Techwave Consulting Apprentice Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Q1. Basic question: tell me about yourself
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Q1. Finance related questions: mutual funds, private equity, VC, NAV Calculation, Index funds vs ETF
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Some mcq questions and coding question. Both where easy to medium level. Prepare combination/permutation/Time complexity etc

A question related to Binary search and some other follow ups.

Basic speaking test, english

Q1. What is your analysis of the graphs?
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The graphs show a steady increase in sales over the past year.
• Sales have been consistently rising month over month.

• There was a significant spike in sales during the holiday season.

• The overall trend is positive and indicates growth in the business.
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Q1. Org fit check questions
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Q1. Explain random forest
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Random forest is an ensemble learning method that builds multiple decision trees and merges them to improve accuracy and prevent overfitting.
• Random forest is a type of ensemble learning method.

• It builds multiple decision trees during training.

• Each tree is built using a subset of the training data and a random subset of features.

• The final prediction is made by averaging the predictions of all the individual trees.

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Q2. What is boosting
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Boosting is a machine learning ensemble technique where multiple weak learners are combined to create a strong learner.
• Boosting is an iterative process where each weak learner is trained based on the errors of the previous learners.

• Examples of boosting algorithms include AdaBoost, Gradient Boosting, and XGBoost.

• Boosting is used to improve the accuracy of models and reduce bias and variance.
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Q1. Previous work experiences
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Current domain knowledge test

Q1. What do you understand by Mutual funds?
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Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities.
• Mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers who make investment decisions on behalf of the investors.

• Investors can buy shares of mutual funds, which represent their ownership in the fund's portfolio.

• Mutual funds offer diversification, liquidity, and professional management to invest...read more
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Q2. General rules of accounting?
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General rules of accounting include consistency, relevance, reliability, and comparability.
• Consistency: Accounting methods should be applied consistently from one period to another.

• Relevance: Financial information should be relevant to the decision-making needs of users.

• Reliability: Financial information should be reliable and free from bias or error.

• Comparability: Financial information should be comparable across diff...read more
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Q3. Understanding of investment banking?
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Investment banking involves providing financial services to corporations, governments, and other institutions, including raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and advisory services.
• Facilitates capital raising for corporations through issuing stocks and bonds

• Assists in mergers and acquisitions by advising on deals and facilitating transactions

• Provides financial advisory services to clients on various strategic matt...read more
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Q4. General question about experience/family/yourself.
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Q1. Background check and Educational Qualification
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Q2. Relevant Experience in the job
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I have relevant experience in the job.
• I have worked as an Associate for 3 years at XYZ company.

• During my time there, I successfully managed multiple projects and achieved all the set targets.

• I have a strong understanding of the job responsibilities and requirements.

• I have received positive feedback from my previous supervisors for my performance in similar roles.

• I have also completed relevant certifications and trainin
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Q1. How to calculate Net Asset Value?
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Net Asset Value is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets and dividing by the number of outstanding shares.
• Calculate the total value of all assets

• Subtract the total value of all liabilities

• Divide the result by the number of outstanding shares

• NAV = (Total Assets - Total Liabilities) / Number of Outstanding Shares

• Example: If a company has $10 million in assets and $5 million in liabilities, with 1 million outs
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Q2. Difference between Private Equity and Public Equity?
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Private equity involves investing in private companies, while public equity involves investing in publicly traded companies.
• Private equity firms invest in companies that are not publicly traded

• Public equity involves buying shares of publicly traded companies

• Private equity firms typically acquire a controlling stake in the company they invest in

• Public equity investors do not have control over the company

• Private equity i...read more
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Q3. What do you mean by Mutual Funds?
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Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in stocks, bonds, and other securities.
• Mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers

• Investors buy shares in the mutual fund and the value of their investment is determined by the performance of the underlying securities

• Mutual funds offer diversification and can be a good option for investors who want exposure to a variety of...read more
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Q4. Difference between General Partner and Limited Partner?
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General partners have unlimited liability and manage the business, while limited partners have limited liability and do not manage the business.
• General partners have unlimited liability for the debts and obligations of the business, while limited partners have limited liability and are only liable for the amount of their investment.

• General partners manage the day-to-day operations of the business, while limited partner...read more
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Q5. What do you mean by Capital Markets?
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Capital markets refer to financial markets where long-term securities are traded.
• Capital markets are where companies and governments raise funds by issuing stocks, bonds, and other securities.

• These markets are typically for long-term investments and have a lower liquidity than other financial markets.

• Examples of capital markets include the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the bond market.

• Investors in capital market...read more
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Q1. What is your work in your previous organisation?
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I worked as a Sales Executive in my previous organization.
• Managed a portfolio of clients and developed new business opportunities

• Met and exceeded sales targets consistently

• Built strong relationships with clients and provided excellent customer service

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth order processing and delivery

• Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities
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Q2. Why you want to switch your current organization?
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I am seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in my career.
• Looking for a more challenging role

• Seeking opportunities for professional development

• Want to work in a different industry or sector

• Desire for a better work-life balance

• Unsatisfied with current company culture or management

• Relocation or commute reasons
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