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

Based on 210 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
73.7% Positive experience

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Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Smart Cube.

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Analyst

Analytics · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was easy and relaxed, focusing on projects and my resume. They checked my problem-solving skills. The interviewer was nice, and the office was good, though not too big. Overall, it was a great experience.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Could you introduce yourself?
  • Tell me more about what's on your resume.
  • What can you tell me about your past projects?
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Spend Analyst

Finance · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral

The interview process was smooth and entirely online. They carefully reviewed my CV, asking for specific examples for each aspect. The process involved a written test, followed by a technical round, and concluded with an HR round.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Can you introduce yourself?
  • What's your approach to estimating the number of red cars in a city?
  • Can you provide an example of a puzzle question you were asked?
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Forecast Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Technical Other

The interview process consisted of three stages. First, there was an aptitude test, which I found to be quite challenging. Second, a communication and HR interview. Finally, a technical interview. Although I didn't pass the aptitude round, it was demanding. The technical interview was also tough, but apparently, they consider candidates even if they don't perform as expected. I suspect they intentionally make the tests difficult.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • The aptitude section testing mathematics and logical reasoning skills was challenging.
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Research Analyst

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

My first interview round involved an introduction, some guesstimates, and a question about why I want to join the company. I also got to ask a question at the end. The next day, I had a second round which was unexpected. I was only given a 5-minute notice. This round was more of an HR interview, starting with introductions, then discussing my skills, why I want to join, and why they should hire me. I struggled to articulate my thoughts well, and unfortunately, I wasn't selected. I was quite disappointed as I thought I had a good chance.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Could you solve these guesstimates?
  • What are your motivations for joining us?

The Smart Cube Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from The Smart Cube interview reports.

Given Venezuela's oil exports and its 2009 GDP of 11%, what is its current GDP?

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What is the impact of Federal Reserve rate cuts on the Indian stock market?

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How does the strength of the US dollar, as indicated by the dollar index, influence the commodity market?

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What are generators in python and when would you use them instead of lists?

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How much money does a PVR cinema make in a day from one hall?

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Given 25 horses and the ability to race a maximum of 5 at a time, what is the minimum number of races needed to determine the fastest 3 horses?

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What exactly is an abstract class in Python, and how can you utilize methods from an abstract class within another class?

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What are the key differences in the underlying assumptions between time series models and regression models?

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For a real estate broker, what is the journal entry when a flat is sold on credit?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 210 The Smart Cube interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 37.4%
Behavioral 25.2%
Case 14.3%
Group 8.6%
Presentation 7.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 9%
Average 56.7%
Difficult 34.3%

Candidate experience

Positive 73.7%
Neutral 16.1%
Negative 10.2%

Reports by job function

Analytics 145
Research 35
Finance 10
Engineering 7
Other 5
Consulting 3