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Updated 23 Nov 2021

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Java, Spring boot, RestAPi and SQL

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared on Java8, Spring boot , Rest api and sql

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Q.1 What Is CTC Before Company Now How Much your Are Expecting.? Q.2 What Are Different Types of Credit That Bank Offers.? Q.3 What Is Ideal Debt Equity Ratio? What Is Credit Appraisal.? Q.4 What Is Un...
  • Ans. Ans.1 Before I got 2.64 Chang Now I Am Expecting 3.36 to 3.50 Lacs Per Annum. Ans.2 Bank Offer Various Types of Credit Including Personal Loan, Credit Card , Mortgages , And Business Loas. Ans.3 Ideal Debt Equity Ratio Varies By Industry And Company But Generally Ranges 0.5 to 2 Debt. And 4.Underwriting is The process Through Individual or Now Individual Financial Risk And Risk Typically Involves Loans. Ans.5 Key Ski...
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  • Q2. What is Cibil Fullform?
  • Ans. 

    CIBIL stands for Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited.

    • CIBIL is a credit information company in India that collects and maintains records of individuals' and companies' credit information.

    • It provides credit scores and reports to lenders to help them evaluate the creditworthiness of potential borrowers.

    • CIBIL plays a crucial role in the loan approval process by providing insights into an individual's credit history a

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I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before May 2017. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Be confident and know about company details
  • Q2. Asking about their company profile
  • Q3. About company details

Interview Preparation Tips

Be confident

Interview Questionnaire 

15 Questions

  • Q1. I was asked about my experience.
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience as a Product Manager in the tech industry.

    • Managed the development and launch of multiple successful products

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and marketing

    • Conducted market research and analyzed user feedback to inform product decisions

    • Implemented agile methodologies to improve product development processes

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  • Q2. Problems faced in business and how did you solve them? (on my startup experience)
  • Q3. Why did it shut down?(on my startup experience)
  • Q4. Guesstimate number of emails sent on Gmail everyday.
  • Q5. Frequently used products, figure out the pain points for users.
  • Ans. 

    Identifying pain points for users of frequently used products.

    • Conduct user research to understand their needs and challenges

    • Analyze customer feedback and reviews to identify common complaints

    • Observe user behavior and interactions with the product to identify areas of frustration

    • Identify usability issues and areas where the product falls short in meeting user expectations

    • Consider competitive analysis to understand how o

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  • Q6. Swiggy is observing a drop in average revenue per user, what might be the reason for it?
  • Ans. 

    The drop in average revenue per user for Swiggy could be due to various reasons.

    • Increased competition from other food delivery apps

    • Decrease in the number of orders per user

    • Discounts and offers provided by Swiggy to attract new users

    • Change in user behavior due to COVID-19 pandemic

    • Increase in delivery charges or service fees

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  • Q7. Favourite product (I chose LinkedIn) and how do you improve it?
  • Ans. 

    My favourite product is LinkedIn. I would improve it by enhancing the job search feature and adding more personalized content.

    • Enhance job search feature with more filters and better matching algorithms

    • Add more personalized content based on user's interests and activity

    • Improve messaging system for better communication between professionals

    • Introduce more networking opportunities through events and groups

    • Provide more reso...

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  • Q8. Guesstimate the number of people giving an interview in the world at that very moment.
  • Q9. How would you design Jarvis? (Iron man’s AI)
  • Ans. 

    Designing Jarvis would require understanding user needs, defining features, and implementing AI technologies.

    • Conduct user research to understand needs and pain points

    • Define key features such as voice recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning

    • Implement AI technologies such as neural networks and deep learning algorithms

    • Ensure data privacy and security measures are in place

    • Continuously test and iterat

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  • Q10. Case study question (on my startup experience) which ended with deciding success metrics, prioritisation and discussing the impact of changes made.
  • Q11. Why Product? How did you prepare for the role?
  • Q12. Questions on product, SQL and abacus (I had mentioned in my CV)
  • Q13. My strengths and weaknesses. Are you an optimist/pessimist, atheist/believer? Do you drink/smoke? And more such..
  • Q14. Say if you had a startup idea and you have 100k users onboarded, would you still continue working for Groww?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I would continue working for Groww.

    • I believe in the mission and vision of Groww and want to contribute to its growth.

    • Having a successful startup idea with 100k users onboarded is a great achievement, but it doesn't guarantee long-term success.

    • I would explore the possibility of integrating my startup idea with Groww's existing platform to create a win-win situation.

    • Leaving Groww at this stage would not be a wise de...

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  • Q15. About my investment, finance and tech knowledge. Suggested tips on what to learn in the last semester remaining.
  • Ans. 

    Tips for improving investment, finance and tech knowledge for a Product Manager role.

    • Read financial news and reports regularly to stay updated on market trends and investment opportunities.

    • Take online courses or attend workshops on financial analysis, data analysis, and product management.

    • Learn about emerging technologies and their potential impact on the industry.

    • Network with professionals in the finance and tech indu...

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Interview Preparation Tips

What is your professional and academic background?I worked on a P2P camera rental startup at that time.Groww interview Preparation:What tips would you give to other job seekers? - Use as many products as possible. Be curious and keep asking the right questions, plus train yourself in a structured thinking mindset.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All Mutual fund and current organization work style related question.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction and work experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Product knowledge and market scenario comments .

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1st round

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2nd round please see interview advice for elaborate process
  • Q2. Please see interview advice for elaborate process

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Consero Global Solutions Senior Accounting Specialist interview:
  • Deferred revenue
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview in 3 rounds.
1st round basic accounting test, email drafting and excel formula like VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, hlook up.
2nd round Technical round taken by a manager.
Month end close activities
Deferred Revenue Income
Unbilled Revenue
Prepaid Expense
Accrual of Expenses
BPO Terminology
Inventory
AP & AR process
Financial Statement presentation
AP cycle & AP entries
3 way matching concept
Sub ledger & Main ledger concept
AR entries
provision for Bad debts & write off
Payroll accrual with TDS Forex accounting
Intercompany transaction entries
Unearned revenue
3rd round formality sake HR round

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to cover open market
  • Ans. 

    To cover open market, one needs to identify potential customers, create a strong sales pitch, and establish a strong network.

    • Identify potential customers through market research

    • Create a strong sales pitch that highlights the benefits of the product or service

    • Establish a strong network by attending industry events and building relationships with key players

    • Utilize social media and other digital marketing strategies to r...

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  • Q2. How to grow your business
  • Ans. 

    Growing a business requires a strategic approach and a focus on customer satisfaction.

    • Identify target audience and their needs

    • Develop a unique value proposition

    • Create a strong brand image

    • Provide excellent customer service

    • Expand product or service offerings

    • Leverage technology to streamline operations

    • Build a strong team and company culture

    • Establish partnerships and collaborations

    • Invest in marketing and advertising

    • Monitor

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Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No questions any more
  • Q2. No question any more

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare all things of resume in written

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hi I'm vishal kumar from agra

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hello sir I'm vishal kumar I'm present work for icici merchant services my total experience is selas marketing is 8 years

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Basic of Mutual fund ?
  • Q2. Tax slab
  • Q3. What is bluechip fund ?
  • Ans. 

    A bluechip fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in well-established, financially stable, and large-cap companies.

    • Bluechip funds focus on investing in companies with a proven track record of consistent growth and profitability.

    • These funds typically invest in companies that are leaders in their respective industries.

    • Bluechip funds are considered less risky compared to other types of mutual funds due to the stabilit...

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  • Q4. What is Value discovery fund ?
  • Ans. 

    Value discovery fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in undervalued stocks with potential for growth.

    • Invests in undervalued stocks

    • Seeks to identify stocks with potential for growth

    • Long-term investment strategy

    • May have higher risk but potential for higher returns

    • Example: Tata Equity P/E Fund

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  • Q5. Explain factsheet
  • Ans. 

    A factsheet is a document that provides information about a mutual fund's performance, holdings, fees, and other important details.

    • Factsheets are typically updated on a monthly or quarterly basis.

    • They include information on the fund's investment strategy and objectives.

    • Factsheets also provide a breakdown of the fund's holdings by asset class, sector, and geographic region.

    • They disclose the fund's fees and expenses, inc...

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  • Q6. What are the past returns of the funds ?
  • Ans. 

    The past returns of the funds vary depending on the fund and the time period.

    • Past returns can be found in the fund's prospectus or on financial websites.

    • Returns can vary greatly depending on the type of fund and the market conditions.

    • It's important to consider past returns when making investment decisions, but they are not a guarantee of future performance.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. It was three round interview having two member in each panel. First round was with process team leaders and they asked abiut you and your family background then question related to job responsibilities. S...
  • Q2. Second round was with process director and senior managers. Be particular about your communications. The best part is they will right away tell you if you communication is not so good. They will guide you ...
  • Q3. Third round was with USA process leader. They asked related to tools, how you manage & track your pending works, what tools you use. What you like about this job so on..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest, sincere, genuine, be particular about your communication.

Principal Financial Services Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Principal Financial Services 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 Principal Financial Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Principal Financial Services expect are AWS, Azure, Data Warehousing, Database Design and Delivery Management.

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