Mruga Anil Agashe
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: 1. Shortlisting on the basis of CPI and Personal Resume. 2. A CV cum HR form with a pre defined format, based on the student’s profile was to be submitted to the company (First Crucial Part of the entire process) Next shortlisting was based upon this form. 3. Shortlied Candidates were to appear for a Recorded Video based Interview on a web application named as HireView – (Tech + Non-Tech Interview) This step was the second crucial point in the entire process. 4. Choosen candidates were to appear for a one to one online Interview which was conducted by a senior factory manager and a senior HR. (Both Technical + Non-Tech Interview of 30Mins)
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: There was no online test conducted for the process.
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: Totally 2 Interview rounds were conducted. 1. Recorded time bound Video Interview on HireView. – It was a combination of Technical and HR questions where the technical questions were absolutely application based like real scenerio were presented as questions which were from core Electrical+ Mech background. – We were supposed to read the question in 3 mins analyse & find a solution and record the answer and submit. – Two such questions were asked , out of which one was tech and other was a case study to be presented in the same manner as mentioned above. 2. One to one online Interview In this interview in all my technical achievements, skills mentioned in my HR form were checked. How much Information about company do I have was observed and my attitude was checked.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: 1. In Recorded Video based Interview – Real tech. problem faced on factory floor was given and we had to analyse and calculate and then find a feasible solution in stipulated time. 2. In one to one Interview – Mostly my tech achievements mentioned in HR form were checked. Questions on Basic Electrical Engineering were asked.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: 1. YouTube channels for Critical Reasoning and Case studies. 2. HULs annual reports for getting acknowledged with the company.(You can easily get it on company website) 3. J.B. Gupta book and College class notes for basics of Electrical Engineering.
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: 1. Thoroughly have an understanding of what FMCG companies mean and then apply for HUL. 2. Build a very good profile. (Tech+Non-Tech activities should be given the equal importance) 3. Practice Critical Reasoning , basic Maths-aptitude and Case studies like Guesstimates etc. 4. Try to abridge communication gap with good command over English language, for it is going to be the only way to express yourself in front of the recruiter. 5. Your CV/ Resume must be multifaceted with atleast one good technical achievement. 6. Being good at basic concepts of Electrical Engineering is must. 7. Being spontaneous, confident & witty is imp. (It’s the key tip I would give)
Shantnu Parihar Solanke
TCS (Ninja)
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: 1st Round – Aptitude test(Duration-3hr) 2nd Round – Virtual Interview(Duration- 20-25 Min)
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: The Online test had 5 sections Verbal ability, Reasoning ability, Numerical ability, Programming logic, Coding. The exam was Online Remote Proctored Assessment which was conducted by the TCS iON.
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: There was only one round of Interview in which they has conducted both HR and technical interview. There were 3 panelist conducting the interview. It was for about 20-25 min.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: Firstly they had directed me to introduce myself. Once I finished with my answer they asked me in which programming language you are comfortable with? Which ever language I chose they started asking question related to that language. The most of the questions were related to the basics of programming. They had given me the 1 programming question and directed to write the code in the chat window.(while writing inquired about logic which I was implementing ) Then they switched to my resume and questioned on whatever I had mentioned in it.(technical questions) This technical interview was for about 15 to 20min. Then HR started to ask questions most of the questions were situation based. At last he asked “Are u open to relocation?” This HR interview was for about 5 min.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: YouTube, W3Schools, Geeks for geeks
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: Self Confidence is the key. 1st round is the most important as it is the biggest filter once you clear it then it is relatively easy to crack the interview
Manasi Mohan Kadam
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: 1. 1st round – pointer based shortlisting 2nd round – shortlisting based on application form. Application form contains all resume content and some hr questions. 3rd round – submission of vedio recorded responses against specific questions asked. For each question you have 3sec to prepare your answer and 3min to record your answer in a one go. 4th round – interview
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: Online aptitude or technical test was not the part of process. Instead there was online vedio recorded response submission round.
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: Only one interview round was there.Which is both technical and hr.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: 40% questions were based on my project. 30% were on core technical knowledge. 20% were hr questions. 10% were on problem solving skills.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: Even if you understand your acads( ac dc machine, power system and protection etc) deeply it would be sufficient for technical stuff. For the project related stuff, understand each and every concept deeply which you have implemented in your project.
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: Maintain pointer if you want to be part of recruitment process. Improve communication skills, logical thinking and presence of mind which will be tested in vedio recorded response submission round. And for the interview, your application form or resume should only contain stuff which you have performed efficiently and have a whole command on it. Confidence will build automatically when you have done a lot of stuff honestly. So start building the resume from 2rd year itself. It will definitely lead you to this company.
Tanay Nagendra Kejriwal
L & T
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: 1. Profile Shortlisting (company criteria based) 2. Online Test 3. Interview (Technical+ HR)
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: Technical Aptitude (questions based on machines, instrumentation and circuit theory) Quantitative Analysis Verbal Analysis
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: A panel interview, with two domain experts and one HR.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: There was a pattern in which they conducted my interview. The panelists would pick a project from my resume, ask me to brief it to them and then they would ask a simple core subject question related to that project, to check my fluency on the topic. This was followed by a few stereotypical HR questions and lastly to check my spontaneity I was asked to speak on a diplomatic topic with a minimal preparation time.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: No special preparation required, all the questions asked in the test and interview require very crude knowledge of the subject.
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: Speak cogently and try to insinuate topics that you are well aware of to the panelists. Do not embellish in your resume, have a thorough knowledge of what you mention in your resume.
Apart from this I would suggest something from an interview I wasn’t able to clear. Don’t act oversmart with the interviewer, some might find it intimidating but others might see it as an impertinent behavior.
Snehal Gajre
LTI
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: Online test followed by technical and HR interviews
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: It consisted of psychometric questions, quants, logical, verbal and technical questions. These were MCQ type. Further there was 1 coding question(for advanced package).
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: There were 2 interview rounds. First was technical one and after clearing it was the HR interview.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: Technical questions were related to CS domain as well as from electrical background. For CS domain questions related to the coding languages you know.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: Online websites (eg-programiz)
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: There are different placement papers available on net which will give you an idea about the paper pattern.
Shrikant Sambhaji Adsul
TATA POWER
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: The total interview was virtual. There were three members in the panel two from the technical domain and one HR.
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: The online test consists of questions from aptitude and technical domain out of which in aptitude there was 3 section verbal, quant and reasoning each has 20 questions. In technical, there was 20 question.
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: There was only one interview round in which both Technical and HR interview was conducted.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: As I have completed two internships at MSETCL and MSEDCL so most of the interview was based on an internship and the nature of the question was practically based and related to the Power System and Machines also, there were some questions related to power consumption and electricity bill and rating of equipment used in day to day life. In HR general questions were asked like what challenges you faced in your life and how you tackled them and preferences for work location.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: For aptitude, I had the advantage of the workshop conducted in college and practised questions from R.S.Agarwal and for technical, I just referred to youtube for practical visualization and for aptitude basic concept and subject-related knowledge is enough also used some of the online interview questions available online.
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: For any core company just keep the basics clear and if you get a chance then go for an internship of at least 15 days it will definitely help you in your overall interview process. But an internship is not a must.
Priyanka Sarode
Cognizant, Infosys
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: It consistent of an online test followed by Technical Interview +HR in one.
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: Online test had 4 sections – 1) Quant 2) Logical Reasoning 3) Verbal 4) Automata(debugging code)
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: There was 1 round for interview. It started with introduction and what I know about programming, It was also followed by some basic algorithms ,1 Program to write and questions from my CV and projects . They also ask about basic technical questions from my branch. At last they ask me about HR related questions.
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: refer Q3
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: Books -R.S agarwal, Arun sharma Websites -Gfg, indiabix, Faceprep Programming- javaTpoint, gfg and YouTube videos.
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: Remember to stay calm and confident throughout the process. Keep communicating with the interviewer and tell them how you are approaching a problem. Their main aim is to check your problem-solving skills and your approach. Be honest and don’t beat around the bush in case you don’t know anything. If you have confidence and knowledge, you will be selected. So don’t worry and work hard. All the best!
Shreyas Bhiku
Sathe
Tata Power
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: There are online test, psychometric test, Interview
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: Online test contains Aptitude, verbal, electrical , english
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: There was only one interview round it contains Technical + HR
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: They asked basics of electrical engineering, power system,protection, machines. What we wrote on resume according to that they asked some questions , they asked about internship, also about tata power history , location
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: I used YouTube and internet . I prepared my own notes after watching youtube lecture. Asked others those who appeared for core company interview take guidelines form them
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: Try to make basics perfect. Get all information about the company. Be confident on your answers
Pragati Kumbhar
Galaxy Surfactants
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans:1. Resume shortlisting of top 10 students 2. Online test+ Psychometric test 3. Technical Interview 4. GIA (learn ability) test 5. HR Interview
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: Test was web-enabled. Some of the parts were time based. It was about 150 minutes long. Test had (Arithmetical+logical +Psychometric +Verbal+Reasoning ) questions. GIA Test means learn ability test. In this test speed and accuracy is important while solving simple questions.
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: Two rounds were there- 1) Technical Round (30 minutes) 2) HR Round (30 minutes)
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: In technical round they asked me about different subjects, which I was studying during that semester. The questions were related to Machines, Power System Protection, HVDC, Basic electrical and Harmonics. In HR Round they just check your answers are matching or not with Psychometric test and can ask you to prove your skills with proper experiences.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: Arun Sharma for Aptitude test. Objective Electrical Technology by V.K.Mehta. Careerride.com Indiabix
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans:Brush up your basic electrical concepts. Be honest and confident about your answers.
Aryan Jaiswal
Galaxy Surfactants
1. What was the structure of the entire interview process?
Ans: 1. Shortlisting of 10 students based on CGPA. 2. Psychometric test 3. Technical Interview 4. Learn Ability Test 5. HR interview
2. What was the structure of Online test and how it was conducted?
Ans: Psychometric test and learn ability test were conducted. In Psychometric test, student overall personality and how a student will react based on different situations were asked. Learn ability test was a time based test, where we have been tested for speed and accuracy.
3. How many interview rounds were there for the company, and in brief could you elaborate each round?
Ans: Two Rounds- Technical and HR round
4.What sort of questions were asked in the interviews?
Ans: In technical round, questions based on power systems, relays, protection, Harmonics, Active filter were asked. HR round was a type of interaction round.
5. What are some good resources used by you in your preparation?
Ans: Be clear with your fundamentals of every subject being taught in academics
6. Is there something specific that you would want to tell people who try for the same company?
Ans: Be clear with your fundamentals of every subject being taught in academics