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EXL Service Research Analyst Interview Questions

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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
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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SQL for Running AverageMedium
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Calculate five-day rolling service averages using daily aggregation, a calendar join, and PostgreSQL window functions.

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Modeling Drone Lifecycle DataHard
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Combine manufacturing, test, and deployment records to identify drones that reached active deployment after passing every test.

data relationshipsdata managementdata integrityAnduril
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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
Projects You Worked OnEasy

Tests your ability to communicate impact, scope, and technical contributions across projects.

User NeedsUse CasesProduct VisionEXL Service

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