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Pitney Bowes Data Scientist Intern Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 May 2017

Pitney Bowes Data Scientist Intern Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Questions related to Machine Learning Algorithms.
  • Q2. Questions related to Computer Vision.
  • Q3. A couple of puzzles.
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a seasoned data scientist leading impactful projects and mentoring junior team members.

    • Leading data science projects and driving impactful results

    • Mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge

    • Continuing to learn and grow in the field of data science

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I said I wanted to be at MIT Media Lab.

Skills: Programming, Machine Learning
College Name: University of Delhi

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly behavioral, client management questions were asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview discussion highly depends on the role, panelist. It was a good experience overall.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Questions based on the resume.
  • Q2. About the organization
  • Q3. Why should they hire you
  • Q4. Be clear with project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and clear with your answers

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • I have completed several internships in software development

    • I am proficient in Java, Python, and C++

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you intend to do in this internship
  • Ans. 

    I intend to gain practical experience in my field of study and contribute to the company's success.

    • Learn about the company's operations and culture

    • Assist with projects and tasks assigned by my supervisor

    • Collaborate with team members and offer innovative ideas

    • Improve my skills and knowledge in my field of study

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your strengths
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include adaptability, problem-solving, and communication.

    • Adaptability: I am able to quickly adjust to new situations and environments.

    • Problem-solving: I enjoy finding creative solutions to complex problems.

    • Communication: I am able to effectively convey ideas and information to others.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your plans for the future
  • Ans. 

    I plan to continue learning and growing in my field while also exploring new opportunities for personal and professional development.

    • Pursue advanced education or certifications

    • Seek out mentorship and networking opportunities

    • Explore different industries and roles to broaden my skillset

    • Set specific goals and regularly evaluate progress

    • Remain adaptable and open to new challenges

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Aptitude Round
Experience: The company came to our college campus offering an internship at their Tokyo center. The students were shortlisted based on their academic performance.
The written aptitude test lasted for one hour and consisted of general questions on mathematics, logical reasoning, verbal ability along with a few basic programming questions.
Tips: The mathematics section was easy with simple questions on percents, profit and loss etc. analytical and logical reasoning was a bit tricky. Do brush up on basic concepts especially OOPs for the technical section.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was a completely technical round. The main topics asked consisted of data structures, databases and algorithms. I was also asked in depth about my project topic.
Tips: know all the details about your project that you may have done earlier.
If you have done any internship before, then do explain about your role, responsibilities and technical skills that you have gained through it.
Keep brushing up on basics of data structures and databases.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This was a HR interview. The HR head along with the Japanese RnD team(through video conferencing)interviewed me.
Tips: Do not panic and be true to yourself. Answer clearly and honestly.

College Name: MIT College Of Engineering

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Adhiraj Singh

posted on 6 May 2017

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Ranbaxy production is falling. Give me the structure and exhaustive list. 2. Ranbaxy profits are falling. Give me the structure of all the parameters under consideration
  • Q2. 1. Calculate the cost of the disease ( opportunity cost+ medical expenses+ social +emotional cost ) 2. List down all the parameters to be considered while constructing a Toll booth on a highway to generate...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Tell me about yourself
Why AMC?
Why Consulting?
Why not finance?
Why MBA from Engineering?

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Ankit Singhania

posted on 27 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Why not finance?
  • Ans. 

    I am more interested in gaining experience in a different field.

    • I have always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and business, which led me to pursue a degree in computer science.

    • During my studies, I discovered my passion for coding and problem-solving, which made me realize that I wanted to explore a career in the tech industry.

    • While finance is undoubtedly an important field, I believe that my skills an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why MBA from Engineering?
  • Q3. Case
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself
  • Q5. Why AMC?
  • Q6. Why Consulting?
  • Q7. Any question you would like to us?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, what are the biggest challenges facing your company currently?

    • Ask about company's current challenges

    • Shows interest in company's well-being

    • Can help tailor answers to show how you can contribute

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: CASE
1. Ranbaxy production is falling. Give me the structure and exhaustive list.
2. Ranbaxy profits are falling. Give me the structure of all the parameters under consideration.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: 1. Calculate the cost of the disease ( opportunity cost+ medical expenses+ social +emotional cost )
2. List down all the parameters to be considered while constructing a Toll booth on highway to generate maximum revenue.

General Tips: Read about the company on their website and include that information in your answers.
Practise basic case solving frameworks
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Vishwas Nandan R

posted on 4 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have completed several internships in the tech industry.

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working in both team and individual settings, and am comfortable with both.

    • I am a quick learner and am always looking for ways to improve my skills an

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and make a meaningful impact on clients' businesses.

    • Consulting provides exposure to a variety of industries and business functions.

    • Consultants work on challenging projects that require creative problem-solving skills.

    • Consultants have the opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' businesses.

    • Consulting offers a fast-paced an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why Accenture?
  • Ans. 

    Accenture is a global company with a diverse range of clients and projects, offering opportunities for growth and development.

    • Accenture has a strong reputation in the industry and is known for its innovative solutions

    • The company has a global presence, providing opportunities to work with clients from different countries and cultures

    • Accenture offers a wide range of services, from strategy consulting to technology implem...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Work ex related questions
  • Q5. Calculate ROI of your project at Hero Motocorp
  • Ans. 

    The ROI of my project at Hero Motocorp was calculated by comparing the project's benefits to its costs.

    • Identified all costs associated with the project

    • Quantified the benefits of the project

    • Calculated the net profit of the project

    • Divided the net profit by the total cost of the project to get the ROI

    • Example: If the net profit was $100,000 and the total cost was $50,000, the ROI would be 200%

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Which subject did you like the most in first term?Explain economies of scale? Why does the cost increase after certain volume? How can that be avoided?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoyed studying economics the most in my first term. Economies of scale occur when production costs decrease as output increases. However, after a certain volume, costs increase due to diminishing returns.

    • Economies of scale refer to the cost advantages that a business can achieve by increasing production output.

    • As production increases, fixed costs are spread over a larger output, resulting in lower average costs.

    • How...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Repeated questioning on why management? and why consulting?
  • Q8. How comfortable would you be in applying your work ex. related learnings in a bank?
  • Q9. Questions related to my work ex at Hero Motocorp
  • Q10. Explain ABC Analysis
  • Ans. 

    ABC Analysis is a technique used in inventory management to categorize items based on their importance.

    • Items are categorized into three groups: A, B, and C.

    • Group A items are the most important and require the most attention.

    • Group C items are the least important and require the least attention.

    • The analysis is based on the Pareto principle, which states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.

    • ABC Analysis hel...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Questions related to Flipkart’s Big billion Day - What is the motive behind Flipkart’s big billion day?
  • Q12. Given the negative publicity that flipkart witnessed, would you as an entrepreneur have such a sale for your company?
  • Ans. 

    As an entrepreneur, I would prioritize customer satisfaction and ethical business practices over short-term gains.

    • Negative publicity can have long-lasting effects on a company's reputation and customer trust.

    • Instead of focusing on sales at any cost, I would prioritize building a loyal customer base through quality products and excellent customer service.

    • I would also ensure that my company operates ethically and transpa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Estimate the customers that flipkart would have gained due to the Big billion day
  • Ans. 

    It is difficult to estimate the exact number of customers gained by Flipkart due to the Big Billion Day sale.

    • Flipkart reported a 65% increase in new customers during the sale period.

    • The company claimed to have sold 10 million products in the first hour of the sale.

    • Many customers may have made repeat purchases due to the attractive discounts.

    • The sale may have also attracted customers who were previously loyal to other e...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Questions were mostly related to Flipkart’s Big Billion Day
1) Guesstimate the number of customers flipkart would have gained due to the Big Billion Day sale.
- Calculated it for a smaller area taking IIML as sample and suggested about extrapolating these numbers to a city like Lucknow or maybe even India
- Mentioned about the skew in the results if extrapolation was done with IIML as sample.
- Explained about the error corrections that must be considered while extrapolating like Computer literacy, awareness about the sale, internet availability etc.

General Tips: Structured approach to all the answers. Be confident throughout the process and involve the interviewers. Research on the various divisions of Accenture and the kind of projects taken up by those divisions
Know your CV well
Preparation of HR answers is crucial
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Karthick Nivas

posted on 4 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • I have completed several internships in software development

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Java and Python

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and learn from experienced professionals.

    • Opportunity to work on diverse projects

    • Solve complex problems

    • Learn from experienced professionals

    • Exposure to different industries and sectors

    • Opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' businesses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions on my CV - Long discussion on projects that I did at Flipkart
  • Q4. A marketing strategy case. Client is a perfume seller in Jaipur. The perfumes he sells are not to be found anywhere else in the world. The product has not been tried by people elsewhere apart from the city...
  • Ans. 

    Create a digital marketing campaign targeting tourists and potential customers outside Jaipur.

    • Create a website and social media pages to showcase the unique perfumes and their ingredients.

    • Partner with local hotels and travel agencies to promote the perfumes to tourists.

    • Offer discounts or promotions for customers who refer their friends and family.

    • Create a loyalty program to incentivize repeat customers.

    • Consider expandi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Some discussion on the “Digital” focus area of Accenture. I asked the interviewer about his experience at operations projects at the company. (Operations was his area of specialisation)


Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The case was very interactive. The interviewer expected me to frame a structure and ask the right questions. There was a lengthy discussion at the end about pricing and the right marketing campaign to be chosen.
Tips: I was able to hold onto my point albeit minor modifications in light of continuous questions and interruptions by the interviewer. The interviewer, I believe he was trying to test my composure and I think I did well by sharing with him the logic of my answers.
I was unsure about some of my points after being mocked by the interviewer. My lack of knowledge of perfumes was a bit of a problem.

General Tips: Be cool and logical in your thinking. The interviewer looks for gaps in your thought process. So, list out any assumptions that you take inadvertently in your mind.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

Accenture user image Himani Anand1

posted on 31 Oct 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have completed several internships in software development.

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges.

    • I am a team player and have experience working collaboratively on projects.

    • I am excited about the opportunity...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers diverse challenges and opportunities to work with different clients and industries, providing a dynamic and rewarding career.

    • Consulting allows me to work with a variety of clients and industries, providing a diverse range of challenges and opportunities.

    • I enjoy problem-solving and providing strategic advice to help clients achieve their goals.

    • Consulting offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What have you done in IIM Lucknow all this while?
  • Ans. 

    I have pursued my MBA at IIM Lucknow and have been involved in various academic and extracurricular activities.

    • Completed core courses in finance, marketing, operations, and strategy

    • Participated in case study competitions and won prizes

    • Organized cultural events and managed logistics

    • Volunteered for social initiatives like blood donation drives and teaching underprivileged children

    • Interned at a leading consulting firm and

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Favourite subjects- Questions covering accounts, ratios, interpretation of financial statements
  • Q5. Questions on Capital Asset Pricing model
  • Q6. Other models to measure risk ( Harry Markovitz model)
  • Ans. 

    Harry Markowitz model is a portfolio optimization model that helps investors to minimize risk and maximize returns.

    • The model uses diversification to minimize risk

    • It considers the correlation between assets

    • It helps investors to find the optimal portfolio

    • Other models to measure risk include the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the Fama-French Three-Factor Model

    • CAPM measures the expected return of an asset based on ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Which one is better?
  • Q8. NPV vs IRR
  • Ans. 

    NPV and IRR are both methods used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, but they differ in their approach.

    • NPV calculates the present value of future cash flows, while IRR calculates the rate at which the investment breaks even.

    • NPV assumes a discount rate, while IRR assumes a reinvestment rate.

    • NPV is more accurate when comparing investments with different cash flow patterns, while IRR can be misleading in such...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. My stand on US- Syria war, Hong Kong protests
  • Q10. Why consulting
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex problems, and learn from experienced professionals.

    • Exposure to various industries and business models

    • Opportunity to work with experienced professionals

    • Solving complex problems and providing valuable solutions

    • Continuous learning and development

    • Ability to make a significant impact on clients' businesses

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How has the journey been so far in IIM Lucknow?
  • Ans. 

    The journey in IIM Lucknow has been challenging yet rewarding.

    • The academic rigor has been intense

    • The diverse student community has enriched the experience

    • The faculty members are knowledgeable and supportive

    • The extracurricular activities have provided opportunities for personal growth

    • Internship and placement opportunities have been promising

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Questions about companies preferring lower profit or higher profit ( Shareholder confidence vs tax evasion)
  • Q13. Questions on Income tax provisions, indirect tax provisions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: The second round was with Asia Pacific head and it started with him asking me which horizontal or Vertical I see myself in. On mentioning Finance, the whole interview revolved around Financial
Management and Investment concepts besides basic FRA.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: The partner wanted to testify the claims made by the second round interviewer about my inclination towards Finance. He gave me situations and asked me what impact each event or
transaction will have on Profit and loss statement, Balance sheet and Cash flow statement.

General Tips: Have clarity of thought in talking about your area of interest. Have structure, and coherence in HR Answers. Know your CV really well. And maintain your calm, it shows.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

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