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Southwest Airlines Data Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 7 questions + 3 drills · ~86 min
Efficient Multi-Table JoinsMedium

Tests SQL join strategy, query structure, and performance considerations.

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Professional Data StructuresMedium

Tests your ability to choose and use appropriate data structures for analytics and data modeling.

technical skillsData Structuresprofessional experienceSouthwest Airlines
Solving a Data Analysis ProblemMedium

Tests your approach to structuring and communicating a data analysis solution.

Data AnalysisProblem SolvingSouthwest Airlines
Explaining SQL SubqueriesMedium

Evaluates your understanding of SQL subqueries and when to use them.

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Complex SQL for Large DatasetsHard

Tests query design, performance thinking, and correctness on large-scale data.

large datasetsquery optimizationsqlSouthwest Airlines
Live SQL Problem SolvingHard

Tests real-time SQL execution, reasoning, and ability to communicate your approach while coding.

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Top Users by Recent Transaction VolumeMedium
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Find the top 3 users by completed transaction volume in the last 30 days using joins and aggregation.

Data Analysisquery optimizationsqlTTier 1 BankRevolutChime
SQL and Tableau UsageMedium
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Summarize each analyst's SQL activity and Tableau asset usage with joins, aggregations, and CASE classification.

analytics toolsexperienceJoinsDatadog
SQL Window Functions Moving AverageMedium
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Calculate a three-day moving average of active-client revenue using aggregation and SQL window functions.

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Behavioral & Leadership10 questions · ~80 min
Taking Initiative on a Finance ProjectEasy

Tests initiative and ownership by asking for a concrete example of proactively improving a financial process or analysis.

LeadershipOwnershipSouthwest Airlines
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