1. Application Review
Screening: The initial phase includes the submission of a resume and cover letter. Recruiters review applications to shortlist candidates who meet the basic qualifications.
2. Initial Screening (Phone/Video Call)
Objective: To verify basic qualifications, understand your interest in the role, and discuss salary expectations.
Duration: 15–30 minutes.
Interviewer: HR representative or recruiter.
3. Technical/Skill Assessment (Role-specific)
Objective: To evaluate your technical expertise or specific skill sets required for the role. For example:
Case Study: For consulting roles, you might be asked to solve a case study.
Problem-Solving: Data analysts may be given a data set to analyze.
Scenario-Based Questions: For roles in healthcare or pharma, you might discuss a relevant business scenario.
Duration: 30–60 minutes.
Format: Online test, coding challenge, or assignment submission.
4. Technical/Functional Interview
Objective: To dive deeper into your technical knowledge and assess problem-solving abilities. The interviewer might discuss your past projects, case studies, or specific technical skills (e.g., pharmaceutical knowledge, EMR systems).
Duration: 45–60 minutes.
Interviewer: Senior team member or technical expert.
5. Behavioral/HR Interview
Objective: To assess cultural fit, soft skills, and behavioral competencies. Questions are usually based on:
Communication skills
Teamwork and leadership experiences
Handling challenging situations
Duration: 30–45 minutes.
Interviewer: HR or
