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Updated 18 Jan 2025

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about Global Supply Chain
  • Ans. 

    Global Supply Chain refers to the interconnected network of organizations, resources, activities, and technologies involved in the production and distribution of goods and services on a worldwide scale.

    • Global Supply Chain involves sourcing raw materials, manufacturing products, and delivering them to customers across different countries.

    • It includes various stages such as procurement, production, inventory management, l...

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Top Novartis Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. A person has 3000 bananas and a camel. The person wants to transport the maximum number of bananas to a destination which is 1000 KMs away, using only the camel as a mode of transportation. The camel cannot carry more than 1000 bananas at a... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci NumberYou are 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. Fibonacci number is calculated u... read more
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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Forecast model

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion about career progression and work handled in last company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just have basic understanding of the role and be committed to work

Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

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 - Aptitude Test 

It was virtual test having aptitude, reasoning and English

Round 3 - Case Study 

They have a case study one day before the interview to solve and present

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly they ask from resume and what you said during your introduction. They mainly focus your attitude and problem solving technique
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What’s is your reaction if you are not selected?

Associate Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If you are given an array of 6 numbers 123345 give the logic for finding the duplicate numbers in this array Other technical questions where purely based on what we say previously. When I talked about my course and specializations, all the ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All about roles and responsibilities of previous experience
  • Q2. What is AUC and how process of fixed assets
  • Ans. 

    AUC stands for Area Under the Curve and is a metric used to evaluate the performance of a classification model.

    • AUC is a value between 0 and 1, where a higher value indicates a better model performance.

    • It is commonly used in machine learning to compare different models and select the best one.

    • The process of fixed assets involves recording and tracking the value of tangible assets owned by a company over time.

    • This includ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with your roles and responsibilities

Senior Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Design the zabbix architecture and share how many servers are you gonna suggest the customer to have?
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Manager - Digital Governance Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Aug 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 4 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Fitment, career progressiom
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Understand grasp of all things
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Few connects on whether connecting on the role is clear or not? How can you add value? Difficult situations handled.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be genuine, understand the role, ask relevant questions about role. Future of role etc.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 5 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Job details and work experience matching or not as per JD
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Planning related question and how is my roles and responsibilities, how we managed them
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Extended technical questions in depth for 15mins
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Negotiations and require

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work knowledge and experience related to be well versed

Senior Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If oneday the men power is very less due to some problem and lode is more that day as a senior Exucative, how will u handle your team ?
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Specialist Quality Operation Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 6 May 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What was your role in digitalization process implementation for QUALITY SYSTEM?
  • Ans. 

    As a Quality Specialist, I led the digitalization process implementation for the Quality System.

    • Developed a digital quality management system to replace paper-based processes

    • Collaborated with IT department to select and implement software solutions

    • Trained employees on new system and ensured compliance with regulations

    • Improved efficiency and accuracy of quality processes

    • Reduced costs associated with paper-based systems

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  • Q2. What is your weakness and your strength?
  • Ans. 

    My strength is attention to detail and weakness is public speaking.

    • Strength: I am very detail-oriented and always strive for accuracy in my work.

    • Weakness: I struggle with public speaking and get nervous when presenting in front of large groups.

    • Example: In my previous job, I was responsible for quality control and was praised for my meticulousness in catching errors.

    • Example: However, during team meetings, I would often ...

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  • Q3. What is your team size and their strength?
  • Ans. 

    Our team consists of 10 members with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

    • We have 3 quality assurance specialists, 2 process improvement analysts, 2 data analysts, 2 project managers, and 1 team lead.

    • Each member brings unique skills and experience to the team, allowing us to tackle complex quality issues from multiple angles.

    • We prioritize collaboration and communication to ensure everyone is aligned and working towards th...

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Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. In which process you were involved?
  • Ans. 

    I was involved in the process of implementing a new quality control system for our manufacturing plant.

    • I worked closely with the quality control team to identify areas for improvement

    • I researched and recommended new software and equipment to streamline the process

    • I trained employees on the new system and monitored its effectiveness

    • I collaborated with other departments to ensure the new system integrated smoothly with e

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  • Q2. How you will prove yourself in Novartis, where activity is different for you?
  • Q3. Reason for joining Novartis?
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you will do if your colleagues is not doing work in right way?
  • Ans. 

    I would approach my colleague and discuss the issue with them in a professional and constructive manner.

    • I would first try to understand why my colleague is not doing the work in the right way.

    • I would then provide them with feedback on how their work is affecting the team and the project.

    • I would offer to help them improve their work and provide them with resources if needed.

    • If the issue persists, I would escalate it to ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and apply your efforts naturally what you are..
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Questions about Salesforce DevOps
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Questions about AWS

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Prakhar Gupta

posted on 16 Jul 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be honest with your years of experience. All information you share will be verified at the time of joining.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

The duration was one hour. Logical reasoning and mathematics

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Topic - don't remember. time was around 15 minutes. Group of 10. Each one had to speak turn-wise first. Open discussion at the end.

Round 4 - Case Study 

Basic patient data-related case study.

Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly resume-based questions on projects.
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case-based questions like - What would you do if a product may affect the health of patients in future but it is quite profitable so the company decides to launch it?

Top Novartis Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. A person has 3000 bananas and a camel. The person wants to transport the maximum number of bananas to a destination which is 1000 KMs away, using only the camel as a mode of transportation. The camel cannot carry more than 1000 bananas at a... read more
View answer (2)

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci NumberYou are 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. Fibonacci number is calculated u... read more
View answer (5)
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Avoid using too much corporate jargon in your CV. Sometimes keeping things simple will get your job done.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Career journey and pervious experience
Round 3 - Case Study 

Excel based case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Functional knowledge and general aptitude questions

Top Novartis Senior Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is your understanding of the current international reference pricing situation?
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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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Novartis Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Novartis interview?
Novartis interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Novartis interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Novartis interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Novartis. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Novartis expect are Pharma, Project Management, Operations, Healthcare and Recruitment.
What are the top questions asked in Novartis interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Novartis interview -

  1. A person has 3000 bananas and a camel. The person wants to transport the maximu...read more
  2. The profits of a bank have been declining, how will you reverse the tre...read more
  3. Tell me in brief about the upper physiology of your body that deals with the b...read more
How long is the Novartis interview process?

The duration of Novartis interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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