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Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 13 Mar 2024

Top Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. SQL: What is the difference between HAVING and WHERE? Can WHERE be replaced with HAVING?
  • Q2. Aptitude: There are 2 jugs: one measures 7L and another measures 11L. How do you measure 15L?
  • Q3. SQL: What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL?

Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL: What is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL?
  • Ans. 

    UNION combines and removes duplicates, UNION ALL combines without removing duplicates

    • UNION merges the result sets of two or more SELECT statements and removes duplicates

    • UNION ALL merges the result sets of two or more SELECT statements without removing duplicates

    • UNION is slower than UNION ALL as it involves removing duplicates

    • Example: SELECT column1 FROM table1 UNION SELECT column1 FROM table2;

    • Example: SELECT column1 FR

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SQL: What is the difference between HAVING and WHERE? Can WHERE be replaced with HAVING?
  • Ans. 

    HAVING is used with GROUP BY to filter grouped rows, WHERE is used to filter individual rows. WHERE cannot be replaced with HAVING.

    • WHERE is used to filter individual rows before grouping, HAVING is used to filter grouped rows after grouping

    • HAVING is used in conjunction with GROUP BY clause, WHERE is used independently

    • WHERE filters rows based on conditions, HAVING filters groups based on conditions

    • Example: SELECT depart...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Aptitude: There are 2 jugs: one measures 7L and another measures 11L. How do you measure 15L?
  • Q4. Guesstimate: How many ballons can fill in an aeroplane?
  • Ans. 

    The number of balloons that can fill an airplane depends on the size of the airplane and the size of the balloons.

    • The size of the airplane (e.g. small private plane vs. commercial airliner) will greatly impact the number of balloons that can fit.

    • The size of the balloons (e.g. standard party balloons vs. large weather balloons) will also affect the total number that can be accommodated.

    • Consider the available space insid...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Guesstimate, Aptitude, eCommerce domain knowledge.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The position is for SBA but they expect you to be as good as developer in coding. They want someone as good as developer but they don't call him/her as developer and give the designation as BA which I did not like. No questions regarding BA or PM or any Agile or waterfall methodologies 3 rounds every thing about coding (SQL, Python, ) and tools like Alteryx, AWS glue

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If your applying please make sure your coding skills are as good as a developer irrespective of the role your applying for.

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the key failure you have faced in your career?
  • Q2. What do you mean by innovation?
  • Ans. 

    Innovation refers to the process of creating new ideas, products, or methods that bring about positive change.

    • Innovation involves taking risks and thinking outside the box

    • It can lead to increased efficiency, productivity, and profitability

    • Examples of innovation include the development of smartphones, electric cars, and renewable energy sources

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  • Q3. How do you really prioritise your requirement

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please focus more on the basic and core part of the business analyst as it is mostly asked in the interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Aptitude-based questions only.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall you need to have great aptitude and answer the questions with the logic.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical : Difference between if and where? Ways of creating macro? First. Last.? Sql queries? Questions on functions like substr, scan trim, cat, intnx, intck etc. ? Types of merge and joins and predict ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is for SAS opening.
Always prepare your resume and practice mock interview as well as they help alot building confidence.

I appeared for an interview in Jul 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with a strong background in statistics and programming.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and have completed several courses in programming languages like Python and SQL.

    • I have experience working with large datasets and conducting data analysis using statistical techniques.

    • I am proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau and have created interactive dashboards to present insights.

    • I hav...

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  • Q2. Why this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in this company because of its strong reputation in the data analytics industry and its commitment to innovation.

    • The company has a proven track record of success in the data analytics industry.

    • It has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality insights and solutions.

    • The company values innovation and encourages employees to think creatively.

    • There are opportunities for professional growth and developm...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to make a career in this field inspite being an engineer?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about using data to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.

    • Data analysis allows me to apply my analytical skills and engineering background to extract valuable insights from data.

    • I enjoy working with numbers, statistics, and programming, which are all essential skills in the field of data analysis.

    • Data analysis offers a wide range of opportunities to work on diverse projects and industries, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test consists of 2 sections. First section is of verbal reasoning which is very easy. And second section consists of data interpretation, quant questions.
Tips: Speed and accuracy are important in this test. Daily practicing of aptitude can get you through the exam.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: After entering the interview room, the first question asked to me was "Walk me through your CV ".After that, I was asked some puzzle questions, one math question and a case study question which was bit difficult. The interviewer was trying to make me stressed by picking one of my strengths and saying that he considers it as my weakness. He was not convinced with whatever I said but in order to overcome above stress be clam and cool. Say what you know without hesitation, be strong, and be yourself. Last but not the least, don't bluff because he will eventually figure it out, even if you bluff say it convincingly.
Tips: Be perfect about what you have written in your CV and just be yourself.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR round was very cool . Actually the panel was friendly with me. They asked some common HR questions. That's it about this round.
Tips: Be fluent and develop good communication skills.

College Name: NIT Bhopal

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I consulted my seniors for preparation of my resume. I believe that seniors provide the best provide you with the best possible insights in this regards.

Round: Test
Experience: The first round was the written test. The duration of the test was half an hour. The test consisted of questions on data interpretation, logical reasoning and analytics. The questions were pretty easy. The company shortlisted a lot of candidates for the Group Discussion (GD).

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was, as I would call it, an HR and a puzzle based interview. Some questions from probability were also asked. The puzzles asked were tricky but easy at the same time. I cannot recall any of the puzzles that were asked.
Tips: Before appearing for the interview, I would suggest you to solve puzzles from a book named ‘Out of the Box’; the book contains some really good puzzles.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test had various sections. After the written test which was held online, few students were shortlisted for the interview process. There were a total of three rounds of interviews.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The questions asked from all the candidates in all the rounds were quite similar in nature. They were asking puzzles, numerical reasoning based questions and things which would require use of your analytical skills. The questions weren’t difficult and one can easily find them on placement preparation sites. They also tested me on my knowledge of core engineering subjects to ascertain whether I am serious about the tasks I have in hand.

They also asked few normal HR questions. Some of them were about my short term and long term goals and where do I see myself after three years. They also asked me the reason for shift to a non-core field company.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: I had appeared for the placement process for Mu Sigma as arranged by the placement committee of my college. There was no resume based selection and neither there was any group activity. The major criterion for being able to appear for the written test was the CGPA.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Half an hour test which had 5 C questions, 10 math and 10 on simple English.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: Preliminary Round: One Puzzle and a question on probability, I Couldn't answer that puzzle so I started talking about my internship in a great detail and this helped me to get to the next round.

General Tips: It will be of great help if you can solve simple mathematics problems with speed - CAT type.
Skill Tips: Make Sure you do all the common puzzles before you go to interview, E.g 100 gold coin/pirate one which keep repeating.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a business analyst with experience in data analysis and project management.

    • Experienced in data analysis and project management

    • Proficient in using tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau

    • Skilled in identifying business problems and providing solutions

    • Excellent communication and presentation skills

    • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Asking about team work

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Accuracy required
Tips: Easy just need more speed in calculations
Duration: 20 minutes
Total Questions: 15

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: Strategies required for buisness , simple coding
Tips: Strategies required for buisness , simple coding

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A video round followed by GD will be conducted
Tips: Video round may have clips from films like pursuit of happiness and you have to write about video

Skills: Communication , Team work, Stress handling
College Name: SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
Motivation: No need to prepare much being cool and self confident is enough

Saras Analytics Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst interview?
Saras Analytics interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Saras Analytics interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst 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 Saras Analytics. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Saras Analytics expect are SQL, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Modeling and CRM.
What are the top questions asked in Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Saras Analytics Senior Business Analyst interview -

  1. SQL: What is the difference between HAVING and WHERE? Can WHERE be replaced wit...read more
  2. Aptitude: There are 2 jugs: one measures 7L and another measures 11L. How do yo...read more
  3. SQL: What is the difference between UNION and UNION A...read more

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