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First Student Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.4 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
40% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at First Student.

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Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The hiring manager for the team reached out to me directly within a week. First, I had a screener interview over the phone with a corporate recruiter. Then, I had a virtual interview with the manager of the department and 3 other employees.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell me about your experience that relates to this position?
  • Describe how you collaborate with other departments to resolve complex issues.
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Analyst

Analytics

Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation

A deep dive interview with the team or other people involved. We'll check your technical skills, how you solve problems, and your past experience. Also, some behavioral questions to see how you work with others and communicate. Then, a panel interview with a few team members or stakeholders. You might have to solve problems, talk about how you'd do tasks, or answer questions about made-up situations.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • How do you collect requirements from stakeholders?
  • Can you explain SWOT analysis and why it's important?
  • What tools do you utilize for process modeling?
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Analyst

Analytics

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Group Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Group Behavioral

The interview process had four stages: a written test, a group discussion (GD), a technical interview, and an HR interview. The written round included questions on aptitude, reasoning, and English fundamentals. For the GD, the topic was 'Kangana Ranaut's Twitter ban'. The technical interview covered aspects like your goals, projects, and Excel skills. Finally, the HR round involved typical HR questions.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you please share your strengths and weaknesses?

First Student Analyst Interview Questions

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Describe how you collaborate with other departments to resolve complex issues.

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Can you introduce yourself and explain why you think you're a good fit for this role?

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Can you tell me about your experience that relates to this position?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 First Student interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 41.7%
Behavioral 33.3%
Coding 8.3%
Presentation 8.3%
Group 8.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 80%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Neutral 60%
Positive 40%