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Straive Senior Copy Editor Interview Questions, Process, and Tips
Top Straive Senior Copy Editor Interview Questions and Answers
- Q1. Do you have a desktop or laptop to work from home, or so you require one from the organization?
- Q2. Are you comfortable with all the intricacies of both the US and UK varieties is English?
- Q3. Of what style guides do you have hands-on knowledge?
Straive Senior Copy Editor Interview Experiences
2 interviews found
Anonymous
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
Editing a couple of pages of text related to the humanities and social sciences.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Of what style guides do you have hands-on knowledge?
- Ans.
I have hands-on knowledge of the AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style, and MLA Handbook.
AP Stylebook
Chicago Manual of Style
MLA Handbook
- Q2. Are you comfortable with all the intricacies of both the US and UK varieties is English?
- Ans.
Yes, I am comfortable with the intricacies of both US and UK varieties of English.
I have extensive experience working with both US and UK English in my previous roles.
I am familiar with the differences in spelling, grammar, and punctuation between the two varieties.
I have successfully edited and proofread content in both US and UK English styles.
I stay updated on language trends and changes in both US and UK English to
- Q3. Can you work independently?
- Ans. I have vast experience handling multiple content types, independently, for many years.
- Q4. Do you have a desktop or laptop to work from home, or so you require one from the organization?
- Ans.
I have a laptop to work from home.
Yes, I have a laptop that I can use for work from home.
I am comfortable using my own laptop for work tasks.
I have all the necessary software and tools installed on my laptop for editing purposes.
- Q5. How many pages of editing can you do per day?
- Ans.
I can typically edit around 20-30 pages per day, depending on the complexity of the content.
I aim to edit at least 20 pages per day, but can increase to 30 pages if needed.
The speed of editing may vary based on the complexity of the content and the level of revisions required.
I prioritize accuracy and quality over quantity when editing pages.
Interview Preparation Tips
- Style Guides
I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
Reated to copy editing
(1 Question)
- Q1. Related to previous work experince
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.
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- Q1. Financial statements analysis, valuation principles and ratios
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- Q1. Ratios, Economy and capital markets
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is EV and its formulae
- Ans.
EV stands for Enterprise Value, which is the total value of a company's equity and debt.
EV = Market Capitalization + Total Debt - Cash and Cash Equivalents
It is used to determine the total value of a company, including its debt
EV/EBITDA is a common valuation metric that compares a company's EV to its EBITDA
EV/Sales is another common valuation metric that compares a company's EV to its annual sales
EV can be used to comp...
- Q2. Format of income statement
- Ans.
The income statement shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.
The income statement is also known as the profit and loss statement.
It includes revenues, cost of goods sold, gross profit, operating expenses, and net income.
Revenues are the money a company earns from selling its products or services.
Cost of goods sold is the cost of producing or purchasing the products or services sold.
Gross ...
Interview Preparation Tips
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about your self.
- Q2. Find percentage of a number (I did not remember the exact number)
- Ans.
To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage and divide by 100.
To find 25% of 80, multiply 80 by 25 and divide by 100: (80 x 25) / 100 = 20
To find 75% of 120, multiply 120 by 75 and divide by 100: (120 x 75) / 100 = 90
- Q3. Situational base questions
Interview Preparation Tips
Kedar Lele
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.
Brand Management
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Akshay Jha
Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. 2-3 Questions on my CV, my goals in life
- Q2. List all the relevant things if you were to float a tender for ordering tube lights if hypothetically you were the head of the engineering cell of your college ?
- Ans.
Relevant things to consider when floating a tender for ordering tube lights for the engineering cell of a college.
Quantity of tube lights required
Specifications of the tube lights (wattage, color temperature, length, etc.)
Budget allocated for the tender
Delivery timeline
Quality standards and certifications required
Supplier evaluation criteria
Payment terms and conditions
Warranty and after-sales support
Technical support a...
- Q3. You have 3 slices of bread, and a toaster. You can put in 2 slices of bread at a time. Each time, only one side of the bread gets cooked. How much minimum time is needed for cooking 3 slices on both sides ...
- Ans.
Minimum time needed to cook 3 slices of bread on both sides using a toaster with 2 slice capacity at a time.
Cook 2 slices on one side for the first round
Cook the third slice on one side for the second round
Cook the first 2 slices on the other side for the third round
Cook the third slice on the other side for the fourth round
Total minimum time needed is 4 rounds or 2 minutes
- Q4. You have 20 red balls, 14 blue balls. You draw out balls, 2 at a time. If they are of same color, add a blue ball the pile. If the are of different colors, add a red ball to the pile. (i) will the color of...
- Q5. From a deck of cards, you pick out one card at a time, 3 times, with replacement. What's the probability of getting a sequence, where a sequence is defined as consecutive integers drawn in any order ?
- Ans.
Probability of getting a sequence of consecutive integers from a deck of cards drawn 3 times with replacement.
There are 4 possible sequences: 2-3-4, 3-4-5, 4-5-6, 5-6-7
The probability of drawing any one of these sequences is 1/52 * 1/52 * 1/52 = 1/140608
The probability of drawing any sequence (in any order) is 4/140608 = 1/35152
- Q6. Same questions, without replacement
- Q7. I consider a domestic airliner, pull out all the seats, and fill it up with tennis balls. How many can I fit inside ?
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: A basic aptitude test, with Quant, Verbal and LR
Tips: Cover the easiest questions first, from all the sections
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a mix of HR+ Puzzles + Guesstimates based interview.
Goals in life:
Why EXL ?
Why not MBA?
How do you think you fit in here given your past internships ?
Tips: Know your CV inside out
LISTEN to the questions carefully, request you for a reiteration/reaffirm if need be.
I was sent to round 2 because of a slight lapse in listening.
Introspect, search deep inside for qualities which you think make you a fit for EXL
Round: Technical Interview
Tips: They test effective communication, structuring skills.
Keep it interactive, keep talking, elaborating in points to structure well!
General Tips: Confidence and attitude are the best things you can carry with you in an interview!
Obviously you should read up on the business they do before the interview
Its a hierarchical company with strict rules about phones, i cards etc
Skills: Presence Of Mind, Common Sense, Structuring your thoughts , Clear communication
College Name: IIT Guwahati
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
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 appeared for an interview before Jan 2016.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The test was easy.General aptitude test preparation should be sufficient.Prepare via Pariksha and Indiabix websites.Keep the time constraint in mind
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The interview was concentrated on case studies and puzzles and general hr questions like Why EXL and Why analytics.EXL do not expect analytics background at all.You just have to do your interviews well.Communicate your ideas in case studies very clearly and precisely.
Tips: Case studies-Basic preparation that students do for consult companies.Follow Caseinterviewcracked book to get the basic flavour and then practice with friends
Puzzles-www.techinterview.com was very helpful followed by heard on the street book
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very similar to previous round
College Name: IIT Madras
I appeared for an interview before Dec 2015.
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Tell us about yourself/resume
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated and experienced consultant with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
Over 10 years of experience in consulting for various industries including finance, healthcare, and technology
Expertise in project management, process improvement, and data analysis
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results on time and within budget
Strong communication and interpersonal...
- Q2. Puzzles
- Q3. Case study question
- Q4. Puzzles What do you know about EXL Why consulting
- Ans.
EXL is a global consulting and analytics firm that helps businesses transform and streamline their operations.
EXL provides services in areas such as finance, healthcare, insurance, and more
They use advanced analytics and technology to drive business outcomes
Consulting allows for problem-solving and strategic thinking in a variety of industries
EXL's consulting services help clients improve efficiency, reduce costs, and
Interview Preparation Tips
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The interview started with a 'tell me about your resume' question and the interviewers built it up as a stress interview in the initial 5 min burst. After that, the interviewers opened up and tried to make me comfortable, asking me about my passions and interests. After a 5-7 minute discussion on this, they moved to puzzles. They asked me a mathematical puzzle of magic square and a logical puzzle. Further, they gave me a case to devise a strategy to market a Nokia phone(not a smartphone) in your city, viz and viz the target population, urban rural divide etc.
Tips: Be confident and think out loud while solving your puzzles. Even if you're not able to get to the correct answer, if your thought process is going in the right direction, they will guide you.
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: In this round, the interviewer (a Senior Manager in the firm) wanted to ascertain that I had the requisite skillset in terms of my interaction capabilities to handle the role of a Consultant. He focussed on interacting with me whilst he had given me a puzzles or two, to see how I would deal with interacting with the client while problem solving.
Skills: Conversation Skills, Problem Solving Abilties, Basic Aptitude And Probability
College Name: IIT Kanpur
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