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Updated 18 Jan 2025

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L & T Central Services Expert Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 12 Aug 2023

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2023. 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 - Assignment 

Behavioural, aptitude, english questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on resume
    • Add your answer
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More behavioral questions and resume questions and scenario questions by director
    • Add your answer
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Casual interview questions and checking about understanding of the process by head of department
    • Add your answer

Software Engineer Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Dec 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via campus placement at KIIT University, Bhuvaneshwar

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 

Question were above par. Distance and time questions

Round 3 - Coding Test 

DSA , oops, python , graph

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Topic was LGBTQ with a total of 6 members.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to be more vocal content doesn't matter.

Software Engineer Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Palindromic Linked ListYou are given a singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to return true if the given singly linked list is a palindrome otherwise returns false. For example: The given linked list is 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 2->... read more
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Statistical Programmer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Apr 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between mean in data step and proc means
  • Ans. 

    Mean in data step calculates mean within data step while proc means calculates mean for entire dataset.

    • Mean in data step is calculated within the data step and only for the variables specified in the data step.

    • Proc means calculates mean for the entire dataset or for the variables specified in the var statement.

    • Data step mean can be used for conditional calculations while proc means is used for overall summary statistic

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. Data step is used to find out means for row where as proc means for columns
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Knowledge of programming software and good understanding of Protocol SAP and annotated CRF

Statistical Programmer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. what is clinical Research and phases of Clinical trials
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What people are saying about Novartis

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a lead engineer
2w
After Switch, Feeling lost in a career. Specially after working in good companies, MNCs, Captives etc.
I have 10 YOE I joined a fintech company as a senior lead developer (java, cloud) in October 24 CTC 37. Everything is good here. Eg . Worklife balance, work from office/home , stability, project manager. only issue is java work is less and stuck in Financial product where we need to deploy test and mostly do configuration changes. This is my 5th company. What would be the advice? is that okay to change comapny in 5-6 months? how to proceed ahead with the career ?
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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Jan 2025

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. KPIs used for HCP segmentation
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. SQL queries
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Pharma case study
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Payer related questions
    • Add your answer

Top Novartis Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. how to reduce unintentional human errors
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Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There is a chairman of a conglomerate. He has been on the post for 10 years, and is extremely dominating. He treats the various business heads like children, not letting them take any major decision. While the chairman has negatives, he bel... read more
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Team Lead Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Jan 2025

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql based questions, case study on data analysis
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study based question on pharma industry
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General HR round
    • Add your answer

Team Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. write a java program to get maxing profit by buying and selling a share from a given set of values (they will change the question after you give solution, like if consider buying only once and selling once they will say to buying multiple t... read more
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Senior Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Jun 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Take me through your profile
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Take me through your profile
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. What is bad debt provision and bad debt reserves
  • Ans. 

    Bad debt provision and bad debt reserves are accounting measures used to estimate and set aside funds for potential losses from customers who may not pay their debts.

    • Bad debt provision is an estimated amount set aside on the income statement to cover potential losses from customers who may default on their payments.

    • Bad debt reserves are funds set aside on the balance sheet to cover potential losses from customers who m...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are literally doing time pass, I have given my best in the interview dont know why still HR didn't reached out, I tried to call her many times no response, very irresponsible HR's in Novartis.
At least give the feedback, don't be reckless, company is paying you for everything.

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Master Data Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Arti Biswakarma

posted on 2 May 2023

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question was asked from the resume
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussions
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare what you have mention in the resume as the question will be asked from your resume only

Master Data Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Financial Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 May 2023

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 5 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic technical questions
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql Database Questions
    • Add your answer
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you are looking for switch
  • Ans. 

    Looking for switch to gain broader experience and growth opportunities.

    • Seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand my skillset.

    • Interested in working in a different industry or sector.

    • Want to work in a larger organization with more resources and opportunities for advancement.

    • Desire to work with a diverse team and learn from different perspectives.

    • Looking for a role that aligns better with my long-term career goal

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package expectations
    • Add your answer

Financial Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Mar 2024

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 Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Solve the data query.
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - Case Study 

Solve and present the case study

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
    • Add your answer

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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Asset Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Oct 2023

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

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Excellent Microsoft excel skills

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Excel skills mandatory
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They hired for one thing,and job is something else, no respect to contractors

Asset Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is one key ratio you would look at for upstream companies ? (reserve replacement ratio for oil & gas)
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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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