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Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hope the students got some insight into the importance of soft skills and why soft skills for Gen-Z during the interview process.Will be happy to answer your queries!
Sushma Singh: What are the academic quantifications required for someone to be eligible for an interview at ZS Associates?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: You need to have 70% CGPA throughout your academics
Prannoy Vikash Chandra: What are some important nuances that one should keep in mind during an hr interview ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pranoy,
First of all, you need to be confident, be true to whatever is being asked, keep your resume inclusive of things that you have really done and not include each and every skill, technology that you think is latest.
Akshay: What should be in my mind when i am entering for ZS placements?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Akshay,We are looking at people who are comfortable with numerical analysis, data analysis, structured good communication skills and a good fit to our culture
shashijaiswal: how can we apply to zs
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Please check on all our open positions by visiting the ZS India careers page
https://www.zs.com/careers.aspx
chaitanya: Hello Ma'am, May I know whether ZS aasociates offer Summer internship for Undergraduates? If yes what do you expect a candidate should possess and what is the process to apply?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Chaitanya we are not offering summer internships as of now.
Shubham: Is this only chat session or some ppt would also be shown?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Please attend soft skills session that we would be presenting in your campus.
Rahul Gupta: What is the procedure of hiring?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rahul, the typical hiring process for ZS includes an online test, case interview, behavioral interview and a Fit interview
ankit Singh: At the time of hiring how much soft skills is important for the organisation in the candidate?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ankit,
Soft skills are really important but we look at it holistically as logical analysis, analytical ability and number crunching skills are as important as soft skills.
Aditya Gupta: What type of jobs are available at ZS
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aditya we offer roles in 3 Capability groups viz. Business Operations, Business Consulting and Business Technology. Please see all open positions at https://www.zs.com/careers.aspx
ANKIT SINGH: when will the recruitment process of ZS start?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ankit, The recruitment process will start in June-July when we visit your campus. We will continue to do engage with you with many interactive sessions throughout the year.
harsh: after how may days i can reapply if i was not successful at my first attempt?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Harsh, we have a cooling period of 6 months post which you may apply to the same or any other desired role
Aayush Goel: What sort of work can one expect to do at zs?
Ishan Tiwari: How would you describe a day in the life of a ZS employee?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: You can expect Sales and marketing based management consulting challenges
Sandeep: Would like to know on the work culture in ZS
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sandeep
We have an open, employee friendly culture wherein we emphasize on values and collaboration instead of strict rules and policies.
Adarsh Jaiswal: what matters the most, softskills or talent?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Adarsh, it should be an ideal mix of both
Ajay kumar: Is technical question will be asked in hiring process?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi....Yes, there would be technical questions depending on the position you would be applying for.
Ishan Tiwari: How is the work and social life balance in ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Please take a peek at #LifeatZS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny8pla91yO8
Adhitya: What is the cgpa criteria to get hired?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Adhitya, it is 7 CGPA throughout
ram Kumar : asking recruiter, towards the end of interview , about our chances to make into or chances to make into any xyz organisation, is polite enough? or should be avoided
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: It is absolutely valid and polite
Ranu Agarwal: I'm persuing B.tech Biotechnology Branch. Am I eligible to apply for ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ranu, Yes B-Tech Biotechnology can apply
anuraag: A resume should be short n simple Why is that so?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anuraag, It is always great to have a crisp, short resume to showcase your skills. You would definitely like to get more facetime with the resume reviewer. Always best to keep it brief and covering major achievements
only
deepa: What should be the proficiency level in English of a student attending Interviews.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Crisp and clear - written and verbal communication
preetika chhotray: what's the average package that ZS provides?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Preetika,
We will have Pre-placement talk done in your college before the interview process.
Rakesh: Do we have weekends off?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rakesh, Yes we have weekends off. Depending on the project and business need you could work on certain weekends
Piyush Sharma: At what time of the year does ZS generally visit for campus recruitments?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Piyush,
Majorly between Jun-Sept and the month of Dec.
Aayush Raj: for a data analyst we have to apply for which post?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aayush, you need to check for jobs in Data Science or Business Consulting on our link - https://www.zs.com/careers.aspx
Vipul Kumar Chauhan: Can final year students apply at ZS ?
Vipul Kumar Chauhan: Is there any ZS off Campus Drive. If so, when?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vipul, we do conduct off Campus Drives. It goes throughout the year depending on the number of needs in the tracks.
rahul Mitra: Sir, could you tell us about the interview round that happen for campus recruitment?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rahul, we have the online test followed by 3 rounds of personal interviews ; case, behavioral and Fit
Shivangi Wadehra: Could you please brief me up on the Case interview?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shivangi, We present you a business case study and you get sometime to review and solve the case independently. We evaluate you on comfort with numerical analysis, data interpretation, quality etc.
Abhishek: For what all role do you hiring freshers?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Abhishek,
For Business Technology Associate, Decission Analytics Associate and Business Operations Associate.
Rahul Kumar : Is hiring process open for all branches
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rahul, yes our roles are open for all branches of engineering
Abhishek kukreja: What skills do we need to develop as a college student to be prepared for ZS ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: prepare for number analysis, attention to detail, structured communication
Himanshu Singhal: Hi Priyanka , I want to ask, After how much time one can apply for the job positions again , after failing from first attempt in the recruitment process?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Himanshu, we have a cooling interval of 6 months
Aayush Goel: At which places in india and abroad can an employee see himself working?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aayush, we have 2 offices in India - Pune and Gurgaon. Globally, we have 22 offices
Rajdeep Chamaria: Does the Case studies round involve Guesstimates also?
Lakshit Bhutani: Why should I join ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rajdeep,
The case study does not include but it can be checked as a 1:1 question.
Rishi Singhal: What's the required skills for getting a good job for a CSE department engineer
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rishi,
It depends on which role you want to get evaluated for .
anujay ojha: What skills we need for zs
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anujay, We look at comfort with numbers & numerical analysis, structured communication, data interpretation skills and a quality mindset.
Pragya Prakash: How can we prepare for the online test?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Its a basic aptitude test, evaluation on English, quantitative ability, logical ability and data interpretation
Sanyam Gupta: Should we add weakness in our resume?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sanyam,
Yes you can but try to be honest so that you can justify this with a few examples.
rakhi: If one have future plans for higher studies, will it have any effect on hiring ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi rakhi,
We are definitely looking for people who are looking for a long term association with us before pursuing higher studies.
Ranu Agarwal: is biotechnology branch btech student eligible for zs?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ranu, B.tech Biotech are eligible to apply.
sonam : whats most important for a computer engineer candidate.. technical knowledge or softskills??
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sonam,
Both play an equal part.
Kalpesh: Do we have flexible timings or work from home policy as well?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes, we offer this as a work style as long as you plan it well with your team basis your deliverables. It also depends on your tenure in the firm.
Jayesh: Opening are for all branches of engineering or specified branches?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jayesh, we hire from all branches
Ramesh Patil: What traits do you look for while interviewing candidates?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We look for - ATD, collaborative attitude, number crunching and analysis
Brig Kakar: Should students during interview clarify regarding role they will be expected to perform be asked..
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Dear Sir, The students should definitely look up for the video job descriptions of the roles we are offering to be better prepared during the interview process. We share them at the time of placement and could be viewed online as well at any time.
Sahil Sagar: If the student has academic percentage of 70% and above without no other extra certificate courses. Would ZS associates like to give the candidate opportunity??
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes
harsh: Do prior experience in coding or analytics give an advantage?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi harsh,
It depends upon the experience range, skill-set acquired during previous employment.
Ayra: Is there a particular dress code ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ayra, that would be business formals.
Ayush Rawat: Is there any chance of getting a PPO in ZS while intership in ZS itself
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ayush, that would be dependent on the business requirement
saksham: Hi, I am just curious to know that what all aspects would be covered in the soft skill session ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Saksham, The soft skills video is available. Please click on play to view it now.
Akshat Kishore: Are there internship opportunities at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: HI Akshat, we have internship opportunities as well depending on the needs in the tracks.
Ishita Dutta: Can freshers apply for the data science related profiles?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ishita,
You can try to check with silky.sethi@zs.com
Aditya Bhardwaj: Is there any referral recruitment drive conducted by ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aditya, We are open to invite referrals throughout the year.
Rishi Singhal: Do you hire wed developers
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rishi, we do hire for web developer role.
Raghav: Is there a scope of working with ZS abroad office in future?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes, as client needs turn up
Suraj: What specifications are you looking in a candidate for the consulting role ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Suraj,
We look for advanced analytical skills, logical ability, number crunching skills and collaborative attitude.
Varun Saraf: What are job roles in ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Varun, please all our open positions at https
://www.zs.com/careers.aspx
AMIT KUMAR: Is chemical branch eligible to apply
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Amit, Yes we do consider chemical branch students
Vinayak Kini: Hello Ms. Priyanka, I would like to know if ZS is hiring for 2018 batch as well
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vinayak,
For 2018 pass-outs, you can apply on our website during May-Jun 2018.
Siddharth Kak: What level of coding is required to ace the recruitment procedure?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Siddharth, for our business roles you do not require high coding skills. Prelimiary coding skills would work.
Vishal: Can a B pharm student apply for ZS??
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vishal, no we do not consider B.Pharm
Aashi: Do you provide internships to engineers?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aashi, we don't have a structured internship program at this point in time. However, we will let you if anything comes up in future.
Rohan Srivastava: Hi, i am unable to play the 'About Soft skills!' video on right, even with the latest Flash player
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rohan, You need to allow the flash player from the SECURE option mentioned on the address bar.
Himanshu Singhal: Hi, I want to ask, After how much time one can apply for the job positions again , after failing from first attempt in the recruitment process?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Himanshu, you can apply after 6 months.
Hrithik Joy: What is ZS, is it a management consultant company?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: ZS is an expertise based firm focusing on sales and marketing (That's a specific area in management consulting)
Sanchita lamba: Does the company provide any higher studies benefits ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sanchita, Yes we have a formal association with ISB (Indian School of Business) wherein you can pursue your higher studies and continue to be at ZS.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Hrithik, yes ZS is a management consulting firm.
sonam: is it good for mtech(computer science) students ??
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We consider Mtech dula degree students only
Siddharth Kak: Will there be any relaxation on CGPA?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Siddharth, no we do not relax CGPA cut-offs.
sonam: is it good for mtech(computer science) students ??
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sonam, we take only M.Tech (integrated dual degree)
Akshat Kishore: How can we keep track of interning opportunities at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Akshat,
We do not have a structured internship program yet. We will keep you updated about it.
Kanika Chhabra: How can we apply for Internship in ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Kanika, we do not have an internship program as yet, please stay tuned for further updated on it
Ravi: The recruitment process is differ for on and off campus ?? ...if yes then which is better to get good perks
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ravi, the process is the same for on-campus and off-campus hiring.
Nishi Narayan Singh : I am perusing B.tech in mechanical Engineering
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nishi,
We are ok with the branch for our business facing roles.
madushree: I want to know what are the skills to have to crack zs case interview section?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Madushree, We look at candidates with strong data analytics skills, comfort with numerical analysis, data interpretation, structured communication skills and a good fit to our culture.
Shivangi Wadehra: Could you please brief me up on the Case studies round?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We will visiting your college in the month of Feb'18 to have workshops on how to solve case studies
Kanika Chhabra: Will knowledge of Web development and Android development be helpful if we are appearing for ZS interview?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Kanika, that would be helpful if you apply to Software Development roles and not Business Roles.
Sarthak Gulati: A good hand in English is must?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sarthak, Good English skills (oral and written communications) are must.
Jatin Goel: What are the major areas where you think people lack, which lead to rejection?
Pragya Prakash: How can we apply for summer internships at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pragya,
we do not have an internship program as yet, please stay tuned for further updated on it
Rajkishor: Is there any difference between CV and resume?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Kindly refer - https://theundercoverrecruiter.com/cv-vs-resume-difference-and-when-use-which/
Nilesh: Could you tell us about the kind of projects your company works on?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nilesh, ZS is a global leader in pharmaceutical and health-care sciences. Hence most of our projects are centered around this domain.
Jatin Goel: Hi, I am a student from ECE branch. Can you please tell what are the required skill sets for BOA.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jatin,
We look for data mining, number crunching, quality mindset skills.
Pranil: When will be the joining for candidates hired this session?
Sanyam Gupta: Applying for a technical job, is it still significant to be a part of an NGO?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: No Sanyam
Priyam Rajvanshi: Is there a machine interview this time also?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Priyam, yes we will have the machine level interview.
Tanvi: What is the minimum time of commitment you ask for?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Tanvi, I am slightly unsure about your question. If in case you are referring to bond then ZS doesn't have any bond/contract policy.
Rajesh: How can one show his leadership skills during an interview?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi rajesh,
You can showcase the kind of projects you have done in your academics and what responsibilities you took in a group.
Anuradha Chatterjee: Hi Priyanka, What will be the case study session all about ? Do we need any prior preparation ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anuradha, There will be a PAN India case contest and will help you understand a lot more about ZS.
Aishwarya Seth : Do you hire or take interns in cyber security?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aishwarya, no we do not hire interns in Cyber Security
Vinayak: Is there any other way if we have less than 7 CGPA ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We follow a criterion of 7 CGPA or above
Siddharth Kak: What level of coding is required to ace the recruitment procedure?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sid,
We only look for advanced programming skills in our Software dev group which focuses on Algorithms, OOPS and datastructures.
Aashi: What is the Cgpa cutoff?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Aashi, We have a CGPA cut off of 7 and above
Adhitya: Any cgpa criteria?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We follow a CGPA criterion of 7 or above
Tanvi: Hi mam, i wanna ask that the is collage curriculam enough or there is something out of the box that we need to learn?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Tanvi, you could practice as many analytical and mathematical problems / business questions as possible along with being very thorough with your course curriculum
Akash Gulati: Is there a waiting period before we apply for the second time in your firm?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Akash, We have a cooling period of 6 months before you can reapply to ZS from the last time you could not clear the interview process.
Gaurav Jain: Does grades in numerical analysis part will be consideration of knocking the resume out or the test would be the main focus.
Sarthak Gulati: Which of the skills can act as the X-factor for selection?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Gaurav,
The main focus would be your CGPA, projects, and overall analytical, numerical ability with logical thinking and problem solving attitude.
Rahul Tulani: Hi Priyanka, I wanted to ask are there any openings for Freshers right now?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rahul, Yes you could apply to our open roles between the duration of May - June'18
Siddharth Kak: Can a candidate with below average english proficiency get recruited?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Siddharth, ZS mostly works with clients across the globe and hence the clarity in written and oral communication
Triveni: What if i break the bond ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Triveni, we don't ask employees to sign any sort of bond contract.
Omkar Ubale: does ZS offer financial Aid for employees who want to pursue MBA and then Join ZS again for a better prospective growth in the company?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi omkar,
We have a well developed MBA program with ISB-Hyderabad known as ELMP. You can visit our website for more details.
Vikram: Hi, Can you please answer my question. I'll write again: I'm interested for the consulting role. How should I prep for the same ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vikram, you could work on your analytical skills by solving business problems and guesstimates. You can also work on sample case studies for consulting firms which are available on the internet
Tanvi: is there any difference between on-campus and off-campus recruitment in terms of any procedure or level or anything ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Tanvi, We follow the same interview process for on-campus & off-campus recruitment.
Gunjan: In this profile, are we eligible to go onsite as well?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Gunjan, It totally depends on your performance and the need in your project at that point in time.
Veena Sreedhar: the purpose of this session?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: The purpose is to educate students better on soft aspects besides the technical knowledge you already have. As, more than 75% of your success at work place attributes to softskills
Ninkesh Neema: I have done projects in machine learning and I have a deep knowledge of sql, will it help me in my interview or do you look any specific skills in the candidate
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nikesh,
You can apply for data science and business analyst roles if you want to opt for deep analytical roles.
HARSH DUTT SHARMA: How to avoid fumbling at the time of interview? It happens with me most of the time on some questions like previous work experiences.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Harshit, you could practice some mirror exercises before you appear for the interviews and be confident about your expertise.
Bhashit Rohit: Can a b.tech student apply for business role?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes Bhashit, you can.
Rohit: What are the working hours at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi rohit,
We have flexible timings, you might work for 11-12 hours a day and may leave early in case of personal work (6-7 )hours on some days
Kanika Chhabra: How many students will u hire from UIET in an yearly placement drive?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Kanika, We do not come with a specific number of people that we want to hire when we visit campus
shweta: what is more important markes or communicatio n skill?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shweta, you need meet the CGPA criterion of 7 and above post which we evaluate on communication skills. A balance of both is expected
Ishita: What are the employee engagement programs at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ishita, ZS offers a flexible working enviroment with a host of health and wellness benefits. For more details kindly visit, www.zs.com
Pratap Dhar: Do comm skills have more weightage over tech skills ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pratap, the ideal candidate needs to have both.
Priyam Rajvanshi: for technical job, what skills should we require?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Priyam,
You can apply for our Business technology group or software dev. group where we focus on algorithms, SQL, coding knowledge etc.
Subrata Das: does ZS hire interns? If yes then how to apply for summer internship?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Subrata, We do not have a formal internship program at the moment. However, we are working on structuring it. Please do follow us on all social media platforms to know more.
archit gupta: What is the minimum GPA required at undergraduate level in order to be considered?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Archit, We have a minimum CGPA criteria of 7 & above.
Mayank: What zs demands from a fresher?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Mayank, we look at - quantitative ability, logical ability, data interpretation and structured communication
sameer: Should we cover personal information during introduction?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sameer,
You can be very specific about you and your academics, please answer about your family background only if asked so.
Radhika Bansal: Hello ! Ma'am what's the selection criteria ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Radhika, the minimum eligibility criteria is 7 CGPA through-out your academics.
Jodh: Are there any ML related posts at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jodh,
Please reach out to silky.sethi@zs.com for the same.
Vikram: Hi Priyanka, I'm interested for the consulting role. How should I prep for the same.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vikram, we plan to visit your campus for a workshop on how to solve study and conduct a PAN India challenge in March'18. Hopefully these will help you to prep for a consulting interview. Spread the word!
Kanika Chhabra: Is there any minimum number of projects we need to work on for getting smoothly placed?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Kanika, no we dont. But you do need to have an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of your project.
Bhashit Rohit: What are the skills, the company is looking for a student who has applied for software role?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We are looking at deep algo, data structures and OOPS concepts
rahul gupta: Can we apply for data scientist job in ZS what is prerequisite for it
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rahul,
Please reach out to silky.sethi@zs. com for the same.
Pankaj: Hi Priyanka, Please describe the case study round. Would the recruiter feed us with information in between?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pankaj, We share a business case study and you would be expected to solve it independently. Post that you have a discussion with the interviewer to discuss your solutions.
Maheshgupta: Hey Priyanka! I want to know about what kind of projects you are seeking in resume
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Mahesh, we would be okay with different kinds of projects. Data based ones would be relatable.
archit gupta: Hi Priyanka! Is knowledge about programming a prerequisite when applying for business analyst role at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Archit, that is good-to-have but not mandatory.
anshul: what technologies are needed as prerequisites for data science associates
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anshul
Please reach out to silky.sethi@zs. com for the same.
Shrey : Do ZS Associates cater for an executive MBA for Marketing and consulting positions in the company?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shrey - http://info.zs.com/lifeatzs/learning-while-growing-expertise-in-zs-emerging-leaders-management-program please refer to the link for more information
Manas Vaidya: Could you please elaborate on your association with ISB. Are there any such other programs that you have?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi manas,
You can visit : http://info.zs.com/lifeatzs/learning-while-growing-expertise-in-zs-emerging-leaders-management-program
Rajdeep Chamaria: Is the use of softwares like Python and R involved in the roles mentioned?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rajdeep, knowledge of Python and R is good-to-have.
chaitanya: Are there any Networking events or sessions from ZS in the near future both offline and online?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Chaitanya, We have sessions planned beginning with soft skills in Jan to a PAN India case challenge in March. You can follow our social media pages to know more
SHREY AMROHI: Do ZS Associate as a company look for an inclination towards marketing and sales aptitude apart from the technical skills for their hire?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shrey, yes we do. However, you need to inclined towards sales and marketing consulting and data.
Jodh Singh: Are there any internship opportunities in Machine Learning?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jodh, we do not have any formal internship program as yet, stay tuned for our upcoming internship program
Mihir Mehta: What else does the firm provide to their employees apart from dividends and bonds?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Mihir,
We have a simple fixed salary structure with ample employee friendly perks like free food, transport, broadband allowance etc. but we do not pay bonds and dividends.
neha: Can you please give brief of what are the skills to have to crack zs case interview section?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Neha, you need to good with numbers, mathematical caluclations, number-crunching abilities and logical thinking.
JAYESH SABOO: Will internships in industries as TATA Motors make difference?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jayesh, all internships have weightage. You need to see where to leverage it well during the interview process.
Sakshi singh: Hii maam what should we do to apply in your company
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Please maintain a 7 and above CGPA and keep follow our careers page well to know when the opportunities are coming up
Manas Vaidya: Hi. I was wondering if even ZS has an up or out policy like some of the other management consulting firms do.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi manas,
We do not have such a policy . We have bi-annual performance cycle wherin each employee is given adequate opportunity to scale-up
Gagneet Singh: Hi Priyanka, could you tell me a bit about what is expected from a candidate in the behavioral and fit interviews?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Gagneet, you need to have thorough and in-depth knowledge of your project, your current work experience if applicable. And a basic understanding of ZS as a firm and the job that you are applying for.
Zahid Akhtar: Recruitment is basically based on the organisation requirement or the candidate's skills ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Zahid, This would depend on both, the firm requirements and your skill set.
Roshan Nayak: What are three crucial things that ZS, in particular, looks for in a candidate and why?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Roshni, You need to prove yourself in Quantitative ability, Logical Ability, Data Interpretation and Structured communication.
Nikhil: How to maintain a balance between being more expressive or just answering on how much is required while attending an interview?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nikhil,
Keep your answers to the point, instead narrating like a story break your answer into simple points in a continuous flow.
Akshit Goyal: Hey, I am from BITS Goa. Do fresh recruits in Decision Analytics or Business Operations roles get to have any client facing responsibilities.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes Akshit, you will initially get to work collaboratively with our team who inturn work with clients. As you learn to take more responsibilities your eventually get client facing role as well.
Jatin Goel: What are the major areas where you think people lack, while appearing for interviews?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jatin,
Majorly on the analytical abilities and understanding about the expectation a company has from a candidate for a specific role.
Ashutosh Khan: Does body language plays an important role during interview?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ashutosh,
yes it does play an important . Please plug and play the Soft Skills video we have designed for you.
Shwetansu : How to clear the psychometric test in recruitment process?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shwetanshu, we do not have a psychometric test in the ZS hiring process. However we do have video interviews which analyses your behavioral and problem solving skills.
Harshit Goyal: Hi Priyanka, what is the criteria of the selection in the video round of interview process?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Harshit, The video interviews will evaluate you on guesstimates, behavioral aspects, comfort with numbers etc.
Gagan Deep Dhand: How can i improve my soft skills?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Please focus on the four softskills we have mentioned in the video session. While logging in this session you must have seen the video and it covers all the ways and means that help you enhance your employable softskills
Pradyot Khatua: Hi Priyanka, Can you please share what you are specifically looking for in candidates applying for business technology analyst role?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pradyot,
We are looking for deep coding knowledge with good SQL knowledge as well.
Ankush mangla: maam my speciality is html,css, php, javascript,wordpress
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ankush, You can apply for our Software development role on our website.
ravi tiwari: what achievements do zs look for in our resume?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Your project work (where you may or may not have lead a team), certifications and any internship that you may have
Sakshi Sonker : I am trying to define soft skills in my word what I understand from soft skill word. I am requesting to you mam please give me some tips so that I can improve myself.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sakshi. The video mentioned on the right side of the screen has a link which will walk you through the details of soft skills.
Ishita: Behavior based interviewing seems to be the standard these days apart from normal interview processes. Does this company follow such processes?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ishita. yes we do.
Nitin: Do we have any programs in ZS for soft skills development which could help us?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nitin,
We do have such sessions and bootcamps planned for your successful onboarding at ZS.
Shubham Agrawal: could you please explain about the work for BOA
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Please refer to the link - https://www.firstnaukri.com/careers/customised/landingpage/zs/562017/rd.html
Mayank Garg: Can we apply for data scientist job in ZS what is prerequisite for it
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Mayank, You can reach out to silky.sethi@zs.com
Vinayak: Mam why you have considered 7 CGPA ? In some Institute it is easy to get that but in our college it is not as simple as that ! An am not eligible for ur hiring , is their any other way ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vinayak, no we do not relax the CGPA cut-off.
Kshitij Khanduja: Does ZS offer 6-8 week summer internships for pre-final year students?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jodh, we do not have any formal internship program as yet, stay tuned for our upcoming internship program
Rajat Tanwar: Does applying again means that one have to go through the whole process again ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi rajat,
Yes you will have to undergo for the full process again once you apply after the cooling period.
Vinayak Kini: Hello Ms. Priyanka, I would like to know if ZS is hiring for 2018 batch as well
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Vinayak, please apply during May - June'18 duration.
chaitanya: Hello Ma'am, May I know whether ZS aasociates offer Summer internship for Undergraduates? If yes what do you expect a candidate should possess and what is the process to apply?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Chaitanya, We do not have a structured internship program at the moment. However, we will soon be coming up with one. Please follow us on our social media to know more.
Shubham Srivastava: I have a very good experience with data analysis during my college years but lack in fulfilling the minimum criteria of 70% CGPA. Will I get considered? My Percentage is 68%.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shubham,
We follow a criteria of 7 CGPA and above only.
Mihir Mehta: Choosing ZS over other consultancy firm??
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes, we believe we are different from other consulting firms as we are an expertise based firms in Sales and Marketing. Also, on culture aspect - please follow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny8pla91yO8
Rajdeep Chamaria: You mentioned we need to solve the case studies independently, but that is usually an interactive process, with many questions in between, so how is it exactly?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rajdeep, the candidate is expected to solve the case study independently on pen and paper. Post which there will be a one-on-one interview with the panel member.
Harish: Do ZS consider candidates who have dead backlogs?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Harish, yes we do.
Sameer: Mam do we work in shifts?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi,
We do not have a specific shift criteria but generally it is 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM and 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Rupesh Raj: What is the range of packages offered
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We will share the same during the PPT session prior to your campus
Nitish: What are few resources to develop soft skills for placements
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nitish, I hope you have gone through the soft skills video we have designed for you. If not, then please plug and play that video.
Sarthak Gulati: What is difference between consulting and advisory profile?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sarthak, please see the video job descriptions to get a clear understanding.
https://www.firstnaukri.com/careers/customised/landingpage/zs/562017/rd.html
Jyotiman Lahkar: Is it possible to crack an analytics interview without much prior knowledge of Machine learning and analytics?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jyotiman,
It is possible if you have detailed understanding about guesstimates, cracking business case with focus onto data mining, number crunching and logical analysis.
Divyesh: Do you have any business analyst jobs in your company? Please tell
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Divyesh, yes we do. Please see all open positions at https://www.zs.com/careers.aspx
kandukuri saiomkar: Hi Priyanka, Omkar here from BITS GOA . What is the career progression followed by BOA. As in the employee structure in ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Omkar, Please refer to the video job description on https://www.firstnaukri.com/careers/customised/landingpage/zs/562017/rd.html
Ronak Chandak: Do the employees get offshore working opportunities ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ronak, Yes they do. Depending on the business requirement.
shashi bhushan: Mam when will u visit Uiet campus of panjab university chandigarh
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shashi, We will visit your campus sometime in August like we do every year
PRANNOY VIKASH CHANDRA: Does ZS provide opportunities for higher studies to its employees ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pranoy,
Yes we do have an MBA program known as ELMP. You can check our website for more details.
Purva Kabra: What do i need to do to improve interpersonal skills? Please Guide
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Purva, please refer to this article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways-improve-your-interpersonal-skills-brady-flavin/
Akshit: How is growth in zs as a technology analyst?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Akshit, please see the video job description to know more.
https://www.fir stnaukri.com/ca reers/customise d/landingpage/z s/562017/rd.htm l
Abhishek: Hi Ma'am, do you have a test which checks communications after we apply to you company? If yes could you help me suggest what needs to be done
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Abhishek
We have a machine interview in the process which focuses on your communication and softskills.
Sanchita lamba: Does the company provide any higher studies benefits ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Sanchita, We have tied up with ISB for a formal higher education program. You can continue to be at ZS and also pursue your higher studies.
Kanika: Average package of ZS
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Kanika, the same will be shared with you college placement team.
Jatin Goel: What are the major areas where you think people lack at, while appearing for interviews?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jatin,
Majorly about understanding the role they are applying for, lesser number crunching, analytical, logical understanding.
shubham: what to do when a candidate do not know the answer to a question in the interview
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shubham, You can politely tell the interviewer that you don't have knowledge about that particular skill/technology but if given a chance, you would learn and ensure to prove yourself on that.
ranjan: I have done many online courses, do they have some weightage in the interviews?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ranjan, yes all these courses will have some value-add. Please understand when to leverage these during the interview process.
Jhanvi: You preesentation flaoted says its 85% soft skills and 15% technical skills , How much weightage is given to technical knowledge in taht case
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Jhanvi, the presentation is speaking of statists basis which we believe you also give importance to softer aspects. We will have a balanced evaluation basis both your technical and soft aspects
Rajdeep Chamaria: Good evening Ma'am. I wanted to ask if the pace at which we grow inside the company holds any bias to our engineering background.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rajdeep,
There is no specific reason as such. If the employee is performing, motivated and has a learning ability he/she will automatically grow up in the ladder.
Anirban Bhattacharya: How much of coding knowledge is required for the applicants for the technical analyst role?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anirban,
Yes we do check good coding and programming knowledge in a candidate.
shashijaiswal: when will be there test
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shashi, we will keep you posted on this.
Ishan Tiwari: Hey Priyanka, I think you missed my question somehow. Can you tell me what challenges does a Data Analyst face at ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ishan, We look at skills like comfort with numbers & numerical analysis, data interpretation, structured communication skills to name a few for a data analyst. ZS works in a fast paced environment, hence we look at people who can be a good fit to our culture
SAKSHAM MEHTA: The cases we are required to solve require more quantitative or qualitative skills?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Saksham,
It is a good mix of both.
PRIYA MURMU: ma'am is there any position available so that I could apply off campus in your organization for consultant profile.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Priya, I believe you are a fresher and as a fresher we will be able to look at an associate level profile. please refer to the video JD's - https://www.firstnaukri.com/careers/customised/landingpage/zs/562017/rd.html and apply for off campus accordingly (We have frequent off campus drives)
HARSH DUTT SHARMA: Does your aptitude test comprises of just verbal, non verbal, quantitative or some technical parts like coding etc?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi harsh,
It does for Business Technology Analyst role and Software development roles.
Ramy: Mam what are the topics the we should prepare for the technical round apart from soft skills?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ramy, You have to be really good in numbers, quantitative ability, logical ability, analytical skills.
Anaya: Whats the probation period ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anaya, we do not have a probation period but we expect you to adapt our fast paced environment and perform accordingly
anujay ojha: What is difference between daa and boi profile
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Anujay, please refer to - https://www.firstnaukri.com/careers/customised/landingpage/zs/562017/rd.html
Tavishi Gurnani : Hi Priyanka, Which all languages are must to have ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Tavishi, you need to have proficiency in English
Omkar Ubale: Hi priyanka, Out of the 3 roles that are open for freshers, which ones do not require Coding knowledge? You mentioned that SQL is required for the Business Technology Analyst role
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Omkar,
Business Operations and Decision Analytics Associate role.
Rahul: what is the selection process, if I am applying from campus?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rahul, we have an online test, followed by video interview, case, behavior and Fit interviews
Srinath: What do you look for in a candidate?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: We look at Structured oral and written communication, quantitative/quantitative ability, logical ability and data interpretation
shubham kumar: mam, i am a chemical engineer, what is there for me who is not interested in his field anymore.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi,
You are eligible for all our business facing roles.
Ashray: Should an INSTRUMENTATION student have some other specific skills to be eligible
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ashray, thorough understanding of data should be very helpful.
shivam yadav: hi mam when is generally joining date for new recruit's?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shivam, We look at a joining date beginning May for our campus hires.
Gyan Ganga Singh: Hello mam, I want to ask that What makes ZS difeerent from other companies ? i.e. why should one prefer ZS over others ?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Gyan, please refer to - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny8pla91yO8
ANKIT SINGH: i have already applied for ZS through firstnaukricom and i m presently in 8th sem
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Thank you for applying with ZS. We look forward to interview you.
Shivangi: Can we apply for research internship in zs and what are the prerequisites for the same?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Shivangi, we do not have a structured internship programme. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Rajdeep Chamaria: Can you please suggest some resources to prepare for the recruitment process?
Ashray: Would you refer any other skill set for better chances of selection.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ashray,
Good understanding about role, soft skills, honesty, team playing capabilities, pressure handling capabilities etc.
Kshitij Khanduja: is there program of internships?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Kshitij, we do not have a structured internship programme. Please stay tuned for further updates.
tusharbatla: How do I apply to ZS off campus?What kind of a resume are you looking for
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Tushar, You can refer to our career page https://www.zs.com/careers.aspx. You must include your project details, internship programs and the other capabilities you have.
Akshay Khatter: Does your company offer any role like Business Analyst straight after Btech?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Akshay, yes we do.
harsh: what is the definition of Diversity for ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Harsh, You could take a look at this video to know more: https://youtu.be/MMRLVqXS1gE
Nishikant Tyagi: https://www.firstnaukri.com/care ers/customised/landingpage/zs/56 2017/rd.html this page doesn't exist. Can you please check it again?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Nishikant, Here is the updated URL: https://www.firstnaukri.com/careers/customised/landingpage/zs/562017/rd.html.
ranjan: Hello Ma'am,How should I presenr my year gaps between the studies?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ranjan, you should not have an active backlogs before you join ZS. Dead backlogs will be okay.
Maheshgupta: Hey Priyanka! I want to know about what kind of projects you are seeking in resume
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Mahesh, we are okay with any projects of your choice as long you have in-depth and end-to-end knowledge and understanding of the same.
Ravi: Can we get the opportunity to work in other countries in future as after btech in cse
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Yes Ravi, yes we do have opportunities to work with our offices aboard and client based locations basis project demands.
Pooja mohan gawade: What are requirements
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pooja, For all the open opportunities with ZS, you can refer to our career page https://www.zs.com/careers.aspx.
ROHAN KUMAR: i am an electrical student,what should i have if i want to sit in any management company
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rohan,
You can check out the role you want to apply for and accordingly you can prepare for the same.
Pranil: When will be the joining for candidates hired this session?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Pranil,
For 2018 pass-outs, the joining dates will start from Jun. 2018.
Rajesh: How to work on hard and soft skills in terms of personal interview?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Rajesh, you can refer to this video https://www.lin kedin.com/pulse /5-ways-improve -your-interpers onal-skills-bra dy-flavin/ and similar other helpful videos present on social media.
Jodh Singh: Where can I look for internship in ZS?
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Jodh,
We do not have a structured Internship process. You can get in touch with us during the Pre-placement talk for further co-ordination.
ANKIT SINGH: Mam i am good in communicating but my english is not up to the mark.
Ms. Priyanka Mishra: Hi Ankit, If you want to improve your interpersonal skills. You can refer to https://www.lin kedin.com/pulse /5-ways-improve -your-interpers onal-skills-bra dy-flavin/
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