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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about your work profile. How does a payment infrastructure works ? Why you want to join Consulting.
- Ans.
I have experience in designing and implementing payment infrastructures, and I am interested in joining Consulting to leverage my skills in helping clients optimize their operations.
Designed and implemented payment infrastructures for various clients
Understand the flow of transactions from initiation to settlement
Knowledge of different payment methods and technologies
Experience in ensuring security and compliance in pa...
- Q2. Run through your profile.
- Ans.
Experienced Senior Consultant with a background in project management, strategic planning, and client relations.
Over 8 years of experience in consulting roles
Strong track record of successfully leading projects from inception to completion
Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive business growth
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving
Interview Preparation Tips
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Leadership, Decision Making Skills
Duration: >3 Months
I was interviewed in Aug 2017.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Offline test. Mostly concerned with data sufficiency, geometry and age relations and such apti questions. In verbal part there was sentence equivalence and completion questions. Small RC passages were as well.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was mostly asked some problems and approaches of mathematics and I had been asked about an algorithm I implemented in one of my research project.
College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Interview Questionnaire
8 Questions
- Q1. Asked about basic infrastructure Planning questions
- Q2. Why do you think Infrastructure in India is a high growth sector ?
- Ans.
Infrastructure in India is a high growth sector due to increasing urbanization, government initiatives, and foreign investments.
India's urban population is expected to reach 600 million by 2030, leading to a demand for better infrastructure
The government's initiatives like Smart Cities Mission, Bharatmala Project, and Sagarmala Project are driving infrastructure development
Foreign investments in infrastructure projects...
- Q3. How much Foreign Direct Investment is coming into India ?
- Ans.
India received $64 billion in FDI in 2020-21, a 10% increase from the previous year.
India is one of the top FDI destinations in the world.
Major sectors attracting FDI include services, computer software and hardware, and telecommunications.
Singapore, Mauritius, and the United States are the top sources of FDI in India.
The Indian government has implemented various policies to attract more FDI, such as liberalizing FDI n
- Q4. Tell us about yourself
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated and experienced professional with a passion for problem-solving and teamwork.
I have a degree in computer science and have worked in the tech industry for 5 years.
I am skilled in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.
I have experience leading teams and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
I am a quick learner and enjoy taking on new challenges.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking an
- Q5. Why Finance ?
- Ans.
Finance is a crucial aspect of any business, as it helps in managing and allocating resources effectively.
Finance helps in making informed business decisions
It helps in managing cash flow and allocating resources effectively
Finance plays a key role in determining the financial health of a company
It helps in raising capital for business expansion and growth
Finance also involves risk management and financial planning
- Q6. Why Deloitte and not other consulting firms ?
- Ans.
Deloitte's reputation for innovation, global reach, and diverse expertise sets it apart from other consulting firms.
Deloitte has a strong focus on innovation and technology, which allows them to provide cutting-edge solutions to clients.
Deloitte has a global network of offices and professionals, which enables them to provide services to clients in various regions and industries.
Deloitte has a diverse range of expertise...
- Q7. Why would you not take up a finance job when that is your passion ?
- Ans.
I would not take up a finance job if it does not align with my values and goals.
Passion alone is not enough to sustain a fulfilling career.
I prioritize finding a job that aligns with my values and goals.
If a finance job does not align with my values and goals, it would not be a good fit for me.
For example, if I am passionate about finance but also value work-life balance, I may not take up a high-stress finance job tha...
- Q8. Can you tell us more about your background ?
Interview Preparation Tips
Tips: Have a well prepared resume that suits for the role you are applying for.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They asked me a lot of questions based on my resume. I had done a lot of projects and courses related to Finance. I infact wanted them to ask me questions related to that as i was very well prepared. I told them about my passion for finance and the director who was from IIM Ahmedabad started asking me questions related to that. That i answered pretty well.
Tips: Be good at what you do. Prepare all your resume points in detail. Theres no excuse to that. Doesnt matter if its related to the profile you are getting interviewed for.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Except the background and about me I was asked more so of why I was not applying for a finance company and why only Deloitte. I was frank and told them that because of the recession ( euro zone debt crisis at that time ) very few companies came on campus. Hence Deloitte. But also explained them that I liked Deloitte Consulting profile as well because of the kind of work profile it offered.
Tips: Be honest and clear about what you want. They can easily catch you otherwise if you are faking or not.
Do not be hesitant to tell them why you really like them - it could be the work profile / money / etc or a combination of these.
General Tips: Be calm and Cool ? - No. You cant be i think if you are serious about getting placed. [ I feel ]
Prepare smartly ! The more the hardwork, higher the chances of getting your dream job. Many think that it just goes waste but I feel that more than the interview and getting a job you develop a lot of skills under that placement pressure and you should be very positive about it.
Many of the people just chill out completely after placements even if they get a job they dont like.
NEVER GIVE UP ! You spend 70 % of your life at work, hence do not compromise or settle for less. You will regret later on that you did not try enough.
I did get into JP Morgan - Equity Research after Deloitte :) Its a separate story that I left that company as well in 4 months and started www.AmbitionBox.com :P
Skill Tips: Most of them you would know but revise well before the interview so that you dont get stuck anywhere while answering. You should at the bare minimum know the very basics of Finance, Infrastructure planning and Management and Bidding. Also it depends on the coursework you have done. The interviewer might ask you questions related to that.
Skills: Communication, Infrastructure Finance, Financial Modelling, Infrastructure Management, Project Bidding , Valuations, Cost Analysis
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Motivation: The profile was good. But frankly that time since i was more inclined towards finance I wanted Bombay as my location being the financial capital and the office at 30th Floor excited me :) Also there were a lot of investment banks in the new Indiabulls Office building, I just thought I could apply off campus there and get in. In retrospect all this sounds very immature. Net net it was all worth it to help me decide what i really wanted :)
Funny Moments: After being rejected and told over qualified by Credit Suisse and Nomura backing off from placements at IIT Madras because of slot issues I was directly going to sit for UBS Verity.Had prepared the least for this company. Had not changed my resume for the profile it offered. Was not well dressed. ( Not that its VERY important ) Did not prepare anything much. Had given the interview in the most causal way. But against all odds someone had already decided that this was the company i would get placed in - DESTINY ! Felt very strange at that time because had prepared really hard for other companies.
Conclusion - After seeing a lot of my friends getting placed and reading a lot of reviews on AmbitionBox of seniors - 70% of the people get placed in companies they least expect to get into :)
PS: Doesn't mean you stop trying :) Keep trying ! There's immense satisfaction when you get something you truly wanted after a lot of Hard and Smart Work !
All the best ! Most of the advice we give at AmbitionBox and that you probably get elsewhere are just hints to solve the equation and not the solutions themselves. So make your own recipe for success.
Hope this helps :)
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Asked questions about the projects which were mentioned in the resume
- Q2. A few questions were asked about the core intern which I did
- Q3. Asked about the family background
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: 1st round: Panel of two. Asked questions about the projects which were mentioned in the resume. A few questions were asked about the core intern which I did. Asked about the family background.10 got selected in the next round of interviews.
I think for the second round of interviews they selected on basis of CG.
No case studies were asked Just my opinion was asked in certain topics in the second interview which was taken by the partner of the firm. He asked my opinion about construction in India.
I did well in the interview and they liked my story about my projects.
Tips: I think for the second round of interviews they selected on basis of CG.
I started preparing in Mid-November. I think placement is more about yourself. Starting earlier doesn't help.
General Tips: 2nd years: Decide where your interest lies. Have a decent CG at least above 8.
3rd years: Know your interest. Have mock PIs and GDs.
Be genuine. If you don’t know something just tell them, do not act to be over-smart.Just revise your basic level courses. Revise Contracts, IPM, Construction Management.
Skill Tips: Just revise your basic level courses.Revise Contracts, IPM, Construction Management.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. They asked me how would you determine toll for the Jamuna Expressway
- Ans.
Determining toll for Jamuna Expressway
Consider the distance of the expressway
Analyze the maintenance cost of the expressway
Take into account the traffic volume and expected revenue
Compare with toll rates of similar expressways
Consider the economic status of the region
Consult with experts and stakeholders
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: 2 round of interview
First round- technical (basic infra stuff)Second round- HR skills- just a brush up of civil infra courses like Infrastructure Planning and Management(IPM), ECM.HR preparation – slight basic
First round- they took people with CG>=7.5
They asked me how would you determine toll for the Jamuna Expressway.
Tips: I started in September. Obviously early bird catches the fish.
Round: Interview
Experience: HR preparation – slight basic. My HR was very good. Moreover, my intern was in Mumbai Metro Rail, which helped me push in for infra. Also my PORs gave me an edge over others.
Tips: CFA played a crucial role for my friends.
General Tips: Basically puzzles, as they are helpful in almost every company. It provides you a direction for thinking.
www.brainden.com was a good site.
300,400 puzzles book was very good. (Available in DC++)
Have your resume ready early in the semester.Have mock GDs in your group.Have basic fundamentals about what’s going in the country and world. Don’t RG and prepare in groups.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Fundae session by seniors and a resume workshop by some company. Also, sent resume to some seniors for their opinions and I think this was an important part of it.
Tips: I suggest Pre-placement talks, are a must. What is more important is not to believe the PPTs completely and ask seniors about the level of fundaes (finance/tech/otherwise) and preparation required to crack the company. There is a lot of good material on ATKEARNEY and other website. Other than that I used the material available for years.
Round: Interview
Experience: Final offers in my division were 12. There were two levels of case interviews. The first interview was to judge if I would be suitable for the Strategy and Operations profile or for the Technology and Integration profile. There were two interviewers. They explained to me both the profiles and asked me what I wanted to choose and why. Then asked me some general HR questions like why consulting, why you etc. Then started off with an informal case study. It was about a new company which wanted to start a new low cost airline and had no experience in this market till now. It has two options: either to acquire an existing company or to build up all processes on their own. I was first asked to qualitatively mention what all aspects I would consider. After that they asked me what new things could this company do. They were pretty satisfied with my answers and I was confident of getting listed in the next round. In the next round there was single interviewer who was looking quite senior. Asked some HR questions. One case study about a consumer durables dealer which was again qualitative. Asked some HR questions that's it.
General Tips: Lack of interaction with seniors throughout IIT stay was one thing for which I had to pay. I had no seniors in my wing and I had no fundae of the amount of preparation required.
So make sure that you have certain information.
College Name: IIT-Bombay
Interview Questionnaire
17 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Q2. My Biggest Failure
- Ans.
My biggest failure was not effectively communicating with my team, leading to misunderstandings and delays.
Lack of clear communication resulted in missed deadlines
Failed to provide regular updates on project progress
Did not address team concerns in a timely manner
- Q3. Biggest Impact making achievement
- Ans.
Implementing a new software system that increased efficiency by 30%.
Researched and selected the best software solution for the company's needs
Collaborated with IT team to successfully implement the new system
Provided training to employees to ensure smooth transition
Monitored progress and made adjustments as needed
Resulted in a 30% increase in efficiency and cost savings
- Q4. My Hobbies
- Q5. How do I pursue them
- Q6. What kind of work interests me
- Ans.
I am interested in work that challenges me and allows me to continuously learn and grow.
Work that requires problem-solving and critical thinking
Opportunities for professional development and skill-building
Collaborative work environments that foster creativity and innovation
Projects that have a positive impact on society or the environment
Variety in tasks and responsibilities to keep things interesting
- Q7. Old boring question Why MBA?
- Q8. They asked me about the venture I started on campus
- Q9. Went deep into the challenges,
- Q10. Any things i could have done better
- Q11. Asked me to sell the business to him if he was a venture capitalist
- Q12. About competitions I had won
- Q13. About engineering college
- Q14. About roles and responsibilities at work-ex
- Q15. Any leadership roles?
- Ans.
Yes, I have held multiple leadership roles in various organizations.
Served as team leader in a project at XYZ Company
Led a student organization as president during college
Managed a team of 10 employees in previous job
- Q16. Case was picked up from my summer internship
- Q17. How would you approach it like a case and convince me that you can meet the objectives of the project providing all numbers and making calculations at every steps?
- Ans.
Approach the case with a structured methodology and provide detailed calculations to demonstrate meeting project objectives.
Define project objectives and scope
Conduct research and gather relevant data
Analyze data and identify key insights
Develop a strategy and action plan
Provide detailed calculations to support recommendations
Continuously monitor and evaluate progress towards objectives
Example: For a cost reduction pro...
Interview Preparation Tips
Skills: Case analysis, Economics
College Name: NA
Interview Questionnaire
12 Questions
- Q1. The first question they asked was What was so special about me
- Q2. Why would I like to do consulting in the first place
- Q3. They said that Consulting is about working in an unstructured situation
- Q4. Did I face any such instances during my work before?
- Ans.
Yes, I have faced instances where I had to handle difficult clients and resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
Handled a client who was unhappy with the project outcome by actively listening to their concerns and finding a mutually beneficial solution
Resolved conflicts between team members by facilitating open communication and finding common ground
Managed a situation where a project deadline was at risk by priorit
- Q5. Then asked about why I wanted to join Deloitte
- Q6. Since my CV showed some bent towards Operations, therefore they asked me how do I justify consulting as a career option
- Q7. They went on to ask some questions on Operations- What is the quality of operations management done by indian companies?
- Q8. Do you think its all hunky dory or were there any really bad failures in the past?
- Q9. What were the most important events in the past year which affected global supply chains?
- Ans.
The COVID-19 pandemic and trade tensions were the most important events affecting global supply chains.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in supply chains due to lockdowns, travel restrictions, and reduced demand.
Trade tensions between the US and China led to tariffs and uncertainty, affecting global trade and supply chains.
Natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires also impacted supply chains, causing de...
- Q10. They asked me the requirements of my role- What is required to be a consultant? Was I Ok with Travel?
- Q11. How would you build flipkart from a $100m company to a billion dollar one?
- Ans.
To build Flipkart from a $100m company to a billion dollar one, focus on expanding product offerings, improving customer experience, and expanding into new markets.
Expand product offerings to attract a wider customer base
Improve customer experience through personalized recommendations, faster delivery, and easy returns
Invest in technology infrastructure to handle increased traffic and improve website performance
Expand ...
- Q12. Your client wants to enter the after sales service market for passenger cars – 1. How would you segment the customer base? How can you use it to target your services? 2. Examine the cost structure of your...
- Ans.
Segmenting customer base and differentiating cost structure for after sales service market entry
Segment customer base based on demographics, usage patterns, and brand preferences
Target services based on customer needs and preferences
Differentiate cost structure by offering competitive pricing, bundled services, and loyalty programs
Offer value-added services such as extended warranties, maintenance packages, and roadsid...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Guided the interview process into my comfort zone in both the rounds.I maintained my calm and answered all questions confidently. Took time before answering difficult question. Showed passion for consulting and Deloitte.
Skills: Case Analysis, Behavioural
College Name: NA
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. US based medical equipment company with expertise in manufacturing specialized healthcare equipment . After the growth saturated in the US market, they were looking east and considered India & China as one...
- Q2. It was entirely CV based and some generic HR questions
- Q3. I was asked to project the daily sales revenue of a renowned restaurant in the nearby city area
- Ans.
To project daily sales revenue of a restaurant, analyze past sales data, consider current market trends, and factor in any upcoming events or promotions.
Analyze past sales data to identify patterns and trends
Consider current market trends and competition
Factor in any upcoming events or promotions that may impact sales
Use forecasting models to project future sales revenue
Adjust projections based on seasonality and other
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: I was greeted really well by the interviewer into the interview room. First couple of moments (first 2-3 mins) were about introducing each other and all possible efforts were aimed at making me feel comfortable. Right after the introduction from both sides (interviewer and myself), the gentleman started off with a guesstimate question. I was asked to project the daily sales revenue of a renowned restaurant in the nearby city area. I approached the question in a structured way and explained him the steps and assumptions followed in a very lucid manner. He seemed to be quite impressed with it and I actually arrived at an approx figure of 2 lakhs (which was in reality 95-100% accurate). I took almost 7/8 mins to arrive at the figure and immediately after that, he said “thanks” and my first round got over. So overall it was 10/12 mins and went on really well and smooth.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Well a significant chunk of people were eliminated from the guesstimate round. This round as was told before was the make or break round. I was the first one to be called for the case round in my panel. After I entered the room, I was right away given the case. I was given a pen and a paper and they kept on introducing the case to me. I was taking down important notes as they kept on going. The case was a US based medical equipment company with expertise in manufacturing specialized healthcare equipment . After the growth saturated in the US market, they were looking east and considered India & China as one of the two possible destinations for new market entry. The second part of the question was the kind of segment they should go for in their chosen market , mass or premium. And third was all about the kind of entry strategy they should ideally go for, make or buy/acquire.After I started answering part-1 about the choice of the market, I was in need of more data other than the ones provided by them during case briefing. That time, I was given a handout containing detailed information about major economic indicators of both the countries, major healthcare indices, segment related data and make & buy related data. I went on explaining them step by step , but at one of my arguments , they were not fully convinced. But, I still kept my calm and went ahead with my point in a polite way and answered the first part.
After answering the first part, the second part was relatively easy to arrive at. It involved a lot of calculations and numbers and fortunately I actually arrived at the correct ” Profitability” figures for both the segments. After they checked the numbers and found those matching to theirs’, I was sparred from solving part-3 and they discussed some concepts of disruptive innovation with me and some graphs related to it. The interview went on till 20/25 mins.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I cleared round 2 and was called on for the partner round. It was entirely CV based and some generic HR questions. It lasted for about 8/10 mins. No guesstimate or case based questions were asked.
Tips: Parts of the Interview I did well at :Round 1 – I was very methodical in my approach and confident while explaining the rationale behind each and every assumptionRound 2 – Introduced a new concept or metric solely based on logic, which they seemed to be quite satisfied with (got to know about the same later on after the interview) and the ability to arrive at the exact profitability figures for part-2 of the questionRound 3 – Held on to my composure and calmness in front of a senior partner.Parts of the Interview I didn’t do well at :Round 1 and Round 3 were almost flawless. Round 2 , initially I was off guard when I had a tough time in convincing them my logic. Well, there seems to be NO right answer in these kind of questions, but yes for a brief span, my confidence was a bit down. But later on, I brought myself back on track.
General Tips: They really want people who always talk to the point and explain their point clearly. Round 2 happens to be the make or break round, as they say once you clear this round, the final round becomes relatively easier to convert. Overall, I was very satisfied with the selection process and felt elated to have made it to Deloitte USI S&O
Skills: case analysis, Economics
College Name: NA
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