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Rakuten Data Analyst Interview Questions

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MetricsStart here. 5 questions · ~45 min
Analysis That Drove Measurable ImpactEasy

Describe a case where your analysis used the right metrics, shaped a decision, and produced a meaningful business result.

KPIsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisRakuten
Using Dashboards to Read KPIsEasy

Explain how visualization tools help analysts track KPIs, spot patterns, and support decisions.

KPIsData WranglingDiagnosisRakuten
Analyze Data for InsightsMedium

Tests your end-to-end thinking for exploratory analysis, metrics selection, and insight generation.

KPIsLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisRakuten
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SQL & Data Manipulation3 questions + 2 drills · ~47 min
SQL and Resume AlignmentMedium

Assesses depth of SQL skills and your ability to tie them to real analysis work.

resumesqlRakuten
SQL Complex Query ExampleMedium

Tests your SQL proficiency and ability to craft and explain non-trivial queries.

Window FunctionsJoinsAggregationsRakuten
Handling Missing DataEasy
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Replace missing sales fields with defined defaults and return a consistently ordered dataset.

missing valuesdata cleaningnull handlingRakuten
Rolling Transaction SQL and RankingHard
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Calculate each user's 7-day rolling transaction average and daily spend rank using PostgreSQL window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRankingGGreen ExchangeAANT SolutionRakuten
Group By vs Order ByEasy
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Demonstrate how grouping produces summaries while sorting controls the order of query results.

Group Bysqldatabase queryingSBSRakutenQuantiphi
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More topics3 questions · ~27 min
Motivate Data Analysts at InsightFlowEasy

Define what motivates data analysts and turn those motivations into a product strategy that improves analyst retention and product adoption.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionRakuten
Japanese Conversation LevelEasy

Assesses your ability to communicate effectively in Japanese for collaboration at Rakuten.

CommunicationRakuten
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