Favorite interview questions or case studies you've been asked or have asked others?

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It's surprising how difficult it is to answer simple emotion triggering questions like "What makes your angry?" Can I answer honestly and say People?

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@OW haha I'm with you. As long as you frame it appropriately.

I was once asked what's the difference between brown eggs and white eggs? Lol, can't make this up.

@Deloitte Seriously? They probably wanted to hear you say the perceived value or something.

Yes I'm serious! This was for a college internship of all things at a boutique consulting firm. I answered it was genetics and he said their diet had something to do with it as well.

Oh the diff is brown ones are larger. And he wanted to know why

From someone with a math disability: profits increases from 20m to 25m, assuming revenue increased by the same ratio per year, tell us monthly profits next year (assume equal distribution)

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I just had a first round interview with BCG, I did ok in one of the interview and did great in the other one. What are my chances of moving to the next round? More info: Based in Canada, there are two 45 mins interview for first round.

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Today I passed CIPP/US, and earned Security+ in early August. Interviewing for a cybersecurity role at Deloitte tomorrow! Super excited! Interested to connect with fish at Deloitte, especially Deloitte Global. Thanks!

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Hi All- I’d love to hear from the community what the focus areas are for Tier 2 firms in the region Are there certain sectors the various firms specialize/ focus on? It seems like everyone focuses on public sector and tmt. Currently interviewing at a few and would be great to get some feedback. Thanks!

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Hello fishes.

I was reached out by a
Microsoft recruiter yesterday. And I told not interested in the position. Now I feel little bad may be i should have given the interview. Can I reach out to the recruiter again ?
PS: it's been only 6months since I joined in the current company

Microsoft

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One of the company asked if i could join as early as in 1.5/2 months where I have 3 months NP and haven't put papers yet .. i asked one of my senior in my team about this who's already resigning...and she has told about this to the entire team 😶. I realise it's my mistake asking her :p
Now that I'm not hearing back from the company which I gave interview and my environment at current project is a mess atm...Should I just put papers or bear with it till I fine another one..??

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Recently i given a interview in hdfc bank for sales manager Auto loan - but i had intermediate - distance mode ( single sitting ).. they said ur not eligible has per company policy - So did i did some thing wrong in my studies... Is it my mistake.....which is i done 1 yr intermediate. Plz suggest what should I do..... Really I need

I'm looking to find a job like the Forward Deployed Engineer role Palantir Technologies in the UK.

I have become hooked on finding a job that involves solving the kinds of problems they presented during their interviews. Although I got to the final round my performance anxiety got the better of me (I think I wanted the job a bit too much...). I will reapply after working in a similar company.

Is it "deep tech" / "data science" or "smart enterprise" that they're doing? Any advice welcome.

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What sites do you use to apply to jobs? (like LinkedIn, Hiperpool, etc.)

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Had on-site a month ago and recruiter has promised an update several times and not followed through. Anything I can do other than following up once a week? I think I’m the backup candidate but would be helpful to get more clarity

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Have a friend who is at an engineering PhD program. I'm trying to help shape her resume, but would love a second look from those that understand the differences in grad school recruiting.

How long does the accenture recruitment process take? My application is showing as "pending review" since a long time. Is there any way to contact the recruiter? Kindly help.

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Currently at a T2, thinking about applying to an MBB . Question for you MBB 🐠 — if I have a referral and a solid resume, is it pretty much a guarantee that I will get an interview?

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HR : There is GAP in your resume
Candidate : Yes, I was in jail
HR : Why so?
Candidate : I killed the HR who said, "we will get back to you soon".

***Selected on spot****

Bogus warning - satire only, Try on your own risk in your next interview 🤣

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Are there any fundamental differences between a salary negotiation during the start (applying for the job) vs. Salary negotiation during a performance review (you’ve been employed for x time and looking for a raise). I’m in the latter and wondering if there are any maneuvers that are different I should be doing.

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Any idea fishes on what's the last client round in EY Parthenon for Deals Strategy - is it a experience discussion/fitment or a proper technical round.

YOE: 8 years
Poaition: Associate Manager

And what's the salary one can demand??

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Ghosting after on-site interviews is despicable. Recruiting has been a part of my job for years in addition to resourcing & project management, and I would always manage to reply emails.

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Hello!
I'm italian, 26 yo and currently working in France as financial analyst.
Work environment is great, friendly and multicultural but I don't like the job at all.
Personal life is not so nice since I manage to see my family and gf every 30/45 days only. Colleagues have their own lives and at the end we don't hang out much.
My dilemma is:
A) going back to Italy at a lower salary with less growth opps but better personal life or
B) Switching my job here and hold on

What would you do?

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