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ZS Senior Associate Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 23 Oct 2024

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Senior Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image akshay savaliya

posted on 17 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Pyspark related questions
  • Q2. Repartition and coalesce
  • Q3. Sql second highest salary
  • Q4. Spark basic architecture
  • Q5. Pyspark how to read files. Write code to read csv file
  • Ans. 

    Using PySpark to read CSV files involves creating a SparkSession and using the read method.

    • Create a SparkSession object

    • Use the read method of SparkSession to read the CSV file

    • Specify the file path and format when reading the CSV file

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For data engineer role SQL is must. Do practice PySpark questions. Spark questions.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2022. 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.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

Practise very well in advance with sample cases in mock sessions

Round 3 - Case Study 

Practise very well in advance with real cases with your friends

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Friendly conversation with open perspective and consideration for your asks
  • Q2. Be ready to discuss your expectations in this round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - research very well be authentic and curious during the process

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About past project's
  • Q2. Standalone cost model
  • Q3. PMO

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Focus on SQL related things, some accounting basic concepts need.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 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 

Tests are Pymetrics and an online case. Pymetrics is a personality test of sorts (risk aversion, pattern recognition, etc.) this was benchmarked against successful Consultants. Online case is multiple choice but the questions flow like a normal case interview. You will get a final round interview if you do really well on them. If you just ‘pass’, you have to have an internal designation of a high priority or very high priority candidate. (See advice)

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Standard 2 case interviews with senior leaders, already a lot of material on this elsewhere

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I led campus recruiting for 2 top MBA programs. Every interaction before an interview is important. You really want to be on the high priority or very high priority lists. The coffee chats are not just to answer your questions, we make a 25-minute determination of whether you had an impressive background, we’re inquisitive, and passed the airport test. Make sure you bring your energy to all of it. It determines how much support you get and how many interactions you have with senior leaders during the recruiting process to give you advice.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Internal case of a biscuit manufacturing company. Details about company background, sales, figures are given and based on those 3 questions were asked.

Round 2 - Case Study 

Part 2 of the same case study was asked where the company should go for IPO or expansion in local market. based on the facts, decision and justification had to be given

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and strategic planning.

    • Over 10 years of experience in consulting for various industries

    • Expertise in analyzing complex business challenges and providing effective solutions

    • Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with clients

    • Ability to...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence is key for this job. Even if the background is not an exact match they are willing to give you a shot if you think you are better.

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic devops question
  • Q2. Agile process discussion
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Kubernetes deployment
  • Q2. Ansible basic question
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion with HR manager
  • Q2. Negotiation salary with HR manager

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Ernst & Young Consultant interview:
  • Devops
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1st round is technical, 2nd round tech with manager 3rd is HR round for salary discussion

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. General Accounting Concept

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive and be explanatory with your answers with your accounting knowledge

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 26 May 2021

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Java oop questions

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Recent amendments

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is quite simple for a junior level.Just be confident and speak truly about what you know and what you don't

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