Novartis

Role: Associate Analyst

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: August 29, 2021

Interview Type: On-Campus/Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Aptitude, Verbal, Data Management, Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Projects, Research Papers

Experience:

This candidate interviewed with Novartis Healthcare for the Associate Analyst role through campus placement in India. The process consisted of three rounds, with the candidate being eliminated in the third round.

Round 1: Online Assessment Test
This round comprised 45 questions to be solved in 60 minutes. Questions covered aptitude and verbal reasoning. Out of 873 students, 32 were shortlisted for the next round.

Round 2: Technical Interview
This round involved two interviewers with extensive domain experience. Most questions revolved around the candidate's projects and research papers mentioned in their resume, requiring in-depth knowledge of these topics. The interviewers also inquired about the candidate's interest among three provided profiles, and the candidate chose Data Management. This round lasted over 30 minutes, and 18 out of the 32 students advanced to the next stage.

Round 3: Technical Interview
The interviewer for this round was from the Data Management domain, aligning with the candidate's chosen interest. Questions were asked about the details mentioned in the resume, followed by basic questions on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing. This was the final elimination round, and unfortunately, the candidate did not progress further. 9 out of 18 candidates were ultimately selected.

Tips and Suggestions:
The candidate's key takeaways included not hesitating to ask clarifying questions, having in-depth knowledge of everything on the resume, speaking slowly and fluently, and viewing rejection as a learning experience.