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Updated 24 Dec 2015

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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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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)

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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  • Q1. 3 rounds were there. Project related questions along with 3 simple programming questions

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 31 Dec 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Different Aspects of GST vis a vis erstwhile tax regime. Recent GST changes. GST related numerical questions.
  • Ans. 

    GST has replaced multiple indirect taxes with a single tax. Recent changes include simplified return filing and reduced rates for certain items.

    • GST has replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT, excise duty, service tax, etc.

    • It has simplified the tax structure and reduced the cascading effect of taxes.

    • Recent changes include the introduction of simplified return filing through GST Sahaj and GST Sugam.

    • GST rates have been...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Being prepared in the respective tax/accounting/audit field is helpful. Being confident and showing an eagerness to learn is what is seen as an essential quality.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 25 Oct 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Case studies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for field related case studies for every round if giving interview for analytics team.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What kind of projects you have completed?
  • Q2. How handy you are on the tool?
  • Ans. 

    I am quite handy with tools and have experience using various types of equipment.

    • I have experience using power tools such as drills, saws, and sanders

    • I am skilled in using hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches

    • I have experience with measuring and cutting materials accurately

    • I am able to troubleshoot and fix common household problems such as leaky faucets or broken appliances

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  • Q3. How would you rate yourself in that particular tool out of 5?
  • Ans. 

    I would rate myself 4 out of 5 in that particular tool.

    • I have extensive experience using the tool in various projects.

    • I have received positive feedback from colleagues and clients on my proficiency in the tool.

    • I am confident in my ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using the tool.

    • However, there may be some advanced features of the tool that I am not yet familiar with.

    • Overall, I believe I am highly skilled in us

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is all about your work experience, your role in previous organization, Project handling etc.

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Sep 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2021. 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 - Aptitude Test 

I had a tax profile so basics of Tax, accounts, excel and simple english

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Testing your technical knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, show your communicative, and you are positive about growth and learning also exploring roles at the organization

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are the steps in revenue recognition under Ind As 115?
  • Ans. 

    Steps in revenue recognition under Ind AS 115

    • Identify the contract with the customer

    • Identify the performance obligations in the contract

    • Determine the transaction price

    • Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations

    • Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Ind AS and AS

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Aug 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 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 

Technical round asking position related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We aware of Interviewer only ask for your family questions only and 1-2 questions regarding your Position then never join that organization.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Explain me about yourself
  • Q2. Just be brief don't bore them

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold and confident.

Oliver Wyman Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Oliver Wyman Consultant 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 Consulting, Project Management, HRIS, Investment Banking and Analytical Chemistry.
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