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Sears Holdings Data Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 May 2022

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 May 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about one of your projects
  • Q2. Technical questions regarding SQL, Python
  • Q3. What is the current role in your company

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Sears Holdings Data Analyst interview:
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Data Visualization
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself w.r.t resume submitted

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Statistical Questions
  • Q2. Market Mix modelling
  • Q3. Assignment as detailed below

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Apart from round 1 and round 2, there are two assignment which has to be done in 2-3 days and sent out through mail.
CRM assignment - Evaluation will be done based on Visualization, out of box analytics and analytical thinking.
Call Forecasting - Forecast how many calls might come in the next month using data provided.

I had cleared all these. To my surprise having two rounds and then technical test was enough to talk some formalities and discuss CTC but here they came prepared with their scenario questions bucket which is not relevant to data analyst part. The main reason, they wanted to steal idea from a potential employee and implement them to their work as they feel being insignificant in their role. pathetic company to say the least.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic SQL and tableau questions

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you work in a team?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Write a a python code to reverse string without slicing.

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find top 3 students in a class
  • Ans. 

    Identify the top 3 students based on their grades in a class.

    • Calculate the average grade for each student

    • Sort the students based on their average grades in descending order

    • Select the top 3 students

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Case Study 

Guesstimate questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Directors ask behavioural questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared with SQL, visualisation interpretation
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Average totals for last 3 months
  • Q2. Running totals in a year using dax
  • Ans. 

    Running totals in a year using DAX

    • Use the DAX function CALCULATE to create running totals

    • Use the FILTER function to specify the date range for the running total

    • Example: CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[Amount]), FILTER(ALL('Date'[Date]), 'Date'[Date] <= MAX('Date'[Date])))

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Walmart Data Analyst interview:
  • Powerbi
  • SQL
  • Dax

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 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 - Technical 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Limitations of Vlookup
  • Ans. 

    Vlookup limitations include limited search range, case sensitivity, and inability to handle multiple matches.

    • Vlookup only searches for values in the leftmost column of the table array

    • It is case sensitive and cannot handle spelling errors

    • It only returns the first match and cannot handle multiple matches

    • It cannot search for values to the left of the lookup column

    • It can be slow and inefficient for large datasets

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Vlookup vs Index-Match
  • Ans. 

    Vlookup and Index-Match are both Excel functions used for lookup and retrieval of data.

    • Vlookup is simpler and faster but has limitations in terms of flexibility and handling of large datasets.

    • Index-Match is more versatile and can handle complex data structures but is slower and requires more effort to set up.

    • Vlookup is best suited for simple lookups with small datasets while Index-Match is better for more complex looku...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Define Excel Functions Sum , Sum if , Count , CountA , Count Blanks
  • Ans. 

    Excel functions are pre-built formulas that perform calculations or manipulate data in a spreadsheet.

    • Sum: adds up a range of numbers

    • Sum if: adds up a range of numbers based on a specified condition

    • Count: counts the number of cells in a range that contain numbers

    • CountA: counts the number of cells in a range that are not empty

    • Count Blanks: counts the number of empty cells in a range

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Limitations of Structural Query Language
  • Ans. 

    SQL limitations include lack of scalability, security vulnerabilities, and difficulty in handling unstructured data.

    • SQL is not suitable for handling unstructured data like images, videos, and audio files.

    • It can be difficult to scale SQL databases to handle large amounts of data.

    • SQL databases can be vulnerable to security threats like SQL injection attacks.

    • SQL is not always the best choice for real-time data processing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Write code to find duplicate Records.
  • Ans. 

    Code to find duplicate records

    • Identify the key columns to check for duplicates

    • Use GROUP BY and HAVING clauses to filter out duplicates

    • Consider using window functions like ROW_NUMBER() to identify and remove duplicates

    • Use programming languages like SQL, Python, or R to write the code

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Write code to describe database and Columns from a particular table
  • Ans. 

    Code to describe database and columns from a table

    • Use SQL SELECT statement to retrieve column names and data types

    • Use DESC command to get table structure

    • Use INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS to get detailed information about columns

    • Use SHOW CREATE TABLE to get table creation statement

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is trigger in SQL?
  • Ans. 

    A trigger in SQL is a set of instructions that automatically executes in response to a specific event or action.

    • Triggers can be used to enforce business rules, audit changes, or replicate data.

    • They can be defined to execute before or after an INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statement.

    • Triggers can also be nested, meaning one trigger can execute another trigger.

    • Examples of triggers include sending an email notification when a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is the use if store procedure ?
  • Ans. 

    Stored procedures are precompiled SQL statements that can be reused and executed multiple times.

    • Stored procedures improve performance by reducing network traffic and improving security.

    • They can be used to encapsulate business logic and provide a consistent interface to the database.

    • Stored procedures can also be used to simplify complex queries and transactions.

    • Examples include procedures for inserting, updating, and de...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. How you get your data in your organization
  • Ans. 

    Data is collected from various sources including databases, APIs, and user input.

    • We have access to multiple databases where we can extract relevant data

    • We use APIs to gather data from external sources such as social media platforms

    • Users can input data through forms or surveys

    • We also collect data through web scraping techniques

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What type of challenges you face in your day today work
  • Ans. 

    As a data analyst, I face challenges such as data quality issues, incomplete or inconsistent data, and time constraints.

    • Data quality issues: Dealing with missing or inaccurate data that can affect the analysis.

    • Incomplete or inconsistent data: Working with datasets that are not complete or have inconsistencies, requiring data cleaning and manipulation.

    • Time constraints: Balancing multiple projects and deadlines, often ne...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sequence of Execution of SQL codes. Select - Where-from-Having- order by etc
  • Ans. 

    The sequence of execution of SQL codes is Select-From-Where-Group By-Having-Order By.

    • Select: choose the columns to display

    • From: specify the table(s) to retrieve data from

    • Where: filter the data based on conditions

    • Group By: group the data based on a column

    • Having: filter the grouped data based on conditions

    • Order By: sort the data based on a column

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between having and where clause
  • Ans. 

    HAVING is used with GROUP BY to filter the results after grouping. WHERE is used to filter the results before grouping.

    • HAVING is used with GROUP BY clause while WHERE is used with SELECT clause.

    • HAVING is used to filter the results of aggregate functions while WHERE is used to filter individual rows.

    • HAVING is used to filter the results after grouping while WHERE is used to filter the results before grouping.

    • HAVING can o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Difference between CSV file and Excel file
  • Ans. 

    CSV files are plain text files that store tabular data, while Excel files are binary files that can contain multiple sheets and complex formatting.

    • CSV files are simpler and more lightweight compared to Excel files.

    • CSV files can be easily opened and edited using a text editor, while Excel files require specific software like Microsoft Excel.

    • CSV files do not support formulas, macros, or formatting options like colors and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How much amount of data you Handel till now.
  • Ans. 

    I have handled large amounts of data in my previous roles.

    • I have experience handling terabytes of data in my previous role as a data analyst at XYZ company.

    • I have worked with data from various sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and APIs.

    • I have also used tools like SQL, Python, and Excel to manipulate and analyze data.

    • I am comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data.

    • I have experience cleaning an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are the different approach you use for data cleaning.
  • Ans. 

    Different approaches for data cleaning include removing duplicates, handling missing values, correcting inconsistent data, and standardizing formats.

    • Remove duplicates

    • Handle missing values

    • Correct inconsistent data

    • Standardize formats

    • Use statistical methods to identify outliers

    • Check for data accuracy and completeness

    • Normalize data

    • Transform data types

    • Apply data validation rules

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Walmart Data Analyst interview:
  • Excel
  • SQL
  • MS PowerPoint
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good Communication
Presence of mind is required to clear interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Python questions dataframe creata
  • Q2. SQL questions joins , windows function,cte
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About what are you working on and your current role.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical skills

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Lowe's user image Sai Praveen Reddy Allam

posted on 6 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Pandas, python, SQL based questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pandas, python, sql, business case study and logical reasoning

Sears Holdings Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Sears Holdings Data Analyst interview?
Sears Holdings interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Sears Holdings interview process are One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Sears Holdings Data 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 Sears Holdings. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Sears Holdings expect are Data Analysis, SQL, Advanced Excel, Analytical and Analytical skills.

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