They asked about my experience managing projects and how I handle resistance from stakeholders. The technical portion included an Excel exercise (mainly using VLOOKUP, IF, COUNTA, COUNT, etc.) on a virtual desktop that lagged frequently, likely due to internet speed. The SQL exercise used outdated software with no autocomplete or script support, requiring manual coding for basic queries and INNER JOINs to combine tables, sort results, and present findings. The computer provided had only a single small screen with no option to project your work, which made it more difficult to manage multiple windows and added frustration during an already stressful process. Candidates should be prepared for these technical and environmental challenges, as they differ from the tools and setups common in modern industry environments.
Senior Business Data Analyst Interview Questions
40 senior business data analyst interview questions shared by candidates
1) Excel related questions 2) SQL related questions
Discuss a data analysis you’ve completed in the past. What was the ask, end product, and impact?
I had done my homework and came in prepared, so none of the questions were really unexpected or things I hadn't been asked before in interviews with other companies. It was more of a "let's get to know you and you can get to know us" kind of experience.
There were technical/analytical questions with the hiring manager, but no living coding. I was provided a case study before the onsite interview and was asked to present through PPT during the onsite interview for 1 hour (including time for questions). The technical/analytical section includes SQL questions and a lot of statistical/modeling questions. R and Python questions were asked based on candidates' background. Behavioral questions were then covered in the next 2 sections.
Basic interview questions, getting to know the candidate, letting them know about the role. Technical questions were also pretty straightforward.
Tell me about a time when you were communicating with someone and there was a misunderstanding.
Paraphrasing - Q: Describe a situation where you had to work with a challenging individual and how you handled it Q: How do you approach your relationship with non-technical users when teaching a technical product?
Discussed my resume, previous experience, and why I was interested in this job.
1. introduce yourself 2. why clorox? why this team? 3. walk me through a time you solved for x-problem (this one was specific to team regarding workforce management) 4. tell me about a time you dealt with conflict on a team. 5. additional questions about my resume, such as why my previous experience mattered for the role.
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