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EXL Service Research Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a EXL Service Research Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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StrategyStart here. 3 questions · ~24 min
Campus Lighting Cost EstimateMedium

Evaluates your approach to structured estimation, assumptions, and cost breakdown.

Project ManagementEXL Service
Smartphone Sales Market SizingMedium

Tests your quantitative reasoning and ability to build a defensible market-sizing model.

analytical thinkingProblem SolvingMarket SizingEXL Service
Investigating Client Productivity DeclineMedium

Tests your research planning, diagnostic thinking, and ability to translate data into insights.

analytical thinkingData AnalysisProblem SolvingEXL Service
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SQL & Data Manipulation4 questions + 3 drills · ~62 min
Choosing SQL Join TypesMedium

Tests your SQL fundamentals and ability to select the correct join logic for analysis.

data relationshipstechnical knowledgeEXL Service
Complex SQL Query WalkthroughMedium

Tests your ability to design and explain complex SQL for real research and analytics work.

technical skillsdata managementsql queriesEXL Service
Cleaning Missing and Erroneous DataMedium

Tests your data cleaning strategy and judgment for preparing analysis-ready datasets.

data cleaningdata managementdata integrityEXL Service
Azure Triggers and SQL QueriesHard
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Explain Azure pipeline triggers and produce six PostgreSQL queries using UNION and window functions.

project experienceData Manipulationdata managementEXL Service
Salesforce Object and API BasicsHard
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Model Salesforce configuration concepts in PostgreSQL and update Account cities from each account's latest valid Event.

Data Manipulationdatabase designsalesforceEXL Service
Second Highest Trader SalaryEasy
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Find the second highest distinct salary from a single table using basic PostgreSQL ordering and limiting.

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Behavioral & Leadership7 questions · ~56 min
Learning a New Tool QuicklyMedium

Tests your learning agility and ability to ramp up to deliver analysis quickly.

learning agilitytechnical skillsadaptabilityEXL Service
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More topics1 question · ~8 min
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