I applied for the opening through LinkedIn and got a call from the hiring team. The hiring team member asked about the role and duties that I carry out in my current organization, my expected and current CTC, and some basic information required.

The hiring team representative then explained the further interview process, including the venue, date, and timing on which I should appear for the interview. It was mentioned that it would be a face-to-face interview with the Manager of Technology regarding my skill set and a few more details that would help them to decide further. I asked if I needed to brush up on any specific concepts for the round, but it was mentioned that the questions would be on the acquired skill set and not much from outside.

Interview day: My interview timing was at 3 PM. The Manager of Technology came all the way down from the top floor to escort me, as I would not be allowed entry without an ID check. We had a casual talk about the ID check process, and the manager offered me a cup of water or coffee to grab before the interview started. This was quite impressive, as my previous organization (Sapient Corporation) is very much known for its open culture! I felt the same culture there as well.

Interview questions:

• Give a summary of your resume.
• Tell me about your current project.
• What is the most difficult situation that you have faced as a QA analyst and how did you overcome it?
• Who is a Business Analyst? (Since I was more into a profile where there was a lot of interaction between me, the QA Lead, and the BA.)
• What are your soft skills?

Few more questions were fully from my resume. It was the core base on which the whole interview was revolving. After a 45-minute interview, I was interviewed by a senior HR manager (along with the manager of technology from the previous round), who was asking about the following:

• Expected CTC
• Salary breakdown in my current organization (I was not much clear on this, as I thought I might get some time before the HR-type questions. It is better to be clear on what type of package is provided in your current office – fixed or variable, how much is your expected breakdown, how much was your compensation, etc.)
• Any questions for us?

At the end, the HR said, "On seeing the experience and the type of work you have delivered, we are offering you more of a BA role than a QA analyst role." That made my day!

As a whole, the interview was so interactive, and it was not like they were just up to the questions and nothing else. The interviewers were very casual and just wanted to know how exactly we present ourselves, how our thought process is, what our expectations are, and how confident we are.

I received my letter of intent after one week, and I have been provided exactly what I asked for. The sad part is, by that time, I got a compensation hike in my company and could not negotiate much further. Beside all this, the role that has been provided for me is Business Process Analyst, and I am really happy for the role, since I have been trying more for a BA role than a QA analyst role, though they had openings for both.

And I hear very good reviews on the company and about the onsite opportunities that are offered. Looking forward to joining the organization to provide my best.

Wishing you all the best!

Salary breakdown of my current company, what is expected from JPMC in contrast, any questions for us?