Deep Consulting Solutions Business Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process for a Business Analyst has 5 steps. First, the online application where you get a detailed description of the position, expectations, and hiring process. Second, an online test with general logic and basic math questions, taking 30-40 minutes. If you don't pass initially, you can reapply later. Third, a call with the CEO to check if you've read the job description, understand the position and your own role, and can communicate clearly. Fourth, a practical assignment simulating a real situation with real data, where you prove your project assembly and delivery skills. Fifth, an evaluation of this assignment where you defend your outcomes and reasoning. My process took 6 weeks; it was long but fair. The process and job require responsibility and hard work. If you're looking for a challenging BA position, apply, but if you want an easy job, look elsewhere. The CEO is straightforward about the qualities he seeks. Expectations are reasonable, focusing on proving experience and abilities rather than certificates. The job, cooperation type, and expectations are clear from the start if you examine the materials. This was the first interview where I could prove my experience, not just talk about it, which I found positive, just like working for the company.

The hiring process was pretty good, you know the steps in advance and everything happens rather quickly. My practical test assignment was to describe a current business and offer new business processes. It took a week to review the document firstly by employees and then by CEO himself (as he said). The written feedback was that there were many mistakes, however, I could be considered as a Junior BA. Ok, no problem. We scheduled a call to discuss these mistakes. That's also perfectly fine (and even important, I should add, in terms of getting verbal feedback). In the first minutes of the call revealed that the document stated many facts wrongly so that there was no sense to discuss it. Why wasn't it clear before? I think an issue like that could easily be spotted. If these mistakes were so crucial then I don't understand why this call took place. I would expect a simple email declining my application. I would imagine that the actual review by the CEO was made right before the call or probably during it, and his opinion differed from the team's opinion. The worst part was the CEO's emotions he couldn't control. The CEO allowed himself to laugh so hard and often at the document that some of his words could not be made out. "This is insane", he said, "further analysis of the document would not be humane in relation to you". Such behavior is absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional, especially for the CEO. It also demonstrates a bad company culture. I would at least expect some basic manners and respect. The fact of establishing and ruling a company doesn't give anybody the rights for such behavior. I would recommend keeping far away from this company.

The interview is designed to quickly gauge if your work and communication style align with the company's. While it seems straightforward, you need to meet specific expectations for answering "tell me everything you understand about the company and the position you are applying for." As noted before, feedback is very direct, almost harsh. The interviewer seems to prioritize giving immediate, detailed feedback, which can be tough to distinguish from criticism or even insults when it's negative. This explains why many candidates don't handle it well. The overall process was clearly described and comprehensive. The description that the interview assesses your fit is accurate, as it targets a very specific profile and personality. You need to be someone who can take negative feedback openly and on the spot, make quick adjustments without excessive questioning, and importantly, not take it personally. It feels like there's little room for error, and a "politeness filter" is considered unnecessary to save time. The interview is meant to see if you're a good fit.