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The Smart Cube Research Analyst Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 1 Feb 2024

The Smart Cube Research Analyst Interview Experiences for Freshers

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 5 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 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test consisted of typical questions and was fairly easy

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

5-6 candidates will there be a group and a topic will be shared. Each one have to talk about that for 2 min and will be evaluated based on that

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They will assess your English writing and speaking skills, aptitude questions can be asked. Also you should have a good grip over guesstimates and simple case studies
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It is quite similar to technical round and consists of guesstimates, behavioural questions and english

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study guesstimates and case studies, practice english speaking and writing
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 4 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 - Group Discussion 

The topic of GD was Social media pros and cons

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. If USD1 equals to INR1, then what will be its impact on the Indian economy?
  • Ans. 

    If USD1 equals INR1, it will impact the Indian economy by affecting exports, imports, inflation, and foreign investments.

    • Exports will become expensive, making Indian goods less competitive in the global market.

    • Imports will become cheaper, leading to increased demand for foreign goods.

    • Inflation may rise due to increased demand for foreign goods and higher import costs for raw materials.

    • Foreign investments may decrease a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What happens if cigarette banned by the govt. in India?
  • Ans. 

    If cigarettes are banned by the government in India, it would have significant social, economic, and health implications.

    • Reduction in smoking-related health issues and diseases

    • Decrease in tobacco-related deaths

    • Positive impact on public health and healthcare costs

    • Potential increase in illicit tobacco trade

    • Loss of revenue for the government

    • Impact on tobacco farmers and related industries

    • Changes in social behavior and cul

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Since, I am a Mechanical engineer, so, there were questions related to different engines; questions related to my project, internships, etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your resume well and just be calm during the interviews.

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic questions about yourself and about the knowledge and skills you have mentioned in your CV.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and true to the interviewer.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous process knowledge and why looking for change

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Willis Towers Watson Analyst interview:
  • Powerpoint
  • Power Bi
  • Advanced Excel
  • Smart sheet
  • Insurance
  • Reinsurance
  • Regulators
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just have complete knowledge of your current role and role you are applying. How u were helpful in previous role and how you can be good at new role you applying. Logical Strength knowledge. If you good at excel, let them know about your excel skills. Power Bi and Smart sheet knowledge more in demand. Be confident.

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. It was a mathematical question. Very big.
  • Q2. How many advertisements are running on the yellow line of Delhi metro right now?
  • Ans. 

    The number of advertisements running on the yellow line of Delhi metro is not available.

    • The exact number of advertisements on the yellow line of Delhi metro is unknown.

    • Without access to real-time data, it is impossible to determine the current number of advertisements.

    • The number of advertisements can vary depending on the time and duration of the interview.

    • It would require direct observation or access to Delhi metro's ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: We were given a sample resume and asked to submit ours
Tips: Make it as quantitative as possible. Show the impact of your work

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: I told the wrong approach twice only to realize later how stupid it was. Third time my approach was decent.
Tips: The tip is to not lose confidence and keep trying. Even when you are wrong initially.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: I was not able to solve it properly. And got stuck multiple times and even ended with a stupid advice.
Tips: The case was very unconventional which I hadn't done before. The tip is to just keep trying and try to ask the right questions.

College Name: St. Stephen's College

I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: McKinsey looks for a spike in your resume, people who have commendable achievements is their field of choice, academics, extra curriculars or sports. So be sure to make your resume accordingly. McKinsey adds a lot of weight-age to formal awards, scholarships, achievements (like inter-IIT) etc. But if you don?t have them (like me) you just have to make extra effort to show that you have equivalent achievements.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: First I was asked about myself and mostly my connection to dance and the dance club. (Some interviewers do this to make you comfortable at the same time analyzing your personality). In the first interview I was given an estimation case about the dish TV industry. Here the interviewer was mostly interested in my approach to solving the problem and if applicable my numerical skills. The second interview was a pure business case about the printing business. Here my creativity and business sense (read common sense as applicable to a business situation) was put to test.
Tips: Take on every interview as if that job doesn?t mean anything to you.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What do you mean by repo/reverse repo rate? What is its current value?
  • Ans. 

    Repo/reverse repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends/borrows money from banks. Current value varies.

    • Repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks

    • Reverse repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows money from commercial banks

    • These rates are used to control inflation and liquidity in the economy

    • Current repo rate is 4.00% and reverse repo rate is 3.35% as of August 2021

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is money to you? How do banks create money?
  • Ans. 

    Money is a medium of exchange for goods and services. Banks create money through the process of fractional reserve banking.

    • Money is a universally accepted medium of exchange

    • It facilitates transactions for goods and services

    • Banks create money through fractional reserve banking

    • Banks lend out more money than they have in reserves

    • This creates new money in the economy

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was asked for in the beginning of the selection procedure.

Round: Test
Experience: The written test was on similar lines as the CAT exam – it had questions from verbal ability, quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning. The difficulty level was mediocre. The written test also had an essay writing as and the topic was anything which came out of your mind.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topic for was "Education and Success go hand in hand" – they were looking for someone who can stand his/her viewpoint and has a clear thought process.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR interview had very common questions. These included questions about my strength and weakness, about my managerial skills, about how i handle difficult situation and what my family background is. He also asked me about my long term and short term goals.

In the technical interview all questions were from economics (since the interviewer was from economics honors background):
Various slab rates
Questions from any microeconomics/macroeconomics topic can be asked.

College Name: DELHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on resume
  • Q2. Small Case study ( statistics )
  • Q3. Why analytics and goal in life
  • Ans. 

    Analytics helps me make informed decisions and achieve my goals in life.

    • Analytics provides valuable insights and data-driven solutions to complex problems.

    • Setting goals helps me stay focused and motivated towards achieving personal and professional success.

    • By analyzing data and setting specific goals, I can track my progress and make necessary adjustments to reach my objectives.

    • For example, in my previous role as a mar...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Dual Degree students with decent CPI, relevant projects and extras
Tips: Highlight subjects and projects involving data mining, machine learning, marketing research

Round: Test
Experience: PST had 26 questions to be done in an hour (3 cases) and 20 QUESTIONS in 30 mins general apti (level: 2-3 of Arun sharma)
Tips: practice!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 46

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Since my resume was filled with

College Name: IIT Kanpur
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Case Study 

There was a client data that they had shared. Gave few minutes to understand the numbers and asked questions from them.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation
  • Q2. Notice Period related questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Assignment was around understanding a business case and rearranging slides to create a compelling storyline

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Estimate the number of car tyres sold in a day?
  • Ans. 

    The number of car tyres sold in a day can vary greatly depending on factors such as location, season, and economic conditions.

    • Consider the population of the area - more populated areas may have higher car tyre sales

    • Take into account the number of vehicles on the road

    • Factor in the season - winter may see more tyre sales due to snow and ice

    • Economic conditions can also impact sales - during a recession, sales may be lower

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

The Smart Cube Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in The Smart Cube Research Analyst interview for freshers?
The Smart Cube interview process for freshers usually has 4-5 rounds. The most common rounds in the The Smart Cube interview process for freshers are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Group Discussion.
What are the top questions asked in The Smart Cube Research Analyst interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the The Smart Cube Research Analyst interview for freshers -

  1. If USD1 equals to INR1, then what will be its impact on the Indian econo...read more
  2. What happens if cigarette banned by the govt. in Ind...read more
  3. They will assess your English writing and speaking skills, aptitude questions c...read more

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