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Smart Consulting Data Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 3 questions + 3 drills · ~54 min
Ensuring SQL Data AccuracyMedium

Explain how to ensure data accuracy in SQL workflows using validation checks, reconciliation, and careful query design.

JoinsData WranglingQualitySmart Consulting
Discuss Data Analysis Tooling ChoicesEasy

Explain how SQL fits with data analysis and visualization tools, and when to use each in an analytics workflow.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsSmart Consulting
SQL and Querying ExperienceMedium

Assesses your ability to query and manipulate data using SQL or similar languages.

technical skillssqldatabase queryingSmart Consulting
Monthly Sales Trends by CategoryMedium
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Aggregate monthly sales by product category and use LAG to calculate month-over-month changes.

InfrastructureToolsData WranglingTotal Wine & MoreInc.Benjamin Moore
SQL Category Averages and Record CountsEasy
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Demonstrate how SQL supports analysis by filtering records and summarizing positive measures by category.

JoinsData WranglingGroup ByEPAM SystemsEEY Global Delivery Services ( EY GDS)Warner Bros.
Indexing and Query PerformanceMedium
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Write a selective PostgreSQL ticket query and explain how indexing can improve its filtering and sorting performance.

database optimizationJoinsData WranglingZendeskFactored
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Behavioral & Leadership8 questions · ~64 min
Explaining a Technical Concept ClearlyEasy

Tests communication, ownership, and stakeholder management when translating technical complexity into actionable business understanding.

Problem SolvingData Structurestechnical fundamentalsSmart Consulting
Prioritizing Multiple Client DeliverablesMedium

Tests prioritization under pressure, organization, and proactive stakeholder communication across multiple concurrent client projects.

time managementorganizationProject ManagementSmart Consulting
Green Receipts and Program ExperienceMedium

Assesses domain familiarity and your experience with relevant tools and programs.

experienceSmart Consulting
Motivation for Smart ConsultingEasy

Evaluates motivation and fit for Smart Consulting's Data Analyst role and consulting environment.

career goalscompany interestmotivationSmart Consulting
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Data Cleaning in ETL PipelinesMedium

Approach for cleaning and preparing raw data inside an ETL pipeline.

Data WranglingETLQualitySmart Consulting

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