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Updated 14 Feb 2025

YouGov Senior Revenue Accountant Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between Deferred revenue and unbilled revenue.
  • Ans. 

    Deferred revenue is revenue received in advance but not yet earned, while unbilled revenue is revenue earned but not yet invoiced.

    • Deferred revenue is received in advance for goods or services that have not yet been provided.

    • Unbilled revenue is revenue that has been earned but not yet invoiced to the customer.

    • Deferred revenue is a liability on the balance sheet until the goods or services are provided.

    • Unbilled revenue i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Scenario-based question related to revenue recognition.
  • Q3. Discussion over past experience
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

More about leadership talk, behavioral analysis, and scenario-based questions.

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

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

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you think you are a fit ?
Round 2 - Assignment 

Written test covering economic questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Please introduce yourself in mandarin

Interview Preparation Tips

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  • Case study
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Why you , why the company, why this job

Round 2 - Case Study 

Writing test that was allowed to take home

Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Fit test with head of department

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Number of 0s in 1 to 1000
  • Ans. 

    The number of 0s in 1 to 1000 is 192.

    • There are 1000 numbers from 1 to 1000.

    • Every 10 numbers have one 0 in the units place.

    • Every 100 numbers have ten 0s in the tens place.

    • Every 1000 numbers have one hundred 0s in the hundreds place.

    • Therefore, there are 1 + 10 + 100 + 81 = 192 0s in total.

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  • Q2. A simple question which can be converted to an easy linear equation. I don't remember the exact question though.
  • Q3. How to cut a cake in 8 equal parts
  • Ans. 

    Cut the cake in half, then cut each half in half again. Repeat once more to get 8 equal parts.

    • Use a long, sharp knife to make clean cuts.

    • Start by cutting the cake in half vertically.

    • Then cut each half in half horizontally.

    • Repeat the process once more to get 8 equal parts.

    • Use a cake divider or toothpicks to mark where to cut for even slices.

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  • Q4. HR questions based on resume
  • Q5. Why not core?
  • Ans. 

    Core is not the best fit for our current needs and goals.

    • Our current focus is on expanding our reach to new markets.

    • Core may not have the necessary features to support our growth plans.

    • We have evaluated multiple options and found a better fit for our requirements.

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Everyone with CGPA > 6.5 were shortlisted.

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were not too difficult. You just need practice to solve them within the time limit.
Tips: Solve level 1 of all the chapters of Arun Sharma's Quantitative Aptitude. Also, take part in the weekly tests organized by pariksha.co .
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR questions and resume based questions.

College Name: IIT Kanpur

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Other Interview
Experience: Q1.Tell me about yourself.
Then I was asked about my past internship, PoRs
Then I was asked why I wanted to do a non core internship.
After that, I was asked a puzzle (Similar to a puzzle in the book "Heard on the Street".
Then I was asked a guesstimate question. It was: Estimate the amount of Surf (washing powder) used in India everyday.
It lasted for around half an hour. It was a telephonic round
Tips: Be thorough with your resume. They mainly asked resume based questions in this round.

Regarding puzzles and guesstimates, walk your interviewer through your answer.

General Tips: Be thorough with your resume.
Practice puzzles and guesstimates.
Practice a few cases.
Skills: Presentation Of Facts In Resume, Project And Internship, Guesstimate Skills, Case Solving Ability, Quantitative Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why do you want to join EXL?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join EXL because of its reputation for excellence in consulting and its commitment to innovation and growth.

    • EXL has a strong reputation for excellence in consulting, which aligns with my career goals.

    • I am impressed by EXL's commitment to innovation and its use of advanced technologies in solving complex business problems.

    • EXL's focus on growth and expansion presents exciting opportunities for professional deve...

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  • Q2. Case study - Strategy to sell credit cards to Chennai population
  • Ans. 

    Strategy to sell credit cards to Chennai population

    • Conduct market research to understand the needs and preferences of the Chennai population

    • Offer attractive rewards and benefits such as cashback, discounts, and reward points

    • Partner with local businesses to offer exclusive deals and discounts to credit card holders

    • Create targeted marketing campaigns in local languages and use social media to reach a wider audience

    • Provid...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Puzzles - Heard on the street level

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Prepare from Pariksha.
Tips: Be fast.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: They guide you through the process.
Tips: Prepare puzzles from various sources and practice with friends.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Keep calm and answer with confidence.
Tips: Prepare general guestimate.

College Name: IIT Madras

I was interviewed before Jan 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
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 was interviewed 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...

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  • 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

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2017. There were 2 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Although it was mentioned that there will be a resume shortlist but it did not happen in our case. The cpi cutoff for writing the test was 6.0. It was an aptitude test - 40 ques 45 mins (20 Quant/DI, 10 LR, 10 Verbal). The questions were in the average range. One just needs to solve as many correct questions as possible. Around 55 students were selected for the interviews.

General Tips: Practice aptitude. If you do not clear the test then there is no use of all the knowledge you have. Practice puzzles, guesstimates and probability questions. You should know EVERYTHING that is in your CV. Just stay cool and you will surely excel in exl.
Skills: Probability And Statistics, Machine Learning, Puzzle Solving Capability
Duration: 1-4 weeks
College Name: IIT Guwahati

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Round 1: Both technical and HR questions. They were based on R, normal coding questions based on time series, binary search. Round 2: Purely technical questions. He was asked to explain the chemical engine...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were mainly quant,verbal,aptitude and logic questions. It was held on CoCubes
Duration: 45 minutes

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA plus Resume

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Same as above
Tips: Placement Prep was enough.

College Name: IIT Madras

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