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Updated 17 May 2022

Mercer Business Consultant Analyst Interview Experiences

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Health and welfare

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Daily work what you are doing in daily project
  • Ans. 

    As a Consultant Business Analyst, my daily work involves analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and providing strategic recommendations.

    • Analyzing business processes to identify areas for improvement

    • Gathering requirements from stakeholders to understand their needs

    • Conducting data analysis to identify trends and patterns

    • Creating and maintaining project documentation, such as business requirements documents...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Medical domain knowledge. you have to know your daily work to get through the interview

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Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. Why did you allot these many employees?
  • Q2. How many visits to the doctor may seem plausible?
  • Q3. Number of wooden articles in college?
  • Ans. 

    The number of wooden articles in college is not available.

    • Data on the number of wooden articles in college is not provided.

    • There is no information on the quantity or types of wooden articles in college.

    • The question does not specify the context or purpose of knowing the number of wooden articles in college.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Quantity of cement used in this building (Civil Engg.)
  • Ans. 

    The quantity of cement used in a building is determined by the size and type of the building, as well as the construction method and design.

    • The quantity of cement used in a building depends on factors such as the size and type of the building.

    • The construction method and design also play a role in determining the quantity of cement required.

    • Different types of buildings, such as residential, commercial, or industrial, ha...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Number of traffic signals?
  • Q6. Quickest way to fill a bus
  • Ans. 

    The quickest way to fill a bus is to have multiple entry points and efficient boarding process.

    • Have multiple entry points to the bus

    • Ensure an efficient boarding process

    • Use technology to speed up the process, such as contactless payment and mobile ticketing

    • Train staff to manage the boarding process effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How would you remove waiting lines in airport?
  • Ans. 

    Implementing efficient check-in processes, increasing staff and resources, utilizing technology, and optimizing security procedures.

    • Implement self-service check-in kiosks to reduce the number of passengers waiting in line for manual check-in.

    • Increase the number of staff members at check-in counters to expedite the process.

    • Utilize advanced technology such as biometric identification for faster and more secure passenger ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Some probability questions
  • Q9. A simple arithmetic and numerical but quantitative question with graph interpretation!
  • Q10. Some optimization puzzles!
  • Q11. Situation based questions
  • Q12. Ethics based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The questions were very easy. I solved the paper 25 minutes before schedule and helped a few friends with their question set as well
Tips: Plan your paper before you start. The questions may be easy but are tricky. Precisely why some find it difficult. Stay calm!
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: The overall difficulty was moderate. Half of the questions were easy, 2-3 moderate and 1-2 very difficult. There is no correct answer. You just have to come up with your plan and justify it!
Tips: You may want to think from the perspective of a critic to your own solutions and go on improving it till time may permit!

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Pretty chilled and you just have to reason!
Tips: Stay confident and be reasonable! It is the easiest of all rounds and you just have to stay with yourself!

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: The interviewer is looking for your approach. Think loud and stay confident!
Tips: Practice some questions beforehand. Most approached are similar.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: This could very well be the toughest round! If you do well here, you are pretty much set!
Tips: Practice as many puzzles as possible!

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Very calm! No nonsense!
Tips: Answer as if you are Dalai Lama!

General Tips: Just stay confident and believe you can crack this!
Skills: Analytical Skills, Data Interpretation, Reasoning, Intellect, Confidence, Stress Management
College Name: VNIT, Nagpur
Motivation: Excellent culture!
Great Package!
Awesome perks and benefits!
Funny Moments: I had to appear for 3 interviews within 30 seconds between each! Pretty scary as you are usually called this quick if they want to show you the door!
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself ?
  • Q2. What are few major projects that you had in your work ?
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to your work domain ?
  • Q2. Any software that you used (Although they will ask opposite of the software you have experience with)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The HR's at the EY are worst and they'll call multiple times whenever they want but won't respond to a single query. Not a surprise for an organisation with such bad culture where an employee's life was unfortunately lost.
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)

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  • 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
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Hard level maths and reasoning

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Guesstimate of total contribution of foreign traveller in Indian economy
  • Ans. 

    Foreign travelers contribute significantly to the Indian economy through spending on accommodation, transportation, shopping, dining, and attractions.

    • Foreign travelers contribute to the Indian economy through spending on accommodation, transportation, shopping, dining, and attractions.

    • Tourism sector accounts for a significant portion of India's GDP and job creation.

    • Foreign exchange earnings from tourism play a crucial ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Puzzle questions regarding no of doors open and some scenarios
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics about yourself
  • Q2. Question around python sql joins etc
  • Q3. Scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and express yourself
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Great one really enjoyed the process.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why we should hire you?
  • Q2. What is your strength & weakness?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How many Netflix subsribers are there in India?
  • Ans. 

    The exact number of Netflix subscribers in India is not publicly disclosed.

    • Netflix does not publicly disclose the number of subscribers in specific countries.

    • The total number of Netflix subscribers worldwide is over 200 million.

    • India is one of the key markets for Netflix's expansion.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How many Pepsi bottles are sold in Gurugram?
  • Ans. 

    The exact number of Pepsi bottles sold in Gurugram is not publicly available.

    • Sales data for specific products like Pepsi bottles is typically confidential

    • The number of bottles sold can vary based on factors like seasonality, promotions, and consumer preferences

    • One way to estimate sales is to look at market share data or industry reports

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to Join Gartner?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Have you experienced failure at workplace?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experienced failure at the workplace.

    • I made a mistake in a project deadline due to miscommunication with team members.

    • I failed to meet a sales target due to lack of market research.

    • I misinterpreted data which led to a wrong analysis in a report.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about ba roles and responsibilities

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on conditional probability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare probability/statistics etc.

Mercer Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mercer Business Consultant Analyst interview?
Mercer interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mercer interview process are Case Study and HR.

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