"One key thing I learned that made everything easier for me as a data analyst was the importance of structured thinking and communication before diving into the data. Early in my career, I used to jump directly into tasks like data cleaning, ETL processes—without fully understanding the problem or defining the questions I was trying to answer. This sometimes led to inefficiencies, as I would have to backtrack or redo work because the insights weren't completely aligned with stakeholder needs.
I"
Anushka R. - "One key thing I learned that made everything easier for me as a data analyst was the importance of structured thinking and communication before diving into the data. Early in my career, I used to jump directly into tasks like data cleaning, ETL processes—without fully understanding the problem or defining the questions I was trying to answer. This sometimes led to inefficiencies, as I would have to backtrack or redo work because the insights weren't completely aligned with stakeholder needs.
I"See full answer
"Clarification: Would data insights be presented in the form of a dashboard and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)? (Assume yes)
Hypothesis: Data insights relating to the health of an organization are presented in terms of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and via a dashboard.
Approach:
· Profile Target Users
· Users’ Pain Points and Features to make data insights successful
· Metrics
· Other considerations
Target Users: Since we are talking about the health of an organizati"
Agnes D. - "Clarification: Would data insights be presented in the form of a dashboard and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)? (Assume yes)
Hypothesis: Data insights relating to the health of an organization are presented in terms of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and via a dashboard.
Approach:
· Profile Target Users
· Users’ Pain Points and Features to make data insights successful
· Metrics
· Other considerations
Target Users: Since we are talking about the health of an organizati"See full answer
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"Determine the requirements
Perform basic checks on the frontend before submitting to the server
Length
Check for invalid or required characters
Client-side validation messaging
Perform more advanced checks on the server if required
Does the password include the user's name, etc
Handle server-side validation messaging"
Casey C. - "Determine the requirements
Perform basic checks on the frontend before submitting to the server
Length
Check for invalid or required characters
Client-side validation messaging
Perform more advanced checks on the server if required
Does the password include the user's name, etc
Handle server-side validation messaging"See full answer
"Example:
bucket A: 3 liters capacity
bucket B: 5 liters capacity
goal: 4 liters
You are asked to print the logical sequence to get to the 4 liters of water in one bucket.
Follow up:
How would you solve the problem if you have more than 2 buckets of water?"
B. T. - "Example:
bucket A: 3 liters capacity
bucket B: 5 liters capacity
goal: 4 liters
You are asked to print the logical sequence to get to the 4 liters of water in one bucket.
Follow up:
How would you solve the problem if you have more than 2 buckets of water?"See full answer
"Since I am residing in Bangalore, I will consider the Bengaluru airport. The airport has 2 terminals. I am going to consider the security scan done at both the terminals for the estimation.
Does it include security scans for both international and domestic flights? --> Both
The airport crew members and pilots also go through the security scan. So, should I include only them as well or only the passengers in my calculation? --> Only the passengers
Number of people going through the security scan"
Sangeeta P. - "Since I am residing in Bangalore, I will consider the Bengaluru airport. The airport has 2 terminals. I am going to consider the security scan done at both the terminals for the estimation.
Does it include security scans for both international and domestic flights? --> Both
The airport crew members and pilots also go through the security scan. So, should I include only them as well or only the passengers in my calculation? --> Only the passengers
Number of people going through the security scan"See full answer
"For the purpose of this exercise , I will treat the question as improving the vacation experience
Starting with some clarifying questions
Is this product a part of Facebook or a different standalone app? Part of FB
There are several aspects of the travel experience like booking , planning , packing, the actual travel, post-travel. Any specific aspect I should consider ? Interviewer says I'm free to pick one or more
What is the intent of the product? User impact , acquiring new"
A M. - "For the purpose of this exercise , I will treat the question as improving the vacation experience
Starting with some clarifying questions
Is this product a part of Facebook or a different standalone app? Part of FB
There are several aspects of the travel experience like booking , planning , packing, the actual travel, post-travel. Any specific aspect I should consider ? Interviewer says I'm free to pick one or more
What is the intent of the product? User impact , acquiring new"See full answer
"Clarifying question- What exactly is this product expected to do ? - are we trying to build a community around people passionate about gardening ? or are we trying to give them better tool and seeds or something else ? Do we have any time or cost constraints ? or any specific business goal we are trying to achieve ? Is this a non profit or a for profit venture ?
2) Users: Which users segment are we trying to go after and what are the pain points ? Is it millennials and gen z or someone in Boom"
Abhijit B. - "Clarifying question- What exactly is this product expected to do ? - are we trying to build a community around people passionate about gardening ? or are we trying to give them better tool and seeds or something else ? Do we have any time or cost constraints ? or any specific business goal we are trying to achieve ? Is this a non profit or a for profit venture ?
2) Users: Which users segment are we trying to go after and what are the pain points ? Is it millennials and gen z or someone in Boom"See full answer
"When I joined my second Firm after my MBA, I was given a complex pilot project to manage end-to-end, despite having just about a year of experience. One client expressed concern about my limited experience and raised it to senior stakeholders. While I understood her concern, I decided to treat it as motivation rather than discouragement.
I put extra effort into understanding the complex SAP designs, managed priorities carefully, and built strong relationships with stakeholders to gain their conf"
Prachi N. - "When I joined my second Firm after my MBA, I was given a complex pilot project to manage end-to-end, despite having just about a year of experience. One client expressed concern about my limited experience and raised it to senior stakeholders. While I understood her concern, I decided to treat it as motivation rather than discouragement.
I put extra effort into understanding the complex SAP designs, managed priorities carefully, and built strong relationships with stakeholders to gain their conf"See full answer
"Clarification questions:
What is the mission of the company? To connect people together to unleash their creativity.
Is there any geographical areas that I should concentrate on? It is worldwide.
Are there any constraints? No, there is none.
Success of the usage of the app? The PM to pick.
Approach:
Establish the nature of the application.
Establish the type of users that would be on the platform.
Lay out what the user journey is.
Define the metrics that are relevant.
-"
Ferri T. - "Clarification questions:
What is the mission of the company? To connect people together to unleash their creativity.
Is there any geographical areas that I should concentrate on? It is worldwide.
Are there any constraints? No, there is none.
Success of the usage of the app? The PM to pick.
Approach:
Establish the nature of the application.
Establish the type of users that would be on the platform.
Lay out what the user journey is.
Define the metrics that are relevant.
-"See full answer
"Questions:
Are these bikes for personal or commercial use? Or both?
For commuting, or should we also include recreational bikes (e.g. mountain bikes?)
Should we include stationary exercise bikes, or only those used outside?
E-bikes and motorcycles?
Are we counting children, or just adults?
Should we factor in whether the individual has purchasing power to purchase a new bike? What about renting a bike?
Assumptions:
Assuming we are sizing the market for personal commuter bicycles f"
Chelsea F. - "Questions:
Are these bikes for personal or commercial use? Or both?
For commuting, or should we also include recreational bikes (e.g. mountain bikes?)
Should we include stationary exercise bikes, or only those used outside?
E-bikes and motorcycles?
Are we counting children, or just adults?
Should we factor in whether the individual has purchasing power to purchase a new bike? What about renting a bike?
Assumptions:
Assuming we are sizing the market for personal commuter bicycles f"See full answer