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3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
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Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL / power bi based questions
Round 2 - Case Study 

Business case studies and technical questions

Round 3 - Case Study 

This is a fitment round and contains questions on case study or guesstimates

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Q1. How would you gather requirements from a client?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you describe your experience?
Round 2 - Assignment 

Design presentation slides.

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Isograd assessment conducted online

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle time-sensitive projects?
Round 5 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Jianfeng He (hjfrun)

posted on 13 Jul 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic algorithm questions
  • Q2. Front end basic.

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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 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 - Case Study 

Market study, pricing case study

Round 3 - CV interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situstiuation where you had to make a difficult decision
  • Ans. 

    Had to decide whether to continue a failing project or cut losses and move on

    • Analyzed project data and financial projections

    • Considered potential impact on team morale and company reputation

    • Consulted with stakeholders and team members for input

    • Ultimately decided to cut losses and reallocate resources to more promising projects

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vikas Garg

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. A friend exploring a business opportunity to lease high end luxury cars for high speed driving in a designated arena owned by somebody else.
  • Ans. 

    Leasing luxury cars for high speed driving in a designated arena owned by someone else.

    • Assess the demand for such a service in the market

    • Research the legal requirements and liabilities involved

    • Determine the cost of leasing and maintaining high-end luxury cars

    • Consider the safety measures that need to be put in place

    • Explore potential partnerships with the arena owner and other businesses in the industry

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  • Q2. A telecommunication firm having residential and business customers have devised a new technology wherein video chat is possible. To derive market size, plausaibility of business.
  • Q3. A security alarm device company, leader in US, wish to enter a new market say UK. How will you estimate the market size, how will you recommend to go/no go, if “go”, then how....
  • Ans. 

    Estimating market size and recommending entry strategy for a US security alarm device company in the UK market.

    • Conduct market research to identify potential customers and competitors in the UK market

    • Analyze the size of the market and the demand for security alarm devices in the UK

    • Evaluate the regulatory environment and legal requirements for operating in the UK

    • Assess the potential risks and challenges of entering the U...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I started with understanding the problem completely, and asked many questions because this business model was new to me. So this was not like artificial Car rally kind of setup, which we have in some places in India. It was more like a thrill ride one car at a time in a track. After understanding the problem, took 30-40 seconds to frame my response and told him three four levers I would like to explore, to advise the friend whether to go for business or not. Explored/mined for Cost side, then Revenue side and then viability. Towards the end, on being asked that though the business is profitable as per our analysis, would I recommend to go and If yes what else will I tell the friend, I came up with non existent competitive advantage and suggested strategic tie up/contingent contract with track owner to gain one.
Tips: Understand problem well before deep diving into the case, “NO particular framework can be all encompassing, try to apply some key concepts learned in courses like pricing, marketing strategy to make your solution interesting.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Tried to understand the context and market, as I did not had any background of communication industry. Was able to relate the industry with Indian Telecom industry to draw parallels. After understanding the problem, took 30-40 seconds to frame my response and started asking him relevant questions about data/percentages which he readily provided me one by one. Fitted the data into a table and deduced various numbers from some quick calculations (which he liked!). Explored/mined for Cost side, then Revenue side and then other factors, like political, legal, competitive readiness and customer readiness. Made some graphs to explain proliferation of new technology, and hence how the revenue should be pro rated across year. Towards the end, on being asked that though the business is profitable as per our analysis, what more things we should consider, I mentioned “Cannibalization”, since many new customer subscriptions would come from already existing customers, which I believe is what he was looking at.
Was able to strike a good rapport with the Interviewer early in the interview. Maintained my cool even though he tried to put stress by mentioning “we are running out of time” and was able to think on my feet during various micro details which he checked me on.
Initially goofed up the data a bit, but the interviewer was very nice to help initially, though corrected the mistake by drawing/mapping lot of data thrown at me rationally.
Tips: Typically interviewers wants you to help, Establish a positive environment by some short talk which should not look like planned. Understand problem well, keep a cool head.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: After understanding the problem, took 30-40 seconds to frame my response and started asking him relevant questions about company, competition and customer in target market. Why that particular country, what is competitive scenario like, what entry route company wish to take Greenfield/alliance? I believe that this was a real life problem, interviewer was facing, and he was improvising the problem based on our discussion. It was a very friendly discussion, wherein he was providing some cues in between about the direction I should take, and I was able to lead the discussion in the direction which he wanted. In between time and again, he was checking my analytical and mathematical abilities by leaving some data to be calculated, which fortunately I was able to calculate with ease. He checked me on various pricing strategy issues, marketing mix issues and segmentation/target market/positioning issues. Towards the end, following the trend of earlier interviews after being satisfied with case analysis, he threw some open ended quick questions, (which I am not able to recollect now) related/peripheral to discussion.
Was able to strike a good rapport with the Interviewer early in the interview. Repeatedly came ‘Out’ and went ‘In’ to the case as per interviewer’s discretion without loosing the sight on real problem.
Tips: Establish a positive environment by some short talk which should not look like planned. Understand problem well, keep a cool head. Do not put anything in your CV on which you cannot elaborate or are not comfortable. All the best!

Skills: Guesstimation Cases, Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Manik Gupta

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Prepare an operation roadmap for the COO of a large telecom firm in the Middle East
  • Ans. 

    An operation roadmap for the COO of a large telecom firm in the Middle East

    • Identify key areas of improvement such as network infrastructure, customer service, and product offerings

    • Develop a comprehensive plan to address these areas, including timelines and budget allocations

    • Implement performance metrics to track progress and ensure accountability

    • Establish partnerships with local businesses and government agencies to im...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Your client is the COO of a regional telecom player in the Middle East. The COO has asked you to prepare an operations roadmap for the next 2-3 years. These are the steps that I took:
• Clarify what is meant by operations roadmap: Was told it includes marketing, sales, retail stores operations, IT, Network and Customer Care
• Asked a few more questions and found out that the main problem was prioritization of projects that COO had in front of him with limited resources.
• Focused on how to setup a portfolio structure to allow the COO to staff and execute projects.
Couldn’t get the particular insights that the interviewer was looking for. She wanted me to use certain words! So even though I was saying the same thing, she wanted it to be said in a particular way. Got lost half-way through the case where I just kept fishing for words to meet her expectations.
Tips: Think simply and take a step back when stuck or ask for help from interviewer. You have to get used to the interviewer style very quickly in an interview.

Skills: Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhishek Chandra

posted on 24 Dec 2015

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Why consulting? Why OW? Why Dubai?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about consulting and believe that OW is the best fit for me. Dubai offers unique opportunities for growth and development.

    • I have always been fascinated by problem-solving and enjoy working with diverse clients to find innovative solutions.

    • OW has a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and has a collaborative and supportive work culture.

    • Dubai is a thriving business hub with a dynamic and m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. ISB MBA Vs Wharton MBA- impromptu presentation
  • Ans. 

    Comparison between ISB MBA and Wharton MBA

    • ISB MBA is a one-year program in India, while Wharton MBA is a two-year program in the US.

    • Wharton is consistently ranked among the top business schools globally, while ISB is highly regarded in India.

    • Wharton offers a wide range of specializations and has a strong focus on finance and consulting, while ISB has a diverse curriculum with a focus on emerging markets.

    • Wharton has a l...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. You are hired by the COO of a company to prepare a 3-yr Operations Roadmap.
  • Ans. 

    Develop a 3-year Operations Roadmap for a company as requested by the COO.

    • Analyze the current operations and identify areas for improvement

    • Set specific goals and objectives for each year of the roadmap

    • Create a timeline with milestones and key deliverables

    • Consider factors such as market trends, competition, and technological advancements

    • Collaborate with different departments to gather input and ensure alignment

    • Include s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Mobile service provider – A: 3yrs ago, A’s monopoly was broken. Currently 70% market share Mobile service provider – B: 30% market share over the past 3 yrs. Sexy, exotic brand positioning, emotional atta...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I had prepared a structured answer for each of the above questions. We had a very long discussion on internet services and mobile services. The interview lasted close to an hour and a half.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Asked for more information on the company like- Is it a manufacturing co., or an IT co.? What do you mean when you say Operations and Roadmap? Any financial restrictions? What is the final objective of the co.? She said the company was a mobile operator like Bharti and that I should concentrate on the co.’s IT department (I knew nothing of IT and thought everything was over. I told her upfront that I do not have an IT background but I would try my best.). She asked me to ask her relevant questions. When I asked her about what she meant by roadmap, she probably missed it. Twice she asked me the first question that I should be asking. I didn’t ask the meaning of roadmap again thinking it might work against me. Then she finally said that I should ask what she meant by ‘roadmap’. She said the company wants to move from point A to point B and asked me how the company should go ahead. She also said that the company wants to complete 100 projects to reach point B in 3 yrs. I then tried to structure the problem. “On one side, we have the current capabilities/resources of the company and on the other, capabilities/resources required to successfully execute the 100 projects. We basically have to fill in this gap to achieve our objective.” She was pretty happy with this simple structure. Then I listed the areas that we should look into like- Financial resources and Human Resources. Under fin. resources, I talked about the funding part and under HR, I talked about hiring, firing and training of employees. Then I talked about increasing the effectiveness of the execution- through performance-based pay and several reviews of the projects to modify the strategy if required. Then she told me that there are several departments in a co. like Bharti, such as IT, Marketing, Operations etc. She asked me to list 5 different profiles of employees in IT and marketing separately. These types had to be unique (specialist positions). For example, when I said CMO under the marketing department, she disagreed. Under IT, I came up with Software developer, Hardware ppl, IT maintenance, Architect, Analyst. I took some time to come up with ‘Architect’. Used 4 Ps for coming up with the types under Marketing (Product Manager, Pricing Manager, Segment manager, Advertising people, Market researcher). She seemed satisfied with the solution.
I was quick to figure out what she did not like in people (she hates it when people use words they do not know the meaning of). From then on, I started asking her everything I didn’t understand fully and she appreciated it. Though I did not have an IT/telecom background, I answered all her questions and could engage her in a conversation on her fields of interest (telecom/internet). I asked her a lot of questions that she said were good :).
Tips: Ask a lot of RELEVANT questions. The interviewers like it. Be confident.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I started by saying that we could measure success of the service by estimating the profits or the revenues. He asked me to go ahead with the revenues. I asked the population of Kuwait, mkt penetration, % handsets that are 3G enabled. I assumed the population and mkt penetration to be const. throughout the year. He was ok with the assumptions. From the above data, I calculated the number (say x) of potential users (of the new service) among the co. B customers. I asked him the current ARPU. I then asked what % of it was voice usage and what % was data related. I asked him the average minutes of usage/month/user. From the data, I could calculate the $ value of voice usage charge/minute. For the video calls, I said we can charge 50% premium over the voice usage charges. I divided the users into 2 segments- business and residential. I asked what % of ‘x’ were business users and what % were residential users. I also asked their minutes of usage per day or week. It was simple Math after that. He asked me about the assumptions that were made in the case. I listed 3 of them (like no switching of customers from A to B etc). He also discussed about how the pricing should be done. I gave him 2 answers- one as a CFO of the co. and the other as a CMO of the co. A CMO would use unmetered pricing to facilitate higher penetration of the new service whereas a CFO would use metered pricing to get back his investments.
Tips: Do not ignore PI. Have good reasons to work for the co.

Skills: Case Solving Ability, Case Analysis
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

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posted on 4 Feb 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Current CTC, Expected CTC, Notice Period, Skill set
  • Q2. Open for Fixed term hire? Open for working from client location at Gurgaon? (3 days from office)
Round 2 - Technical 

(10 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction, Current role and responsibilities
  • Q2. List out the achievements in current project, Tools used
  • Q3. Pilot vs Beta testing. How can newly developed functionality be tested via automation rather doing it manually?
  • Q4. Primary key vs Unique key in SQL, Query to find row having last id in sql
  • Q5. Explain Software Testing Life Cycle, Defect Life Cycle
  • Q6. What's the meaning of 303 status code in API? Put vs Delete method in API What is 3 point estimation technique in Agile?
  • Q7. What kind of links and labels can be tagged to a bug in jira?
  • Q8. Have you done shell scripting? What does grep, href commands do in unix?
  • Q9. As a lead, how would you resolve conflict with a team member? As a lead, if you are given plenty of tasks to be completed with in a limited time frame. What would be your approach in doing them?
  • Q10. Open for relocating to Bangalore and working from client's office? (with no relocation bonus) Open for working in night / rotational shift? (with no additional compensation) Open for working in long exten...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not a good experience. Some recruiters are very arrogant and have no respect for the people interviewing with them. They consider as themselves dummy kings, because they are working in Deloitte USI. I interacted with 4-5 recruiters for one opening (from Gurgaon / Hyderabad). One HR even said to me that I was not the only person interviewing with them, they have bunch of people to chose, also various other things were said in a very unprofessional and rude manner. She had no ethics of talking to an experienced resource, when I escalated this to the seniors, they immediately apologized for her behavior and I was then handled by another Senior HR

I applied via referral in Deloitte USI but to save their referral bonus (I guess), they rejected my profile on the portal and called me through Naukri.com. When I asked them the reason, they said its for a different profile them. however it was for the same one.
Also on their career site, it was not mentioned that role is of fixed term hire (for 2 years), but HR disclosed it later, during the conversation. (another discrepancy)

During my initial conversation, HR clearly said there won't be any night shifts and I would have to work from client's location in Gurgaon office. Although it is 2 year contractual role.
But during my technical interview, the person clearly said to me that I would have to relocate to Bangalore for working from client's secured ODC in office. Also there would be rotational/ night shifts (without any extra pay). Basically they were looking for someone who would devote his 24X7 time to the company for a minimal salary and does not demand for work life balance or weekends off

Neither the HR nor the interviewer opened their web camera during the video call. But HR kept asking me to keep my camera open, even during the waiting time
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Cdd edd sdd difference
  • Q2. Regulatory websites
  • Q3. Organizational charts ,risk factors
  • Q4. Risk thresholds, explanation of documents for different types of investor types
  • Q5. Screenings,high risk factors
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your experience with Angular, and how does it work? What are pipes and components in Angular?
  • Q2. Can you replicate the screen in Angular that is currently visible on your display?
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Multiple questions regarding data structures.

Oliver Wyman Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Oliver Wyman interview?
Oliver Wyman interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Oliver Wyman interview process are Case Study, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Oliver Wyman 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 Oliver Wyman. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Oliver Wyman expect are Analytical Chemistry, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Consulting and Investment Banking.
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