1. 🏢 Company & Role
Company: ZS Associates
Role: Business Technology Solutions Associate
Batch/Year of Graduation: 2025
Branch: IT
2.🗓Application Process
How did I apply?ZS Campus Beats Hackathon
Timeline: April
Interview Dates: - August
- 💬Interview Rounds
Round 1: Recorded Interview Round
Type: English Proficiency & Scenario-Based Assessment
Description: This round consisted of English questions, scenario-based questions, and a listening assessment. Candidates had to answer fluently and logically in the given scenarios.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Your Experience: A straightforward round that tested communication skills and problem-solving ability. Ensure good internet connectivity and practice common scenario-based questions beforehand.
Round 2: Technical Interview
Type: SQL, Puzzles, and Guesstimate
Description:
SQL Queries:
One easy query
One medium query based on window functions
Puzzles (Prepare from GeeksforGeeks to get an idea)
Guesstimate Question: "Number of cricket bats used in Pune in a year."
Difficulty Level: Medium
Your Experience: SQL questions were manageable if you have a solid understanding of databases. The guesstimate question required structured thinking. Puzzles were challenging but preparing from standard sources like GeeksforGeeks helped.
Round 3: Business-Oriented Technical Interview
Type: Business & Technical Discussion
Description:
Discussion on my project
Business-related questions, such as:
How will you convert your project into a business model?
If competitors implement the same functionality, how will you overcome them?
Technical questions:
How will you scale your project on AWS?
What AWS features will you use?
Technologies used in your project
MERN stack implementation details
Node.js and MongoDB architecture
Difficulty Level: Medium
Your Experience: I was able to answer the technical questions correctly, but I lacked a bit in business-related questions. Candidates should prepare for business-oriented discussions along with technical concepts.
- 📊 Overall Experience & Tips
Overall Interview Experience: Positive. The interview process was well-structured, testing both technical and business acumen.
What to prepare? 💯
SQL (including window functions)
Puzzles (GeeksforGeeks recommended)
Guesstimate problems
MERN stack (Node.js & MongoDB architecture)
AWS scaling strategies
Business case studies & market competition strategies
Tips for Aspirants:✨
Be thorough with SQL concepts, especially queries involving window functions.
Practice common puzzles and guesstimate problems.
Prepare to explain your projects in detail and think about their business implications.
Have a good understanding of cloud technologies, especially AWS.
Improve your communication skills for the recorded interview round.
Verdict: Selected
