Question 1

Tell Me About Yourself.

Accepted Answer

I hail from Delhi and I passed out from XYZ college this year. My father is a Police Inspector and he was transferred here 2 years ago. My mom is a homemaker. I am still getting settled in the city as it is relatively still new to me. I have a small group of friends, and being an ambivert, I actually chose them carefully. I am ready to start working and I am open to learn any new skill or technology. I'm looking for a company that offers growth opportunities.

Question 2

How Did You Hear About This Position?

Accepted Answer

I was actively looking for jobs related to my skills and internship experiences. This seemed like the best fit and hence I applied. I also have some seniors in your firm whom I consulted personally and they asked me to go ahead with it as according to them, I am a good fit for the position.

Question 3

Why Do You Want to Work at This Company?

Accepted Answer

I have certain career goals in this industry and this job position fits into my plan. I am sincerely interested in the job and am eager to perform well and put in a 100% if I get hired. I also did some research about your industry standings and revenue. I have only started to interpret balance sheets and tried to go through one of your's.

Question 4

Why Do You Want This Job?

Accepted Answer

When I saw the position, I was definitely interested mainly because you build all your products in-house. Also, from what I understand, your team is small. I am sure you need a fresh perspective and a few helpful hands immediately. Also, you run a variety of long- and short-term strategies across geographies and that attracted me to this job.

Question 5

Why Should We Hire You?

Accepted Answer

I am focused on putting in my best efforts into any project that I lay my hands on. I can instantly address the most imminent issue as I am forward-thinking, an active team player, and ready to hit the ground running. That is why you should hire me.

Question 6

What Are Your Greatest Strengths?

Accepted Answer

My background in development will certainly help me succeed in this job. I rewrote complete code blocks from scratch and also appended to existing modules to optimize an application during my internship. In my college project, I submitted a two player game app. Hence, coding is my greatest strength.

Question 7

What Do You Consider to Be Your Weaknesses?

Accepted Answer

I don't have a substantial experience in machine learning languages like R or Python, but I am very interested in learning more about how they work. I have hence enrolled into courses and am trying to master them. My goal is to get it done and over with in the next 15 days.

Question 8

What are your salary expectations?

Accepted Answer

I did some research and found out online that the baseline salary requirement for this position is Rs XXXXXX. I feel that I can truly add value and expertise and justify a pay like that. Is this in line with your thoughts? I would like to understand your budget for the role as well.

Question 9

When is the earliest you can start?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, I cannot start immediately as I have to travel to my hometown for some urgent errands. Besides, I am yet to appear for my final semester exams. Hence, I can join you in July. Will that work?

Question 10

What attracted you to the job?

Accepted Answer

Other forms of this question are: Why are you interested in this role? or What made you interested in applying for this position? or Describe why you are interested in this position.

Question 11

Why did you decide to apply?

Accepted Answer

Tips: Avoid a general answer. Do not provide an uninformed response. Avoid appearing unenthusiastic. Do not mention the company being in a convenient location.

Question 12

Did you hear about our company before applying?

Accepted Answer

Say that you read a press release in the newspaper about the company's growth on the day you applied. The news piece actually intrigues a sense of eagerness in you as you wanted to be a part of such a well performing and game changing organization.

Question 13

What is your understanding of CSR?

Accepted Answer

CSR is simply Corporate Social Responsibility. It is a highly evolving and widely practiced business ideation that incorporates sustainable development into the core business model of a company.

Question 14

What constitutes a healthy work environment?

Accepted Answer

A healthy working environment does not house harmful conditions that may lead to mental, emotional and physical injury or illness to its employees. It rather follows standard occupational health & safety guidelines.

Question 15

Why do you want to pursue this career?

Accepted Answer

Give a positive response. If a negative experience led to the interview, paint it white! Throw in encouraging words and show eagerness and enthusiasm. You should portray that this interview is a highly constructive decision of your life.

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