Futures First

1. 1

   Aptitude test

   Aptitude test: speed maths and logical reasoning
   Mettl33 min68 questionsonlineeliminatory

   Section	Qs	Min	Topics
   Speed maths	40	8	arithmetic, percentages, ratios, roots, basic algebra
   Logical reasoning	28	-	puzzles, patterns, probability, data interpretation

   mental arithmetic · logical reasoning · probability · data interpretation

   Speed section was 7-8 minutes. About 17 candidates shortlisted for the chosen location.

2. 2

   Other round

   Online number-prediction game round
   Microsoft Teams75 min10 questionsautomated score with multiplier for closeness to the true valuevirtualeliminatory

   mental summation · strategic decisions · observing other participants

   Group of 6; 3 candidates shortlisted for interviews. Stable internet important for real-time scoring.

3. 3

   Technical interview

   Interview round 1: aptitude, puzzles and pressure questions
   Microsoft Teams75 minvirtualhard

   speed maths · puzzles · general knowledge · pressure handling

   Many time-consuming questions designed to test composure.

4. 4

   HR interview

   Interview round 2: projects, finance courses and HR
   Microsoft Teams45 minvirtual

   motivation · projects · certifications · finance coursework · follow-ups from round 1 · general knowledge · Fibonacci sequence recall

Advice from candidates

29 pieces of advice, in their own words. Names removed.

• Practice "Tell me about yourself" and give a response with calmness and confidence.

  interview · 2023-24

• Practice big calculations (87^2 + 97^2 without using pen and paper or calculator.) and puzzle questions for interviews.

  preparation · 2023-24

• Read the website content and Job description really well. Show that you are interested in Finance and Investment banking, and you are here not only for the money. Learn about the world of finance & business.

  preparation · 2023-24

• Knowing the GK of your home state (I would say India and hometown too) and the prominent figures from the area will help.

  preparation · 2023-24

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Question patterns reported

The kind of problem, not the problem itself. Our practice questions are written to match these patterns.

• Aptitudesum of cubes of two-digit numbers
• Aptitudegeometric progression sum from two given terms
• Technicalangle between clock hands at two times
• Technicalsolve two linear equations with positive integers
• Technicaldeduce camp details from clues in a picture
• HRchained mental arithmetic on cubes, tripling repeatedly
• Aptitudequick percentage of a number
• Aptitudepattern or arrangement puzzle
• Otherguess digit sums from hints over ten rounds
• Technicalmental squaring using an algebraic identity
• Technicalbridge crossing with torch and different speeds
• Technicalexpress a number as a product of two powers
• Technicalmaximise runs in a short cricket match with a per-ball cap
• Aptitudetwo graph-based data interpretation sets with several sub-questions