shift from lower middle to upper middle, increasing growth rate for cars more than for bikes
  • Ans. 

    Cars would grow faster than motorbikes due to economic factors.

    • Shift from lower middle to upper middle class favors cars

    • Increasing growth rate for cars more than for bikes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q22. Questions you have?
  • Q23. Asked about background (schooling)
  • Q24. After JEE, why IITK?
  • Q25. Are you applying (I said that I’d given GRE, indicated that whether or not I would app would depend on how my McK interview went. Just for the record I eventually applied only to MIT and Stanford)?
  • Q26. Asked about cases in previous rounds
  • Q27. Estimate the number of people who watched the India-Australia 20-20 semifinal in South Africa (on TV/stadium)
  • Q28. Divided into Indians, Australians, Rest of theWorld. Divided rest of the world into cricketing and non cricketing nations. Divided cricketing nations into the nations whose teams were there in the other s...
  • Q29. Ended up focusing on Residential Indians - rural vs urban. Assume DD is broadcasting
  • Q30. Two drivers : have access to a TV showing the match and also have free time
  • Q31. Urban : people wouldn’t watch if they aren’t free
  • Q32. Rural : people wouldn’t watch if there was no electricity. Assume 50% electrification
  • Q33. Age factor : Very old and very young (< 5) wouldn’t watch
  • Q34. Women wouldn’t be as enthusiastic. 90% men and 50% women

Interview Preparation Tips

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Experience: Was asked to stop, look back and formalize everything done and summarize what was done. I related TV advertising rates to a online revenue for ads model I developed in my internship on which a worldwide patent was filed. Any questions? Asked about how an EM chooses whether to become a partner vs becoming a CEO/senior manager at a corporation. Asked if McKinsey had a standard way of solving business problems in engagements and if so how one retained one’s creativity

College Name: IIT KANPUR

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Q1. Growth of cars vs growth of motorbikes - which would grow faster in % terms? A: Economic factor the main reason to go for bikes. Shift from lower middle to upper middle, increasing growth rate for cars more than for bikes
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Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Fit interview with PEI
Round 2 - Case Study 

Optimise social media marketing channels

Round 3 - Case Study 

Grow market share for a milk company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Improve train ticket buying experience and riding experience

Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean of TTR &amp; why required for powder coating process ?
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McKinsey & Company Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Excel test
Logical Reasoning test
Quantitative aptitude test

Round 2 - Case Study 

An extensive case study for the corporate tax team that includes knowledge of US GAAP and transfer pricing.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the fundamental accounting concepts, accounting entries, and the applicable tax rates for various services?
  • Ans. 

    Fundamental accounting concepts, entries, and tax rates for various services.

    • Fundamental accounting concepts include accrual basis, matching principle, and consistency.

    • Accounting entries for services typically involve recognizing revenue and recording expenses.

    • Applicable tax rates vary depending on the type of service and the jurisdiction.

    • For example, consulting services may be subject to a different tax rate than soft

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your understanding of transfer pricing and its applicability?
  • Ans. 

    Transfer pricing is the setting of prices for goods and services sold between related entities within a company.

    • Transfer pricing is used to determine the cost of goods and services transferred between different divisions or subsidiaries of a company.

    • It is important for multinational companies to establish transfer pricing to ensure fair pricing and compliance with tax regulations.

    • Transfer pricing can impact a company's...

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the amount of data you have managed in your previous roles?
  • Ans. 

    I have managed large volumes of data in my previous roles, ranging from terabytes to petabytes.

    • Managed terabytes of data in previous roles

    • Handled petabytes of data in data analysis projects

    • Experience with data storage and retrieval systems

    • Utilized data management tools and techniques

    • Implemented data governance policies and procedures

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which ERP software have you worked with?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with SAP ERP software extensively in my previous roles.

    • Extensive experience with SAP ERP software

    • Proficient in modules such as Finance, Supply Chain, and HR

    • Implemented custom solutions and integrations with SAP ERP

    • Trained team members on using SAP ERP effectively

  • Answered by AI
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations and how do you approach negotiations?
  • Ans. 

    I approach negotiations by researching industry standards and emphasizing my value to the company.

    • Research industry standards for the position to determine a reasonable salary range.

    • Highlight your skills, experience, and achievements that make you a valuable asset to the company.

    • Be prepared to discuss and negotiate benefits and other perks in addition to salary.

    • Stay professional and respectful during negotiations to ma...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your preferred joining date and the notice period required by your current organization?
  • Ans. 

    My preferred joining date is in one month and my notice period is two weeks.

    • Preferred joining date: one month from now

    • Notice period required by current organization: two weeks

    • Flexible with joining date if needed

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on job satisfaction and skill development rather than merely on the brand name and salary.

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test was interesting, Had a bunch of fun puzzles

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

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

    • Experienced in gathering and analyzing business requirements

    • Skilled in creating data models and visualizations

    • Proficient in using tools like SQL, Excel, and Tableau

    • Strong communication and presentation skills

    • Certified in business analysis (e.g. CBAP)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont apply if you cant wait for teams to move quickly

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Game made by Mckinsey (youtube) 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Food chain and case investigation
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic qns about resume(focusing on skills like python ,sql,projects)
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study or Guestimate

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Sep 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic information about past experiences
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was round with the associate consultant
Round 3 - Case Study 

It was a case study round with the manager and about the CV

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was with the associate partner. There was one small case study.

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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posted on 26 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Valuation and situation based question
  • Q2. What will create most value- growth or margin. Based on GS matrix
  • Ans. 

    According to the GE McKinsey Matrix, focusing on growth or margin depends on the specific business unit's position in the matrix.

    • In the GE McKinsey Matrix, businesses are categorized into four quadrants based on market attractiveness and competitive strength.

    • For businesses in the high market attractiveness, low competitive strength quadrant, focusing on growth may create more value by increasing market share and compet...

  • Answered by AI

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
View answer (1)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are doing in transport
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for managing the transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods and maintaining vehicles.

    • Coordinating with drivers and scheduling routes

    • Ensuring vehicles are properly maintained and serviced

    • Tracking shipments and updating customers on delivery status

    • Managing transportation budget and expenses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What abut your self
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

I am wording and smart working

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Q1. When Vehicle place delay what will you do
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - online game 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Play 2 online games
  • Q2. Then proceed to case study for both rounds
  • Q3. Normal case study
  • Q4. What is the number of football that can fit into wembley stadium
  • Ans. 

    The number of footballs that can fit into Wembley Stadium depends on various factors.

    • The seating capacity of Wembley Stadium is approximately 90,000.

    • The size of a standard football is about 22 cm in diameter.

    • To calculate the number of footballs, we need to consider the available space and any obstructions.

    • Assuming no obstructions, we can estimate the number of footballs by dividing the available space by the volume of

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal fit questions
  • Q2. Tell me about a time where you led a team
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Case study on ENERGY
  • Q2. It was about introduction of a new type of energy

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View answer (1)

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US Recruiter Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 8 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced HR professional with a passion for connecting top talent with great opportunities.

    • Over 5 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proven track record of successfully filling positions in various industries

    • Passionate about helping individuals find their dream jobs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your role
  • Ans. 

    I am responsible for managing a team of sales representatives and developing strategies to increase sales revenue.

    • Lead and motivate sales team

    • Develop sales strategies

    • Analyze sales data and trends

    • Collaborate with marketing team

    • Meet sales targets and goals

  • Answered by AI

US Recruiter Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Are you aware about the different time zones ? Name some .
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Multiple choice questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal interview questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Was asked basics for the role
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Compensation discussion

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