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Handshake Business Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Handshake Business Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions + 3 drills · ~54 min
Optimize Slow Multi-Join QueryHard

Tests SQL performance tuning and join strategy for large-scale student activity data.

Performance TuningJoinsindexesHandshake
SQL Proficiency LevelEasy

Evaluates baseline SQL capability and self-awareness.

sqlHandshake
SQL Proficiency and ResponsibilitiesMedium

Assesses practical SQL skills and ownership of data-related responsibilities.

responsibilitiessqlHandshake
Top Earners via Table JoinMedium
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Rank Motorola Solutions employees by total earnings using a LEFT JOIN, aggregation, COALESCE, and ROW_NUMBER.

JoinssqlMotorola SolutionsMotorola
Weekly Service KPI by TeamMedium
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Analyze weekly service delivery performance by team using joins, a CTE, date aggregation, and KPI calculations.

KPIJoinssqlDeloitteReputation
Identify Funnel Bottlenecks in OnboardingMedium
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Use joins, CTEs, and aggregations to find the weakest step in an onboarding funnel and estimate lost conversions.

Funnel AnalysissqlDiagnosisAtlassianRevolut
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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~48 min
Commitment and Fit Over TimeEasy

Tests motivation, career planning, and alignment with Handshake's mission and pace.

career goalscompany fitmotivationHandshake
Build Trust With Skeptical StakeholdersMedium

Tests stakeholder management, data credibility, and communication under skepticism.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationtrust buildingHandshake
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More topics3 questions · ~24 min
Investigate 15% Job Posting DropHard

Tests structured root-cause analysis using data, funnel impacts, and stakeholder inputs.

root causeMarket TrendsProblem SolvingHandshake
Balance Student Supply and Employer DemandHard

Tests marketplace health metrics and understanding of two-sided dynamics on Handshake.

market shareDiagnosiskpi hierarchyHandshake
Measure Student-Employer Messaging SuccessMedium

Tests metric design and experimentation thinking for a new Handshake product capability.

kpi hierarchyActivationEngagement MetricsHandshake

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