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ZS Business Analytics Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Aug 2015

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Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Choose between 2 credit cards with different data
  • Ans. 

    I would choose the credit card with lower interest rate and higher rewards.

    • Compare the interest rates of both credit cards

    • Check the rewards program of both credit cards

    • Consider any additional fees or benefits of each card

    • Choose the card that best fits your spending habits and financial goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Introduce yourself?
  • Q3. Why ZS?
  • Ans. 

    ZS is a leading global consulting firm specializing in business analytics and insights.

    • ZS has a strong reputation in the industry for its expertise in business analytics and insights.

    • ZS offers a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development.

    • ZS has a collaborative and supportive work culture.

    • ZS works with top-tier clients across various industries.

    • ZS provides a challenging and intellectually stimul

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Strengths and weakness?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong analytical skills and attention to detail. My weakness is sometimes being too detail-oriented.

    • Strengths: strong analytical skills

    • Strengths: attention to detail

    • Weakness: being too detail-oriented

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Give a situation in which you faced lot of adversities but eventually you came up with flying colors
  • Q6. He asked me about my hobby? And then, asked me to guess estimate on the same
  • Q7. How do you manage your extra-curricular's and your time?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: No negative marking, just go for simple aptitude preparation. If anyone wants to do good aptitude preparation then just go for CAT preparation. Once you have cleared the aptitude test, then everyone is at the same platform.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There was 1 partner and 1 senior.
Tips: Panel changes with every round so never expect that if you have a good impression on one of the panelist then it can get you along with the whole process.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Duration was 1 hour.
Which one to choose?
Given: The type of people who’d be attracted to different type of credit cards (business class, middle class)
1. How to advertise these 2 credit cards?
Given: There are bonus options for employee. Bonus increases exponentially after 80 hours.
2. Which card will an employee promote more?
For each of these questions, you have to come up with an answer at the end. Half an hr was given to think about the case and then they call you in to explain for another half an hour.
Tips: Case study was nothing but simply data interpretation.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1. It was a bit stressed interview. They keep on asking you why you want to go for consulting or analytics or say why ZS. Long term goals, short term goals. I said Photography and he said: "We want to open a photography school in India, now estimate the no. of students who’d enroll in it."
2. In the whole process, he just wanted to know whether I fit in the group or not. He brought me in my comfort zone. 3. He asked me questions about my internship. One of my intern projects appealed to him because he had worked in that area as well. I was able to connect to him.
4. In the end he asked me if I had any questions for him. Now this last part is very crucial. It shows your interest in their company. Do take time and read everything about the company beforehand and show your interest. This is a very important for them to know you.
Tips: My suggestion is that be cool and don’t be nervous throughout the process.

College Name: IIT KANPUR

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What are your major strengths and weaknesses
  • Ans. 

    My major strengths include analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. My weaknesses include public speaking and time management.

    • Analytical skills: I have a strong ability to analyze data and extract meaningful insights. For example, in my previous role, I conducted a thorough analysis of customer behavior and identified key trends that helped improve marketing strategies.

    • Attention to detail:...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If I ask a friend about you, how do you think he'll describe you?
  • Q4. Give me an instance when your attention to detail mattered
  • Ans. 

    I ensured accuracy in financial reports by meticulously reviewing data and identifying errors.

    • Identified a discrepancy in a financial report by cross-checking numbers and formulas

    • Noticed a missing decimal point in a budget calculation, preventing a potential financial loss

    • Detected a data entry error in a sales analysis, leading to a more accurate forecast

    • Spotted a typo in a client's name on a contract, avoiding potenti

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell me an instance when things didn't go as planned in a team and how you handled that situation
  • Ans. 

    I once experienced a miscommunication in a team project, leading to delays and confusion.

    • Clearly communicate with team members to understand the root cause of the issue

    • Collaborate with the team to come up with a solution and adjust the plan accordingly

    • Delegate tasks effectively to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goal

    • Maintain a positive attitude and focus on problem-solving rather than p

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Estimate the number of pizzas sold in IIT Roorkee campus in a month
  • Ans. 

    Estimating the number of pizzas sold in IIT Roorkee campus in a month.

    • Collect data on the number of pizza outlets in the campus

    • Observe the average number of pizzas sold per day at each outlet

    • Consider the days of the week and any special events that may affect pizza consumption

    • Calculate the average number of pizzas sold per day across all outlets

    • Multiply the average by the number of days in a month to estimate the total

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Estimate the number of streetlights in Roorkee
  • Ans. 

    Estimating the number of streetlights in Roorkee.

    • Collect data on the area of Roorkee and its population density.

    • Research the average number of streetlights per square kilometer in similar cities.

    • Calculate the estimated number of streetlights based on the area and population density of Roorkee.

    • Consider factors like main roads, residential areas, and commercial zones that may require more streetlights.

    • Validate the estima...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The company screens the large number of initial applicants through a written test which is of around 90 minutes duration and consists of Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Attention to Detail. The paper was on the easier side that's why it was essential to try to answer each and every question. There was a time crunch though and therefore if you get stuck on a question, it is important to move forward and skip that question.
Tips: To get through this round, practice of the quant section of CAT should be more than enough. And try not to get stuck at one question, attempt all the questions to the best of your ability.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The written test was followed by a Group Discussion in which every year students are asked to discuss something from the current affairs. We had to discuss on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during our gd. Students were evaluated in this round based on their fluency, quality of their ideas and their ability to control the group and put their views forth in a group. Try to make sure that your ideas are heard but don't get too aggressive at the same time. This is more of an eliminative round than a selective round i.e. most of the people (around 4-5 out of 8) progress to the next round.

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: The next round is Case Interview which probably is the most critical round of all. In this, the interviewer explains a Case Study superficially to you and gives you 30 minutes in which you are supposed to answer 4 questions. (all of which have two parts). After 30 minutes, you are supposed to present the answers tothose four questions to the interviewer. The case study of each of the three profiles differs from the other according to the requirements of the profile you are applying for (Ex- BTA profiles are asked to write SQL commands) While appearing for this round, you'll face shortage of time. So make sure you are able to at least get an idea of how to approach those four problems. If you can, try to complete all the questions along with the calculations in the allotted time but if you can't do so, at least have a basic approach ready on how to go about each of the questions. The interviewer will allow you to perform the calculation in front of him (after the allotted 30 minutes) too. You don't want to end up in a situation where you've solved two or three questions perfectly and have no clue with the fourth one. Also, try to have a discussion with your interviewer. Don't be afraid to put forward your hypothesis or alternative answers even if their is a chance that they might be incorrect. The questions will be quite logical, so if you back yourselves and don't get nervous, you'll be able to solve them.

Round: Interview
Experience: Through the previous three stages, the company tested your skills for this job. The purpose of the next two is to find out whether you'll be a good fit for the company and whether you are interested in this job. The interview starts with basic HR questions like "Tell me about yourself"and "What are your major strengths and weaknesses" and proceeded to few others such as "If I ask a friend about you, how do you think he'll describe you?"After this the candidate is asked situational questions such as "Give me an instance when your attention to detail mattered" or "Tell me an instance when things didn't go as planned in a team and how you handled that situation." Be prepared to answer these kind of questions with instances which are mentioned in your resume. (This is where your Thomso or Cognizance, BAJA or FSAE or any other group work comes in) After this, some puzzles/guesstimates are asked from the candidate. ("Estimate the number of pizzas sold in IIT Roorkee campus in a month", "Estimate the number of streetlights in Roorkee) This is followed by the HR Round which is taken by some high level employee ("Principal") of ZS who makes the final call regarding the selection of candidate. It is more or less an extension of the Behavioral Round.

General Tips: Make sure you prepare for aptitude even if you're not appearing for CAT. Almost all companies (even the technical ones) take quantitative ability based tests and mere inherent ability won't be enough to get you to the next round.Try to read up on few case studies (Vault Study Guide, Ace your Case, Wharton Case study guides) to help you with qualitative case studies asked in flipkart etc. Prepare for GD by forming groups amongst your own and practice talking on current affairs as well as abstract topics (for companies like Schlum). You must prepare for the standard HR questions like Tell me about yourself, Your strength and weakness,A few Instances by writing your answers and trying to improve them. Give Interviews to your friends and ask for their feedback. Being well versed with your Resume is a must! You should also prepare Guesstimates from the net. Some Indian guesstimates can be found onPagalguy.com. Last but not the least, be confident and don't lose faith in yourself and your abilities even if you screw up a few interviews (believe me, most of you will). You don't want to be in a situation when you had an opportunity and you lost it because you'd lost confidence. Also, try to be as honest and frank in the interview as you can. Make sure you give evidence of each and every answer from your past (if possible from your Resume) about your strength, weakness and other questions and to show how these qualities can be an asset for the company. Best of luck!
Skills: Aptitude, Case studies, Group discussion, Guesstimates
College Name: IIT Roorkee

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Q4. What is the use of parameters in Tableau?
Q5. Explain the differences between direct and indirect expenses?

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Are you flexible with night shifts?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am flexible with night shifts.

    • I have worked night shifts before and am comfortable with them.

    • I understand the importance of being available for work at all times.

    • I am willing to adjust my schedule to meet the needs of the company.

    • I am aware that night shifts may require a different sleep schedule and am prepared to make necessary adjustments.

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  • Q2. How can you prove to be an asset to our company?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to the growth and success of your company.

    • My extensive experience in the industry will allow me to bring new ideas and perspectives to the table.

    • I have a proven track record of achieving targets and exceeding expectations.

    • My strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable me to work effectively with colleagues and clients alike.

    • I am a quick learner and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why are you not opting for post -graduations?
  • Ans. 

    I believe gaining practical experience is more valuable than pursuing further education at this point.

    • I want to focus on gaining practical experience in my field

    • I feel that further education may not necessarily enhance my skills or job prospects

    • I am satisfied with my current level of education and feel it is sufficient for my career goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why didn’t you pursue graduation in your own home town?
  • Ans. 

    I wanted to explore new opportunities and gain exposure to different cultures.

    • I wanted to broaden my horizons and experience new things.

    • I believed that studying in a different city would provide me with more opportunities for personal and professional growth.

    • I wanted to meet new people and learn about different cultures.

    • I was excited to explore a new city and all that it had to offer.

    • I felt that studying in a different...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The written test had questions from quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After that was the interview round. In the interview round they asked me about what were my goals and where do I see myself in three years from now. They also asked me the reason why they should select me and not others.  
Second round of interview was a telephonic round. It was as follows:

1. A situation was given "You are a sales executive and the order of your customer has not reached his place. How can you help him out with this?

2. I was asked to pronounce few words like television, specialization etc.

3. To make a story on a phrase "dark stormy night ".

College Name: DELHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMERCE

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Each section consisted of 15 questions.If you have a thorough practise on aptitude,the LR and the basic apti part would be not of much problem.The coding part mainly consisted of data structure basic.
Tips: The only tip which can be given is a thorough practise for all the sessions.The practise should be done taking the time into account.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Fortunately for me,they asked me my AIEEE and IITJEE scores rather than only concentrating on my CGPA which was an advantage for me.Training related questions,questions on basic science(fission,fusion etc) were asked.Also my coding knowledge was being tested by asking basic data structure questions.
Tips: Always carry a smile whether its going wrong or right.Be apologetic on your mistakes and tell them you can improve yourself.The confidence you carry is the thing they are searching for in any interview.

College Name: NIT Durgapur

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hey whatsup? (demo)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Everything you can expect. (demo)
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 100

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Everything you can imagine (demo)

College Name: IIT Madras

I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How many samosas does your college canteen sell?
  • Q2. How many chairs are there in your college?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Guesstimate Interview
Experience: They asked me the question. I worked my way to the answer. The interviewers were helping me in the process. Cannot disclose the answer due to NDA.
Tips: Think simple. Start with basics and ask questions to the interviewer. More information is revealed only if you ask them right questions,

Skills: Knowledge Of MS Office, Proficiency In English

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