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I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: My resume had a couple of projects and a paper publication added to it, which was a part of my second year intern at TCS Innovation Labs.

Tips: I believe that the resume shortlist to appear for the test is just a formality and not a big deal to get through. Most of the students are allowed to appear for the test which is where, the main shortlisting occurs.
Although, the company does cut off people from certain departments. For example, none of the Agriculture and food engineering students were shortlisted for appearing for the test.
Also, from what I have heard, the company runs resumes through a program to take out the shortlist. Hence, certain key words such as "Scholar" or "Conference" may get you a good chance to get through the shortlisting.

Round: Test
Experience: The test is mainly quant based and how fast you can think and rationalize. They expect excellent speed; they ask you 20 questions to be answered in 30 minutes.
Tips: Normally, if a student is asked to appear for this right after his JEE examination, he would be able to get through it easily. But since our analytical thinking goes way down once we actually get in, it has to be worked upon again. I'd suggest you to solve all the quant questions of any CAT preparatory book for the American Express test. The test questions are quite similar to those that the CAT students prepare for.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In general, the American Express interviews are considered to be pretty peaceful compared to the interviews of other companies. I was just asked about my work at TCS Innovation Labs and the paper I would be publishing based on that work and the courses I have done in Data Analytics and what all do I know in it. They do not test the knowledge you say you possess.
Tips: While I was preparing for my interview, I was told to read about Amex and its products. Secondly, and most importantly, I was aksed to read a lot about credit card frauds and suggest ways of preventing that. Even during my time, a lot of people were asked about this and judged severely on that. This is a must must if you would be appearing for its interview.

Also, you would do well if you are able to connect with the interviewer. For instance, if both of you have been a part of the same inter IIT or have the same tastes, etc.

Also, the interviews are that peaceful that you are able to direct the interview in your favour. There are certain parts of your CV that you can easily talk about and certain parts that you would want to avoid. If you are able to think on your feet, it is easy to re direct the interview in your favour and the things that you would like to talk about; in my case, it was my work at TCS.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: The main decision whether you have to be taken in or not is decided in your first round of interview after which, the puzzle interview is just a formality and to find out whether you are able to think on your feet or not. Not a big deal, pretty easy.
Tips: Nothing to be worried about, the puzzles asked are pretty easy and most probably, you would have already heard them if you have a nag of solving puzzles.

General Tips: Do not worry or stress yourself much. The interview is pretty easy if you have an edge in the skills that the company wants. I had started studying Data Analytics in my second year summer vacations, just 1 hour a day for hardly about a month. Which gave me enough of an edge. The main hurdle lies in getting through the test round where about 300 people are simply cut off.
Skill Tips: You should be able to code efficiently. Knowledge in Python and SQL is a big plus.
Also, I had done a course on Coursera called "Machine Learning" of Stanford University. Today, the company does not expect a lot of knowledge in Data Analytics from students which is why this course gave me the edge I needed to get through the interview. It's a pretty easy course and not very demanding. I would recommend this if you want to find out even whether you'd be interested in Data Analytics or not.
I was asked about the things I know and whether I have ever implemented them.
Skills: Analytics And Coding
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: American Express is known to have a good working culture and is currently the third best company to work for in India. The internship stipend is largest compared to any other company in India along with accommodation and travel. The company has a well structured internship program and also has good challenging work to offer.
Funny Moments: After the test, I was not shortlisted for the interview round.. Which broke my heart.
Just after the presentation, I walked up to the person presenting and handed him a hard copy of my resume asking him to at least give me a shot at the interview if they think my profile is good enough.
I believe that this was a turning point of this entire experience. I believe, at that moment itself, I gained their favour to take me in. Which is probably why my interview was peaceful, which is probably why I could get through even though my interview was the last among a bunch of 25 students..

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 6 Jul 2017

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself. Explain the points (some particular ones) on your CV.
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding. I have experience with Java, Python, and web development.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Proficient in Java, Python, and web development

    • Completed internships at tech companies

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  • Q2. Why should you be given this internship.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and motivated individual with relevant skills and experience that align with the requirements of this internship.

    • I have completed relevant coursework in [specific field]

    • I have previous experience as a [related position]

    • I am passionate about [specific area of interest] and eager to learn more

    • I possess strong communication and teamwork skills, as demonstrated by my involvement in [relevant extracurricula

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Psychometric Test
Experience: There were 120 questions with had 4 options each. One had to select the most relevant and the least relevant one among the four.

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 20 minutes

College Name: NIT Rourkela

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical and behavioral questions only. I went through Manpower. It was third party payroll.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare as per job description.

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. What is digital marketing?
  • Ans. 

    Digital marketing is the practice of promoting products or services using digital channels and technologies.

    • Digital marketing involves various strategies such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing.

    • It aims to reach and engage with a target audience through online platforms like websites, social media platforms, search engines, and mobile apps.

    • Digital marketin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is SEO
  • Ans. 

    SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is the process of optimizing a website to rank higher in search engine results pages.

    • SEO involves optimizing website content, structure, and HTML code.

    • Keyword research and analysis is a crucial part of SEO.

    • Link building and social media marketing can also improve SEO.

    • Examples of search engines include Google, Bing, and Yahoo.

    • SEO helps businesses increase their online visibi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are inorganic and organic results in digital marketing
  • Ans. 

    Inorganic results are paid ads in search engines while organic results are the natural listings.

    • Inorganic results are paid advertisements that appear at the top or bottom of search engine results pages (SERPs).

    • Organic results are the natural listings that appear in SERPs based on relevance to the search query.

    • Inorganic results are marked as 'Ad' while organic results are not.

    • Examples of inorganic results include Google...

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  • Q4. A scenario related to anything and the best solution for it
  • Q5. General personality related questions
  • Q6. Marketing terminologies
  • Q7. Basic marketing concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, composed and cool.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Tough Cat questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well in advance for aptitute test!Mathematical and logical ques.

I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was in the day time. I was asked the programming language of my choice. It was mostly focused on programming fundamentals. I was asked 2 questions based on Data Structures and Algorithms.

  • Q1. How can you detect a loop in a linked list?
  • Ans. 

    A loop in a linked list can be detected using Floyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm.

    • Use two pointers - slow and fast, where slow moves one step at a time and fast moves two steps at a time.

    • If there is a loop, the two pointers will eventually meet at some point within the loop.

    • To detect the start of the loop, reset one pointer to the head and move both pointers one step at a time until they meet again.

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Round 2 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This round was mostly focused on my resume and projects.

Round 3 - Face to Face 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was in the evening. I went to their office in Gurgaon. It was taken by one of the technology director who had a lot of experience. 
 

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Information Technology from Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering. I applied for the job as SDE - 1 in GurgaonAmerican Express interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data structures and algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming System concepts, Database Management System, Operating System, Networking.Time required to prepare for the interview - 2 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Do practice a lot of data structures questions as mostly questions in interviews are based on them. Also, do prepare for projects mentioned in your resume and skills which you have mentioned. Coding ninjas has a big hand in making my interview clear as I have taken a course from the coding Ninjas which helped me a lot to make my concepts clear.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Keep it short and crisp. Go through it properly before the interview. Make sure that you haven't put anything in it that can cause you problems during the interview.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is the Finance ?
  • Ans. 

    Finance is the management of money and investments, including activities such as budgeting, investing, and financial planning.

    • Finance involves the management of money and assets.

    • It includes activities such as budgeting, investing, and financial planning.

    • Finance helps individuals and organizations make informed financial decisions.

    • Financial statements and reports are used to analyze and track financial performance.

    • Examp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the source of finance?
  • Ans. 

    Sources of finance include equity, debt, and retained earnings.

    • Equity financing involves selling ownership shares in the company to investors.

    • Debt financing involves borrowing money from lenders and paying it back with interest.

    • Retained earnings are profits that are reinvested back into the company.

    • Other sources of finance include grants, subsidies, and crowdfunding.

    • The choice of finance depends on factors such as the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview judge the person i.q.and represents mental ability

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your college ?
  • Q2. What do you understand the difference between UG and PG ?
  • Ans. 

    UG refers to undergraduate education while PG refers to postgraduate education.

    • UG is the first level of higher education after completing secondary education.

    • PG is pursued after completing UG and is a higher level of education.

    • UG courses are generally of 3-4 years duration while PG courses are of 1-2 years duration.

    • UG courses provide a broad understanding of a subject while PG courses provide in-depth knowledge and spe...

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  • Q3. Why Mahindra Finance ?
  • Q4. How your subjects helpful for this work?
  • Q5. Which department you are willing to work ?
  • Ans. 

    I am willing to work in the Marketing department.

    • I have a strong interest in marketing and have taken relevant courses in college.

    • I have experience in creating marketing campaigns and analyzing market trends.

    • I am skilled in social media marketing and have successfully managed social media accounts for small businesses.

    • I am a creative thinker and enjoy coming up with innovative marketing strategies.

    • I am a team player an...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest with your answer, because the first question which was asked by HR, the same will be asked at the end in different way.
Try to give more positive answers and don't give negative answers

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare more technical details for automobile

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Testing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Testing

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