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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.
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- Q1. About your self Why this company Family background Why should hire you Long and short term goal
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Experience: They had 4 interviews.
McK1: Have faint recollections. However I remember I did well on the case and had loadsa HR involved specially in my work on internships and research paper.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: McK2: The interviewer was a PhD in Chem Engg from Stanford followed by an MBA from Harvard. I found this before going in and got real nervous. He started off with some Chemical Engg questions and soon realized it was no use! (He did even comment that I had not learnt anything in Chem engg in the 4 years). We then moved on a case of petrochemical industry where a new player wanted to enter an oversaturated market. I concluded that scale is important and the entry has to be below the existing market price. Some HR including my question to him. Had a long discussion on Foreign MBA vs Indian MBA. At the end of the interview, I guess I had done a good enough job (surprisingly after the start I had) and was called in for the next 2 interviews..
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: McK3: This was a disaster! And a big one. I was given an extremely easy case on nuclear reactor vs coal reactor economics. Simple mathematics which I screwed up because of just 1 simple error. I realized the same pretty late and pointed it out. He said it was ok. No HR
Round: Other Interview
Experience: McK4: The whole interview was a discussion on my BTP and seminar. BTP was related to Phosphoric Acid production. The discussion revolved around whether phosphoric acid should be produced in India or whether we should produce it outside from where we import ore. Then we moved on to my seminar which was related to Kyoto Protocol. Finally I asked question on how different is a foreign MBA vis a vis an Indian one. Very peaceful and fun interview!
Tips: The single biggest mistake I committed was going in a haste into the McK 3rd interview. I got involved in some placement work between the interviews and forgot to carry my folder or even a pen. This is probably why I did not do well on the case (which was probably the easiest of all 8). Its very important that you take 5 minutes off before walking in, get your composure and stop worrying about other things and just attend to the interview on hand. Key learnings included the fact that it is relatively difficult to come back if you don't start well. Thus its is better to take something like 5 seconds before you answer the first 2-3 questions to recollect thoughts, organize them and frame them well. Also that you need to be comfortable with everything on your resume. I appeared for 8 interviews and never mentioned/was asked anything related to MI which I thought was the most important point on my resume. Instead I was questioned on my hobbies. Smallest points on the resume could be the ones you are grilled most on. Another very important thing about case interviews is the fact that the interviewer will be guiding you all through to the final solution. Any thing that he speaks should be heard and taken notice of. Most of the times there will be a small hint given at some point and all you need to do is catch on to it! Structuring your answers is extremely important. One more important thing to keep in mind is that all your answers should kind of show to the company that you can FIT into the company, the job and the culture. It is also important you walk in with the feeling that you can get the job. Specifically in cases, if you get stuck, take some time off to think. Structure your solution well, it carries the maximum weight.
General Tips: Firstly suit up only in case you are comfortable in it. It makes no sense to wear it and be uncomfortable throughout. And in my opinion even if you do not wear one, it never goes against you (at least consulting). For companies like FMCG/Tech its better not to suit up because it doesn't go with the company cultures. If its IBanking, it is good if you wear one. It is very important that you have some questions for the interviewer for any given company. And it is more important that the questions are intelligent and genuine. Attending PPT/ reading up website is a must for the same. Most importantly you should not talk to any other candidate on interview experience before your interview. The interview changes for every candidate. If say for example you hear the case beforehand, the company is bound to find out which would ruin your chances for sure. Further talking to people who have already appeared increases the nervousness. Posture is something that you have to take care of. People have a tendency to relax which should not be the case. You should seem eager for both the interview and the job. While answering any question the most important things to keep in mind are • Take 5 seconds off before venturing into any answer. Compose your thoughts real well. Then start. Its better to get the whole thing in a impactful way then to miss out on certain points. It also doubles up as giving the interview a feel that you are thinking before answering.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were four interviews, with a case study and some HR questions in each.
The first interviewer was an IIT Delhi alumnus and asked me a case on whether a telecom company should go for exploring the 3G license option. He provided me with information as and when I asked for it. Later during the interview, I asked him about his experience with McKinsey.
The second interview involved a case on acquiring land for a B-School. The case was mainly qualitative and the HR questions were also straightforward. Giving a thought to goals and aspirations helped.
My third interview was with a partner. Again, standard PI questions: something about yourself, why consulting, what if not McKinsey, important attributes of a good leader, why should we hire you etc. The case was on the design on entry and exit gates for Delhi Metro.
My final interview was again with a partner and there was no HR part. It started with a case, and then there was nothing else to discuss. Anything and everything that could possibly go wrong did. I did badly in the case and towards the end made errors with simple calculations as well.
Tips: It is important to think on your feet even if you are not able to make much headway with the case. This case had sealed my fate.
General Tips: Most of the times, things go on as they are supposed to, we do what we are assigned, meet deadlines and get it over with. Knowing what to do after four or five years of study at IIT is one of those deciding phases where we have to do something out of routine, think about what we actually want, what we can get from where we are.
Here is an account of how I went about making my decisions and preparing for it. In one of those routine placement talks, a speaker remarked, ‘there are two ways you can choose a career- by extrapolation from what you have right now and by interpolation from your long term goal’. This helps one realize the importance of identification of long term goal. In my opinion, once a person is convinced about that, it is easy to pull off an interview; more importantly, it is easy to identify which options to prepare for.
I’d eliminated higher studies at around the middle of fourth year and was convinced to sit for McKinsey and core companies. Resume preparation began at around August with the master resume followed by a resume for core electrical companies which come to campus. Later I made a one page resume for McKinsey. Preparing for McKinsey helped a great deal in preparing for the HR section of the interviews. After McKinsey results, I revised the electrical courses required for the companies which were coming to the campus.
The first day was hectic with a whole lot of companies lined up. One had to be prepared for
all the companies because the shortlist came just the night earlier.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. 1st Technical- Cucumber Framework , How to buid job in Jenkins, TestNG and its Annotations, Selenium Action Classes, Robot Class, Core Java
- Ans.
Answering technical questions on Cucumber, Jenkins, TestNG, Selenium, and Core Java.
To build a job in Jenkins, create a new job and configure it to run the test suite using Maven or Gradle.
TestNG annotations like @BeforeTest and @AfterTest can be used to set up and tear down test environments.
Selenium Action Classes like Actions and Select can be used to perform complex user interactions.
The Robot class can be used to ...
- Q2. 2nd Technical: Jenkins, TestNG and its Annotations, Selenium Basics ,Scenarios based question on Selenium, Core Java , Questions on Hashmap , Regular Expressions
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Interview Questionnaire
8 Questions
- Q1. A nimbu paani wala spends all of his daily income on his daily expenditure except only as much as would enable him to conduct equal business on the next day. He now wants to aim at starting to save for the...
- Ans.
Advise the nimbu paani wala on how to start saving for the future.
Encourage him to set a savings goal and create a budget to achieve it.
Suggest he start small by saving a small percentage of his daily income.
Recommend he explore investment options to grow his savings over time.
Remind him to continue setting aside enough money for his daily expenses.
Provide resources or education on financial literacy to help him make i
- Q2. An IT sector multinational wants to expand its business into more countries. Suggest a strategy. This was the question given in the VC round by the Partner. It was followed by a lot of numerical and qualit...
- Ans.
To expand into more countries, the IT sector multinational can adopt a market entry strategy that includes market research, partnerships, localization, and scalability.
Conduct thorough market research to identify potential countries for expansion
Establish strategic partnerships with local companies to leverage their knowledge and networks
Adapt products and services to meet the specific needs and preferences of each tar...
- Q3. An IT sector company wants to increase the number of BPOs in India. Devise a metric that will help it rank cities according to their favourability to host this BPO
- Ans.
A metric to rank Indian cities for BPOs
Consider factors like availability of skilled workforce, infrastructure, cost of living, and government policies
Weight each factor based on its importance to the company
Collect data on each factor for different cities and assign scores
Rank cities based on their total score
Examples of factors: number of universities, quality of transportation, cost of office space, tax incentives
Re...
- Q4. The supply chain head in an auto company in India is frustrated about manufacturing stopping frequently because of parts not being readily available at the assembly line and comes to you for help. What cou...
- Ans.
The probable reasons for manufacturing stoppages due to parts unavailability in an auto company in India and suggested solutions.
Probable reasons: supply chain disruptions, inventory management issues, quality control problems, lack of communication with suppliers
Investigate by analyzing historical data, conducting supplier audits, implementing real-time tracking systems
Solutions: improve forecasting accuracy, establis...
- Q5. How many airplanes are flying in the Indian sky at the moment?
- Ans.
The exact number of airplanes flying in the Indian sky at the moment is not available.
The number of airplanes flying in the Indian sky changes constantly.
It depends on factors such as time of day, weather conditions, and airline schedules.
However, on average, there are around 2,000 flights in the Indian airspace at any given time.
This number includes both domestic and international flights.
The Indian aviation industry ...
- Q6. How many years will it take the Delhi Metro to break even?
- Ans.
The Delhi Metro is expected to break even in 2025.
The Delhi Metro has been expanding rapidly and has seen a steady increase in ridership.
The metro has been able to generate revenue through advertising and property development.
The government has also provided financial support to the metro.
Based on current projections, the Delhi Metro is expected to break even in 2025.
- Q7. Why not MBA?
- Q8. Interview-4
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The interviewer also said: "It seems like you are more interested in finance and BCG is only the second option. We don’t like being the second option." All these questions required some delicate handling.
Round: Interview
Experience: This was a sort of stress interview because the interviewer seemed disinterested and dissatisfied with everything i said and kept on demanding for more while impressing that whatever I am coming up with was really of no significance.
Tips: What worked in my favor was I dint get flustered by his attitude, kept smiling and working at the problem objectively. When I would come to the end of one line of thinking and would have no more answers to his “What next” I would frankly tell him that and ask him in return for more suggestions. It resulted in him complimenting my way of thinking at the end and saying that I was one of the best and most practical candidates that he had interviewed that day.
Round: Interview
Experience: 1. Both the above questions were the part of one interview.
2. The interviewer didn't want me to solve the case fully in either instance. He just wanted to see my structure and evaluate my thinking process.
Round: Interview
Experience: Almost all my interviews went well with BCG except the last VC one, because by then I was complete drained out and could hardly think. I also did some minor silly mistakes in a couple of the smaller cases while dealing with numbers, but otherwise everyone seemed to appreciate my structuring of the cases. Some of the interviewers also delved into the HR side frequently.
College Name: IIT KANPUR
Gautam Bansal
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Your client is a fruits and vegetables retailer who is facing inventory management issues
- Ans.
Suggest inventory management solutions for a fruits and vegetables retailer.
Analyze sales data to determine popular items and adjust inventory levels accordingly
Implement a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to ensure freshness of produce
Use technology such as barcode scanning and automated ordering to streamline inventory management
Consider partnering with local farmers to reduce transportation costs and ensure fresh p...
- Q2. Brief Introduction
- Q3. Why consulting?
- Ans.
Consulting offers a dynamic and challenging work environment that allows me to apply my problem-solving skills and work with a variety of clients.
Consulting provides exposure to diverse industries and business models
It offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and teams
Consulting requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills
It offers a dynamic and challenging work environment
Consulting provides o...
- Q4. You must be having a busy day. How many interviews are you through with?
- Ans.
I have completed X number of interviews so far today.
I have completed 5 interviews today.
I have been through 7 interviews today.
I have completed 3 interviews and have 2 more scheduled for later today.
- Q5. A 20-25 slide PPT. The client is a Dairy farming corp. based out of Western Europe. Its current market is almost saturated. The client wants to expand its existing operations. It has several markets wit...
- Ans.
Evaluate prospects for expansion of a saturated Dairy farming corp. based in Western Europe with several markets under consideration.
Analyze the potential demand for dairy products in the new markets
Assess the competition in the new markets
Evaluate the feasibility of production and distribution in the new markets
Consider the regulatory environment in the new markets
Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the new
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Identified that the problem could either be surplus or wastage. Understood the inventory procurement and management system. Took a sample fruit for a given week and proceeded with inventory optimization. Developed alternative inventory plans and selected the best one. Then asked to synthesize.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The interviewer didn’t have my CV. He preferred a brief introduction. Probed about other shortlists and interviews I had.
Then opened an elaborate PPT and walked me through the slides. It was a Dairy Farming Corp. based out of western Europe and we looked at acquisition targets across 4 markets. After 10 minutes of running me through a number of tables and graphs, I was given a minute to think and recommend the best option for the client. I Didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Concluded with a recommendation and case synthesis.
General Tips: 1. Respond to the tone of the interviewer.
2. Being composed matters.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. Tell me a situation where you created an impact and brought about a change
- Q3. A pharma company is in phase-1 trials of a first of it’s kind drug in the world that can cure baldness permanently. Should it go ahead and sell this formula and rights to a potential buyer and if yes,...
- Q4. The client is a motorcycle manufacturer from India, wanting to sell motorcycles in Nigeria. For simplicity we will talk in INR terms. The motorcycle market of Nigeria is dominated by 3-4 Chinese manuf...
- Q5. The case was a no quantitative one. It was about a private bank which has recently got 50 branch opening licences from RBI. How to decide where to set up these branches?
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Two things in the problem statement set the path for me.
a. “Phase -1 trials”, so phase -2, so phase-3 etc had to be looked into – basically the whole development stage from a drug in a lab to a drug in the marketplace.
b. “for what amount” – clearly this case demanded working with numbers, because it was not just a yes/no question, but also asked an approximate deal price.
Solving the case.
a) I laid out the value chain in development of a drug.
b) The interviewer on prodding gave me costs involved in the phased clinical trials and their probabilities of success.
c) CATCH: Phase 3 trials success of failures probability does not affect the overall outcome in expenditure, as even if it is a failure, you have spent the money
d) So I have an approximate numbers on cost in different scenarios.
e) Now, I tried to estimate the potential revenue that can be earned from this drug. The interviewer gave the selling price of the drug has been fixed at USD1000. So now its more of a question of market sizing.
f) Since the company is a global pharma giant, it would be selling all over the world.
g) The problem was now reduced to finding the number of potential male bald customers worldwide ready to shell out USD1000 for a cure.
h) The math worked out that there was no way to make money from this drug (It took a little bit of guts to state this conclusion to the interviewer), and the company abandon this project. Or better still, if somebody is ready to buy the right, just sell it for any amount above the costs you have incurred so far.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: First I tried to understand the Nigerian motorcycle market. Also, I tried to understand if there was any possibility of the Indian maker to sell cheap – that possibility was ruled out. So, if cost leadership does not work, product differentiation will. How could we then differentiate our product?
a) CATCH: As it turned out in the course of our discussion, the motorcycles were used as taxis
b) The drivers owned the motorcycles and plied pillions around the city for a fee.
c) I worked out the math for these chinese motorcycles -buying cost, maintenance, life, mileage, etc.
d) If the Indian client could beat that number, we could have a winner - the buying cost was high, but we were better on mileage, on life (3 years vs 2 years for the chinese product) and on maintenance. Still the number was not favourable.
e) Next came the idea, that if we could not reduce the cost for the drivers, can we improve the revenue. An idea that I blurted out, but which turned out to be the one the interviewer was looking for – was to have a longer seat so that a total of three people could ride the motorcycle comfortably.
f) Now the numbers started making sense. Also note that the previous numbers would have changed, because the mileage with 3 people on board will be less than 2 ppl onboard. Also, the amount individual customers are ready to shell out for a shared taxi will be lesser than for a private taxi. All these changes accounted for, the numbers still looked positive.
g) So a go ahead was declared.
h) Now came the second part, given that we decide to enter Nigeria – how do we position ourselves as a brand and convince the locals to tru out our new expensive product –the benefits of which can only be ascertained after a period of one or two years i) The answer came in renting out these bikes to the drivers on a trial basis, and let them appreciate our better bikes and let word of mouth do the rest.
General Tips: a). Be calm, but be enthusiastic in the interview. Enthusiasm shows.
b). Make the interview a two way process. Let the interviewer help you solve the problem. He will drop hints. LISTEN to them.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Introduction
- Q2. General HR
- Q3. Case
- Q4. Extensive HR
- Q5. Small case
- Q6. A tractor manufacturing company’s share is declining. Company Description, Manufacturing Operations, and Revenue Split – by product and geography. The company had 4 tractor models (different hp powers)
- Ans.
The tractor manufacturing company's declining share is due to lack of product diversification and limited market reach.
The company needs to expand its product line to cater to different customer needs.
The company should explore new markets and increase its presence in existing ones.
The company can consider partnerships or collaborations to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
The company should focus on improving its...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Discussed about the various possibilities of the revenues decline –any particular geography, product or channel. There was a particular region where the sales were declining. The sales in the region primarily consisted of 2 tractor models – 35 and 45 hp.
Tried to approach the problem by dividing the issue areas between Internal and External.
Internal – Company related issues related to 4Ps. External – Competition, Consumer Behaving Pattern or External Environment overall (PESTLE).
The prices of the product w.r.t to competitors was at par. However, the maintenance costs was higher as compared to competitors and hence the sales were going down.
Solution:
Proposed a solution of providing extended warranty. Also the excess costs incurred by the company could be recovered by increasing costs of the other 2 tractors (as its market price was slightly lower than its competitors) compromise on the profits.
General Tips: Just be comprehensive. It does no matter if reach the solution or not. Just be exhaustive and have a structured approach.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Why consulting?
- Ans.
Consulting offers diverse challenges and opportunities to work with different clients and industries.
Consulting provides exposure to various industries and clients
Offers diverse challenges and opportunities for growth
Allows for continuous learning and development
Provides a chance to make a significant impact on clients' businesses
- Q2. Why BCG?
- Ans.
BCG is a top-tier consulting firm with a reputation for excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact.
BCG's focus on innovation and problem-solving aligns with my own values and interests.
I am impressed by BCG's track record of delivering impactful solutions to clients across industries.
BCG's collaborative and supportive culture is a great fit for my working style and career goals.
- Q3. Case on market entry for a Mobile Repairing centre (the authorized repair centre for a company)
- Ans.
Market entry for authorized mobile repairing centre
Conduct market research to identify potential customers and competitors
Develop a strong brand image and marketing strategy
Establish partnerships with mobile phone manufacturers for authorized repairs
Offer competitive pricing and quality services
Train and hire skilled technicians
Provide excellent customer service to build a loyal customer base
- Q4. Case on Profitability – Tractor manufacturing company. My profits are declining. On further questioning, I found out that the company dealt in 3 types of tractors. Followed the standard approach and f...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: If I am an authorized service centre for a mobile company and I want to set up my own mobile service centre to service handsets of products whose warranties have expired, how should I enter the market.
He wasn’t convinced with my why consult answer and coz of that I screwed up my case too. Also, it was the 1st interview for the day and screwed up coz of nervousness. Didn’t ask qualifying questions. Structure was all over the place.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Qualifying questions were perfect. Applied the correct approach. Detected the problem in the after sales service. Perfect recommendations.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
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 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 am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges.
I am a team player and have experience working on group projects.
I am excited about the opportunity to gain more...
- Q2. The case was based on a tractor manufacturer and the falling market share of the company. The primary idea was to lay out all possible reasons for such a fall both from the view of supply and customer...
- Q3. The aim was to improve the profit per ton of cement sold. This was again a quantitative case where the different transportation routes were to be mapped and the most profitable markets were identified...
- Q4. This was a case discussion as opposed to a case solving exercise. Here the interviewer discussed the various possibilities for starting a new shop in terms of pricing, costs, financing, recruitment, l...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The first round required a systematic approach and therefore adequate preparation helped to solve this case in a structured manner.
Tips: Overall presenting ideas with logic and structure helped me.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The second round did not go well for me. Here it was easy to get lost in the many levels of the case and therefore it would be useful to attempt some quantitative cases as well. Along with this, it was important to stay calm when solving the case was hard which I was not able to do well enough.
General Tips: Prepare hard and work on exploring all possible options within a case.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow
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