What are some of the best questions you’ve asked/been asked during an interview?

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What's a project you are not proud of?

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For FAANG manager role, they described a hypothetical new product and asked how I would work with the engineering team and other stakeholders to get it off the ground. It was basically a case, had to talk through a project plan, operations, financials, team reaources, etc. And I got the offer so that’s probably why I enjoyed that question lol

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Mostly bs’d my way through the typical consulting project steps from requirements gathering/interviews, project planning, risk mitigation, all that crap

Are those real?

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For an engineering position, I was asked to talk through how to estimate the weight of a car using just a 12 inch ruler.

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Measure the surface area of a tire contracting the ground and use tire pressure to estimate total vehicle weight.

Let’s say it’s 5in x 8in x 4 tires = 160 sq in. Standard tire pressure is ~30 lbs per sq inch, so total weight is 160x30 = 4800 lbs.

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For a sales & trading position: if a nuclear power plant in the middle of Florida melts down what do you do?

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Orange juice call options?

If you don’t get an offer why do you think that might be so?

Real question and I got an offer.

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I am a little bit different than most of your firm (meaning I have a rather unique background).

(At the end of the interview) do you have any hesitations about my qualifications matching with what’s required for this role?

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What's the difference between a good and a great PM?

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Not at my present employer I hasten to add...

“What would you do if your boss was a self-aggrandising, sociopathic, petty tyrant, who’s was only motivated by his own self advancement?”

“Errr won’t I be working directly for you?”

“Well exactly.”

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If only...

They asked me about a problem and what alternative solutions did I have, in my personal life. So I was on a scholarship but the money was not enough so I got a job as a waitress.

In a restaurant in China

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I feel like for the first time in a long time, I just bombed my first interview.

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Why do recruiters try and use length of a project as a tactic to try and get a lower rate out of freelancers. One more time For every mushy brained “talent specialist:” IT IS NOT A PRIVILEGE TO WORK FOR YOU FOR LONGER FOR LESS MONEY

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Hello Fishes,
I received a call for interview from Deloitte. However I don't have all the skills/exposure mentioned in JD. Has anyone cleared an interview with similar scenario in big 4?

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How are they paying for a 11+ yrs experienced candidate ?Can I expect 40 LPA? .
CTC is 23 LPA
How will be the interview rounds

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Hey folks, can y’all share tips and tricks to get over interview anxiety? I’ve joined toastmasters to work on my public speaking and communication skills in general + I practice interview questions before interviews. The issue is, when I think about an interview I start to panic. Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks!

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I'm curious to know how many (and which) tech companies have resumed physical onsite interviews in their offices?

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I had two interviews with two people at different companies and each time the interviewer had their camera off stating that they are having connection issues. Is that acceptable for candidates to do?

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I have got confirmation from CBA that I am selected and all the documents are submitted. On the website, my application status is showing as an offer. When can I expect the release of an offer letter. HR told me 3 days back he will be sending it by the EOD or next day but he is not responding after that..

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Hey! To prep for an enterprise ux designer interview would you prepare a portfolio deck or would you review your portfolio site? The role I am interviewing for is the first and only ux designer on a team of predominantly project managers.

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So I think I’m ready to find a new job. I’ve been at my current company since I got out of school and I just feel like it’s time for a change. I was wondering what the best method is when it comes to job hunting. Should I be going through the interview process one company at a time, or just go crazy with applications and try and get as many interviews set up as I can?

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I renegotiated my start date and it’s different from the date I signed on the offer letter. Do I need to request a revised offer letter or is the email thread with the recruiter sufficient. By the way, my background check is already in progress.

Can I reject project in client interview in CGI if I am not okay with roles and responsibilities said by client or it will lead to escalation?

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How many rounds infosys has for laterals??

I have an interview Bloomberg for sales and analytics, can anyone give insight to what to expect at the super day?

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It has been almost 2 weeks since I joined KPMG Global Services, but I have not been assigned any project yet. They are telling again there will be client interviews. What the hell is this? I mean I just cracked the interview to join KGS. And now again why do I need to attend interview? What happens if someone cannot crack client interview?will he not get project and will be asked to leave?

Hello I have an online interview scheduled for power programmer having 2 years of experience what kind of questions can I accept ? Will there be a coding test too if so would it be technology based or DSA?

Hi,
My HR discussion with
Cognizant is scheduled.
Is this going to be a salary discussion or questions like strength and weakness, why do you want to join etc?

Hi Everyone,
I am currently working in technical support in cloud at TCS for 1.4 years. The work is very rudimentary and almost no skill is required for it.
I want to switch to BA role and I have done few certifications, learnt Tableau, Excel and MySQL but I am still not getting interviews.
Any suggestions on what should I do?

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Hello,
Does anyone know how much time Microsoft HR takes to provide feedback after Hiring drive ? I had contacted my 3rd party recruiter contact person but he said the final feedback will come from HR or Hiring Manager only.
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Hi I am CA and MBA with 17 years of experience. Currently looking for job opportunities. I have experience in business finance analytics, MIS budgeting and forecasting. Have worked with brands like icici, Kotak, IDFC first bank

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Does anyone knows how to contact Footprint Coalition found.??? I am interested in work with them, but there is only a contact by mail if You want to make an economic collaboration... Please, anyone?? Also, I am available for work in LA or remotely...

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Hey everyone. I keep coming across comments about the predatory practices of journals but can’t find any details. Could you explain?

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seems like I just started off as an analyst on the wrong foot last May, and have fought to correct said course with little advocacy from any company leadership or “mentors” that have actually made any difference!...

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What’s the most polite way to quit a job without literally saying I just hate the damn thing. For context I love my boss but hate the work. I cannot imagine staying here for much longer. But want to be polite and not so blunt

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What’s the base salary for BCN Associate Consultant in India ?

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Hi Sharks,

Could anyone please refer me to
Capgemini Pune?

YOE - 8 months excluding 6 months full time internship.

Skill set - SQL, Python, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, ETL, Datawarehousing.

Interested roles - Data Analyst, Data Engineer, ETL Developer, Datawarehouse Developer, BI Developer, BI Reporting.

Thank you in advance.

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Hi Fishes, Can anyone shed some light on what does PWC SDC pays to Audit Senior Associate with 2 YoE Post Qualification. Qualification (Chartered Accountant).

I have heard that they are paying good this year but wanted to know specific numbers if someone can help.
Current CTC - 11 L

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Recently jumped 5 months back to 15.5L. Didn't get proper role so started giving interviews again.
Now cleared client round and got email confirmation from HCL PM on offer. HR discussion is about to start.
6.8 yrs experience in Automation Testing and currently in Test Lead position. Getting hired for Implementation Analyst/Manager considering my previous responsibilities held and aspirations. As said earlier my current total CTC is 15.5. How much can I expect? Also do HCL provide joining bonus?

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Can someone advise how to negotiate a higher salary? Offer came in at 90k with no signing bonus and possible 10% bonus end of year. I currently make 87k. First time doing this

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Can anyone share pros and cons about Cognizant BFS in Canada?

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What are some examples of exit opportunities for someone with M&A due diligence experience?

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Just got an offer from another big 4 for a 50% increase in base.
Should I take it or stay where I am and keep pursuing an exit to Tech?
Will it be more difficult to exit if I take it?

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Bain & Company Moving to strategy consulting!
Looking for recommendations for how I can transition back to consulting and mainly MBB.

Background:
10 yoe with healthcare consulting with Strategy& in APAC, Middle East and Australia on varied health insurance consultations working as a director leading data science teams.

Feel like I am losing my MC mojo and want to get some years of experience in MBB McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group

Is there a way without cutting back on pay?

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Update got fired: Based on previous post to pick up a Lower CTC (offer $$) or not
I'm planning on taking a lower money job

How's a response to my future hire a year later

I got laid off due to covid. I picked up this opportunity to pay my bills (40% lower Money)

So had to do this for a while

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Has anyone used Pathrise to help find exit opps? Would love to hear any experiences if folks have

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After you got an offer (from Industry), if you are interested in another role, would it be ok to interview (but retain the offer) till you get a decision?

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Hello All - looking for links, resources , samples on interview prep/practice for sales , account management, partner management, practice management at FAANG companies like amazon, google, microsoft

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In a Big4 deal Analytics group that’s not premier with no path to partner... should I try to move to MBB/T2 to gain traditional consulting experience or try for tech/FAANG... I just wanna make money

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Total compensation / compensation break down estimate for PE megafund ops role w/ 3+ years of experience? Sounds like base they’re looking at is ~$120k, not sure on bonus. I’ll be over that by a bit with my promotion this year. Not sure if I’m getting lowballed, does anybody know industry standard?

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Anyone have insights on what it’s like to work at Aetna right now, with all the CVS merger activity going on in the background? Got pinged by an Aetna recruiter and trying to gather intel. TIA!

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Thoughts on Riveron consulting?

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Applied for a role after speaking to someone who said they’d give my resume to the hiring manager… later today I got an email from the company saying I got a formal referral. Do i reapply?

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Having a baby and looking for consulting exit opps. I’ve been in strategy consulting for two years and recently promoted to manager. All projects were in tech or LS. Prior to consulting I have 10 yrs of Pharma experience with a MS in Engineering (non-CS) and data science. Fluent in Python, Ruby and Java but never coded professionally. Spent several years in process engineering and then project management. Interested in tech or digital health. Any advice on companies, roles and levels?

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Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

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