American Express Analytics Intern Interview Questions & Experience Guide

Interview Preparation
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Company Name: American Express

Position: Analytics Intern

Location: RV College Of Engineering (RVCE)

Application Process: Applied via campus placement at RV College Of Engineering (RVCE) in April 2023.

Interview Rounds:

  • Round 1 - Resume Shortlist:

  • Questions Asked: N/A (Resume-based shortlisting)

  • Your Approach: Ensured my resume was concise and focused on relevant skills and projects.

  • Outcome: Shortlisted for the next round.

  • Round 2 - Aptitude Test:

  • Questions Asked:

    1. English and comprehension.
    2. Questions on code output, SQL, OOPS, and network theory.
    3. Two coding questions: one related to matrices and the other on strings.
    4. Two questions on writing algorithms and pseudocode for given problem statements.

  • Your Approach: Focused on time management and accuracy, especially in the coding and algorithm sections.

  • Outcome: Cleared the test and moved to the technical round.

  • Round 3 - Technical Round:

  • Questions Asked:

    1. General questions about my background, college life, and homeplace.
    2. Detailed questions on OOPS concepts (classes, constructors, inheritance, access specifiers).
    3. A problem-solving question: “Suppose we have the location of all petrol stations in our city, and our car has run out of petrol. We can travel a maximum of 5 km. How would you determine the nearest petrol station?”
    4. Basic questions on loops and conditional statements.

  • Your Approach: Stayed calm, explained concepts clearly, and thought aloud while solving the problem.

  • Outcome: Successfully cleared the technical round.

  • Round 4 - HR Round:

  • Questions Asked:

    1. “Why do you want to join us?”
    2. “Do you know what we do at American Express?”
    3. “Are you planning to go for higher studies?”

  • Your Approach: Answered honestly, showcasing my enthusiasm for the role and company.

  • Outcome: Cleared the HR round.

Preparation Tips:

  • Be calm and relaxed during the interview. Confidence and a smile go a long way!
  • Brush up on core concepts like OOPS, SQL, and problem-solving.
  • Practice writing algorithms and pseudocode for common problems.

Conclusion:
Overall, the interview process was smooth and well-structured. Staying confident and prepared helped me perform well. For future candidates, I’d recommend focusing on core technical concepts and practicing problem-solving under time constraints. Good luck!