Arthur Andersen Selection Procedure

Arthur Andersen Selection Procedure

Short Listing of Resume

Q. Does company have its own form or uses standard placement form?
A. Company' own form
Q. Does company apply the shortlist to the resumes submitted?
A. yes

Q. Is the shortlist qualifying in nature or eliminatory (merit based)?
A. Eliminatory ( Merit based)

Q. What is normally the ratio of shortlists?
A. About 30 shortlists of 60 applicants ( approx.)

Q. Is there advantage for work ex guys?
A. No, But a little work experience helps

Q. Is there a leaning towards particular background of students in the shortlist?
A. Towards engineers, but the trend is changing

Q. Does grad matter in the shortlist?
A. Yes

Q. What role does extra-curricular activities plays in the shortlist process?
A. Not much role

Q. What qualities should the candidate highlight in his/her resume?
A. Leadership, Academic achievement and interest in a career in consulting with AC

Q. What is the biggest mistake a candidate can make in his/her resume?
A. spelling mistakes, not able to highlight his interest in the consulting and Ac

Written Test

Written test is not the part of recruitment process.

Group Discussions

GD is not the part of recruitment process.

Case Studies

Case studies were not conducted this year.

Group situation

Group situation is not used in for recruitment process.

Preliminary Interview

Q. Does company conducts preliminary interviews?
A. Yes

Q. Is this step qualifying or eliminatory? If eliminatory then normally what is the ratio of shortlist?
A. Eliminatory. There are two rounds in first the ratio is 1:2 and in the second the ratio is 1:3


Q. What is the duration of interview /number of panelists?
A. 30 minutes, 1- 2 panelists

Q. How does the interview start?
A. Personal question or question related to summers

Q. What types of questions are asked in the interview?
A. Personal questions, career goal, why consulting?, Why AC etc
questions related to summers were also asked.
Situational problems ( consulting issues) were also asked

Q. Does company create situations akin to 'stress interview'?
A. No

Q. Is company trying to test the candidate's integrity?
A. No

Q. What do you think the company trying to assess in the candidate during the interview?
A. The main thing that company try to judge is fit of the candidate with the organization, with job. The other primary skills judged are communication and analytical skills.

Q. What type of environment is there during the interview ?
A. relaxed but a bit formal

Q. What type of dress code is suitable for the company? (formal /semi formal /informal)?
A. Formal

Q. How does the interview end?
A. any question for us(AC)?

Q. Does the company repeat interview questions?
A. Yes it might.

Q. How can a candidate better prepare himself for the interview?
A. know more about Ac, visit the web site, go through http://www.mbajunction.com

Q. Does company make spot offer during the interview?
A. No, but early indications are given.

Q. What is the biggest mistake a candidate can make during the interview?
A. Never show that you are not interested in AC.

Final Interview

Q. What is the duration of interview /number of panelists?
A. 30-40 Minutes, 2 panelists

Q. How does the interview start?
A. Personal questions

Q. What types of questions are asked in the interview?
A. Summers related, case based situation on summers, career choice and reasons for same, pecking order of the companies

Q. Does company create situations akin to 'stress interview'?
A. No

Q. Is company trying to test the candidate's integrity?
A. No

Q. What do you think the company trying to assess in the candidate during the interview?
A. Fit with the organization, analytical abilities

Q. What type of environment is there during the interview ?
A. Relaxed

Q. What type of dress code is suitable for the company?
A. Formal

Q. How does the interview end?
A. Any question about Ac

Q. Are interview questions repeated by the company?
A. Might be

Q. How can a candidate better prepare himself for the interview?
A. Know more about Ac

Q. Does company make spot offer during the interview?
A. No

Q. What is the biggest mistake a candidate can make during the interview?
A. By not showing interest


Compensation
Q. What is the total compensation offered by the company at entry level? and after confirmation?
A. Rs. 6,00,000/- p.a.

Q. Is salary negotiable?
A. No

Q. Does company provide accommodation?
A. No

Q. What are the other benefits offered by the company?
A. Overtime

Q. What are the job locations?
A. Mumbai, Delhi