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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 daily.

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 5 questions + 1 drill · ~59 min
SQL Proficiency LevelEasy

Evaluates baseline SQL capability and self-awareness.

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SQL Proficiency and ResponsibilitiesMedium

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

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Top Industries for Non-STEM EngagementMedium
Practice

Aggregate application engagement from non-STEM students and return the three most engaged posting industries.

JoinsRankingGroup ByHandshake
SQL for Early Multi-Job ApplicantsMedium
Practice

Identify monthly active student users with at least two job applications during their first seven days after registration.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsJoinsHandshake
Top Three Payroll RunsMedium
Practice
Practice drill

Rank the three largest completed Gusto payroll runs within each business category for a selected month.

Date FunctionsJoinsRankingGusto
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Behavioral & Leadership6 questions · ~58 min
Staying When Not a FitMedium

Evaluates judgment, commitment, and how you handle fit and performance concerns.

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More topics3 questions · ~29 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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