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S&P Global News Writer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 May 2022

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News Writer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 May 2022

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions on salary and expectations, job location, experience.
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

An hour-long editing and writing test.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your typical day at work like?
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Your ease with data analysis, markets, etc.
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in data analysis and market research.

    • Proficient in statistical analysis software such as SPSS and SAS

    • Experience in conducting market research studies and analyzing data to identify trends and insights

    • Skilled in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI

    • Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings to stakeholders

    • Examples: Conducted a market research study for a new pr...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be sure about what you want from the job, and where you are at the current job. The hirers look for good reasons to join the company.

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I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Based on whether you have experience in analytics, maths or programming.
Tips: If you're serious about EXL, work on a data science project, intern or take up a few courses in data science. Probability and Statistics is a 'must do course'.

Round: Test
Experience: Had 4 questions. One was based on probabilty, another was a puzzle, a data interpretation question and finally a case study question, involving a bit of guesstimate analysis.
Tips: Be strong in probability and puzzles. Do one or two cases with a friend while preparing for any kind of internship.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: No group discussion

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked about myself, my interest areas, the reason for applying for EXL. That was pretty much it
Tips: Be thorough and genuine with all kinds of HR questions

Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: 15 people were short listed from the entire lot.
Tips: High CGPA or course in R programming will be helpful in getting shortlisted.

Round: Telephonic interview
Experience: general HR questions like describe yourself was asked. I was questioned on my tennis knowledge (extra curricular) and detailed description of intern too.
Tips: Be thorough with your resume from start to end and you should be able to explain what you did in interview.

Round: Test
Experience: Difficult questions related to data interpretation mixed with probability were asked to solve within 7 minutes. One guess-estimate question and one case study type problem were asked to be solved within 23 minutes.
Tips: calculations should be done fast and assumptions properly written.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 6

General Tips: Be very thorough with your resume and some general HR questions.
Skill Tips: Be calm and not get tensed is a must,
Skills: Analyzing And Problem Solving Skills
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: This is a very diverse company and major attraction is that it applies decision analytics to solve business problems. Being interested in a finance and coding a bit, this profile seemed the right fit.
Funny Moments: I was quizzed on my knowledge of tennis like how many Grand slam has Leander paes won and what was the semi final score of US open.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Didn't read any material saw resumes of my friends who pass out last year to see how to organize my points. Prepare my resume and refine it with the help of my friends several times

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Saw common HR questions from the websites and prepare answers for that .worked in groups in which one person acted as an interviewer.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: For the case studies, I referred many e-books available to learn the basic procedure to solve case studies. Sample case studies are also available on sites of these companies (Mckinsey.com, BCG.com or Bain.com)

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: Some companies asked puzzles. Common puzzles can be found on internet (pagalguy.com, brainvista.com , or orkut)

College Name: IIT BOMBAY

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Views on their recruiting process
  • Ans. 

    I believe the recruiting process is thorough and well-organized.

    • The company uses a combination of resume screening, interviews, and assessments to evaluate candidates.

    • They have a clear timeline for the hiring process and keep candidates informed of their progress.

    • Feedback is provided to candidates after interviews to help them improve for future opportunities.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience:

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience working with large datasets

    • Proficient in statistical software such as R and Python

    • Skilled in identifying trends and patterns to provide actionable insights

    • Strong communication skills to present findings to stakeholders

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  • Q2. Why did your CGPA decrease consistently after you 1st year?
  • Ans. 

    My CGPA decreased consistently after my 1st year due to various factors.

    • I faced challenges in adjusting to the new academic environment in my first year.

    • I had to balance my studies with extracurricular activities and part-time jobs.

    • I struggled with certain subjects or courses that were more challenging for me.

    • I may have experienced personal or health issues that affected my academic performance.

    • I learned from my mistak...

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  • Q3. What do you know about us?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading financial services firm specializing in investment analysis and research.

    • Specializes in investment analysis and research

    • Considered a leader in the financial services industry

    • Known for providing high-quality financial advice and recommendations

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  • Q4. You mentioned that you have interest in cricket. Can you name at least 3 cricketers from the 70s?
  • Ans. 

    Some cricketers from the 70s include Sunil Gavaskar, Dennis Lillee, and Clive Lloyd.

    • Sunil Gavaskar was a legendary Indian batsman known for his technique and consistency.

    • Dennis Lillee was a fearsome Australian fast bowler who dominated the cricketing world in the 70s.

    • Clive Lloyd was a West Indian cricketer who captained the team to two consecutive World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Fortunately I had a general idea about this topic and had some ideas and examples in mind to support my case. Though, that wasn't the case with everyone else.
Tips: Read Quora answers and be aware of current affairs
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal

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Mu Sigma user image Nimish Bajaj

posted on 7 May 2017

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About internships About projects Use cases Puzzels About your personality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Only 70 filtered through this round out of 500
Tips: Prepare using any CAT book
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Activity
Experience: 10 people were called together for this round, 2 or 3 people were selected
Tips: It is a GA
Don't keep a firm stand
Agree with others, have respect
Try to conclude well
Show team work skills

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very long and detailed Interview
Tips: Just be honest, the guy taking your interview is leaps and bounds smarter than you

Skills: Analytical, Communication, Team Player
College Name: MSIT GGSIPU

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on Summer Internship
  • Q2. What are your 2 Weaknesses ? Explain them to me ?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink and can be too self-critical at times.

    • I often spend too much time analyzing details and can lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I sometimes struggle with making decisions quickly due to overthinking.

    • I can be too hard on myself and take criticism too personally.

    • For example, in my previous job, I spent too much time perfecting a project and missed the deadline.

    • Another example is when I received construct...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the process of launching a new product to market ? Explain each step ?
  • Ans. 

    Launching a new product involves several steps, from ideation to market launch.

    • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences

    • Develop a product concept and create a prototype

    • Test the product with focus groups and make necessary adjustments

    • Create a marketing plan and determine pricing strategy

    • Launch the product and monitor sales and customer feedback

    • Make any necessary improvements or adjustments based...

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  • Q4. Difference between Primary and Secondary Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Primary research is original research conducted by the researcher, while secondary research is based on existing research.

    • Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary research involves analyzing existing data from sources like books, journals, websites, etc.

    • Primary research is more time-consuming and expensive than secondary research.

    • Secondary research is useful ...

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  • Q5. Guesstimate : No of traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 50-60 traffic signals between Aurangabad and Pune.

    • Consider the distance between Aurangabad and Pune is around 235 km.

    • Assuming an average distance of 4 km between two signals, there would be around 58-59 signals.

    • However, the number may vary based on the route taken and the traffic density.

    • Also, the number of signals may have increased or decreased over time due to road development projects.

    • Hence,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have worked as a software engineer for 3 years.

    • I enjoy taking on new challenges and have experience working in both team and individual settings.

    • In my free time, I enjoy reading books on technology and attending tech conferences to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

    • I am also an avid...

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  • Q7. What is the process of Market Research ?
  • Ans. 

    Market research involves gathering and analyzing information about a target market to make informed business decisions.

    • Identify research objectives and target audience

    • Choose research methods (surveys, focus groups, etc.)

    • Collect and analyze data

    • Draw conclusions and make recommendations

    • Continuously monitor and update research

    • Example: Conducting a survey to determine customer satisfaction with a product

    • Example: Analyzing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How did you know about Consumer Neuroscience ? ( I had spoken about it during induction )

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative Aptitude -10 Q ....Questions on P&L AND Percentage ....Cutoff 7
Verbal Ability - 18 Q .....Sentence Correction Cutoff -12 Q
Case Studies - 2

Time - 1.5 Hrs
Tips: Questions were quite easy ....Time Management Is Important
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Checking the confidence of the candidate. I think the fact that I had carried out a Social Research (Ganpati Procession Analysis in Pune ) helped. I could share that experience.
Tips: During your course try and associate yourself with some kind of research work ( whether it is complete or incomplete does not matter ).
Study the company ( website) as much as you can before the interview.


Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Questions on Summer Internship - Prepare well and do speak about

Skills: Ability To Analyse, Communication, Basics of Market Research
College Name: Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA)

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do you know about the company?
  • Ans. 

    Intern is a leading company in the tech industry, specializing in software development and digital solutions.

    • Specializes in software development and digital solutions

    • Known for innovative projects and cutting-edge technology

    • Offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume has been shortlisted by the company as per its requirement.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I told them each and everything about the company.

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do you know about the company?
  • Ans. 

    Intern is a leading company in the tech industry, specializing in software development and digital solutions.

    • Specializes in software development and digital solutions

    • Known for innovative projects and cutting-edge technology

    • Offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: It was shortlisted as per company's requirement.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I told them each and everything i knew at that point of time about the company.

College Name: IMI Kolkata

S&P Global Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in S&P Global News Writer interview?
S&P Global interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the S&P Global interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for S&P Global News Writer 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 S&P Global. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at S&P Global expect are Analytical, Content Writing, Credit Risk, Finance and Financial Services.

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