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Updated 2 Mar 2025

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I was interviewed before May 2023.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions about Business Analysis methods
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Questions about business analysis methods

Senior Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Difference between annuity and pension, types of annuity and pension, actions done on a policy, policy flow, RI insurance and it’s types and difference between them. Coinsurance, what are the charges when u cancel policy in 1st year vs 3rd ... read more
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I applied via campus placement at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur and was interviewed in May 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 - Coding Test 

It consisted of aptitude, technical and 2 coding questions.
Count the number of dates in a given paragraph.
String and array related questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops, dbms, sql, html, basics of networking.
  • Q2. Standard hr questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Shell Software Engineer interview:
  • Database management system
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare fundamentals like oops, dbms, sql, networking and basic dsa...

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Financial Modeling questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. On projects done by you
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavorial round

IT Strategy Advisor Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Mar 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round one was a one-on-one round with the hiring manager. It was about your experience in similar jobs previously
  • Ans. I explained how my previous roles would help me in achieving success for the role I’m being interviewed
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round two was technical again on my fitment for the role
Round 3 - Culture fitment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The questions in this round are mainly on how you would react and tackle certain situations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview process at times might take longer than usual

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Summer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Mar 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Aptitude Test 

Numerical and literacy test. Not too difficult

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do want to work in the energy sector
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Given a case study, how would you take this problem.
  • Ans. 

    To take a problem from a case study, I would follow a structured approach.

    • Read and understand the case study thoroughly

    • Identify the problem statement and define the scope

    • Gather relevant data and information

    • Analyze the data and identify the root cause of the problem

    • Brainstorm and evaluate potential solutions

    • Select the best solution and develop an action plan

    • Implement the solution and monitor the results

    • Make necessary ad

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Hackerrank coding question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself, remember interviewers are people too. Ask about them

Summer Intern Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There are 8 bottles of milk out of which one bottle is poisoned. What will be the minimum number of persons required to find the poisoned bottle if the person dies within 24 hours of drinking the poison. You have only 24 hours.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

On my resume, my experience

Round 2 - Case Study 

On my previous experiences, intresting cases were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and understand their questions before answering

Inspection Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is least count of any measuring instrument?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About you and your experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the required ability for Job
Round 3 - Structuring 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About hurdles and problem solving

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Q1. Design the zabbix architecture and share how many servers are you gonna suggest the customer to have?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Reliability Basics and Experience in Reliability Improvement, Case Study, Technical Reliability Related Questions etc.
  • Q2. What is Bath Tub Curve?
  • Ans. 

    Bath Tub Curve is a graphical representation of failure rate of a product over its lifetime.

    • It shows three phases of product life: early failures, random failures, and wear-out failures.

    • Early failures occur due to manufacturing defects or poor quality control.

    • Random failures occur due to normal wear and tear.

    • Wear-out failures occur due to aging of the product.

    • Examples include electronic devices, automobiles, and aircra...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is RPN and how to calculate RPN?
  • Ans. 

    RPN stands for Risk Priority Number and is used to prioritize risks based on severity, occurrence, and detection.

    • RPN is calculated by multiplying the severity, occurrence, and detection scores of a risk.

    • The severity, occurrence, and detection scores are typically rated on a scale of 1-10.

    • The higher the RPN, the higher the priority of the risk.

    • RPN can be used to prioritize which risks to address first.

    • Example: A risk wi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Reliability Books by Gulati, John Moubray and speak truth about your past job experience

Skills evaluated in this interview

Senior Reliability Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Data Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Megha Parmar

posted on 10 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical challenge faced
  • Q2. What are your strengths

Data Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Optimal Strategy for a GameYou and your friend Ninjax are playing a game of coins. Ninjax place the 'N' number of coins in a straight line. The rule of the game is as follows: 1. Each coin has a value associated with it. 2. It’s a two-playe... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell Me About urself
  • Q2. SAP overview in PM, RCM, P16
  • Ans. 

    SAP is an enterprise resource planning software used for PM, RCM, and P16.

    • SAP is a software used for managing business operations and customer relations.

    • PM (Plant Maintenance) module in SAP helps in managing maintenance activities like planning, scheduling, and execution.

    • RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) module in SAP helps in identifying and prioritizing maintenance tasks based on criticality.

    • P16 (Project System)...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Technical skills and maintainance of rotary equipments, if u r planning dept then its an upperhand for u.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - u have technically sound starting from the basics to quite advance level. The interviewer remains calm and supportive.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Optimal Strategy for a Coin Game You are playing a coin game with your friend Ninjax. There are N coins placed in a straight line. Here are the rules of the game: 1. Each coin has a value associated with it. 2. The game involves two players... read more
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Shell Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Shell interview?
Shell interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Shell interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Shell 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 Shell. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Shell expect are Recruitment, SQL, Python, Information Technology and HP Data Protector.
What are the top questions asked in Shell interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Shell interview -

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  3. What's your way of accepting changes from the customer? Waterfall or Agi...read more
How long is the Shell interview process?

The duration of Shell interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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