Actual Interview Question Asked In Various MNC’s Recruitment CommonForB.E. / B.TECH / MBA / PGDM / MCA /

Interview Questions with “Probable” AnswersQ.1: Tell us something about yourself?Answer: Your answer orders are:

1. Your Name2. Your Qualification from 10th onwards with aggregate % of marks3. Your Project Reports / Training4. Your Strength5. Your Achievements (any prize, award from 10th onwards)6. Your Extra – curricular activities (any sports, games from 10th onwards7. Your Co-curricular activities (participation in any debate, seminar, workshops,

conferences from 10th onwards)8. Hobbies (industry specific)

Q.2: Tell us what is missing in your resume.Answer: The following things are as follows:

1. My experience – which I do not have.2. My family background – which is irrelevant as a fresher to mention.3. My personal matters – which is irrelevant to mention. 4. Salary expectations.

Q.3: What are your greatest strengths?Answer:

1. I am unsupervised.2. I love deadlines.3. I am a Team Player.4. I am proactive.5. I am innovative.6. I have clear goals.

Q.4: What are your greatest weaknesses?Answer:

1. I am a Perfectionist.2. I am sometimes very fast.3. I am restless till I finish my present work.4. I am thorough.5. I am alert.

Q.5: Why should we hire you?Answer: Because:

1. I am productive.2. I love to accept any multiple duties & responsibilities.3. I can relocate myself at any place in India & Abroad.4. I love to accept “any” challenging and rewarding job.

5. I love to receive “any” education & training by the companies.

Q.6: Where do you see yourself after 5 years?Answer: Simply, at a higher position with greater responsibilities and accountability whereby I will be able to share / or can guide my co-workers about the hardship I faced, experiences I gathered, challenges I met.

Q.7: How much salary do you expect?Answer: Keeping in mind your branding and goodwill in the market; I will accept any salary if it is as per the company rules.

Or,I really need more information about the job and other benefits before I can come up with a figure. I think after I have the facts we can come to a mutually agreeable figure. Could you share with me the range that you have budgeted for the position?

Or,I'm sure whatever you offer will be a fair amount for a person with my experience and qualifications. I am more interested in working for this company and the opportunity that it allows.

Note 1:If interviewer says, there are no company rules regarding “Salary”; then what will be the minimum amount you are expecting.

Ans: I personally believe that you are the best judge.

Note 2: They may ask you if we will offer you only Rs.5, 000, will you work for us?

Ans: If your companies branding and goodwill can afford only this much of amount; then I do not mind working with you even with this much of amount. Q.8: Give us an example of your creativity.Answer: As we know very well that creativity is related to “discovery”(i.e. generating ideas from the existing theory); I am fully utilizing my creativity in schools and colleges whereby I am able to generate “revenues” through various

1. Festivals, 2. Academic presentations, 3. Industry participations 4. FDP 5. Management Games etc.

Q.9: What are your career options right now?Answer: I do not want to divert myself in any other career option except my “specialization”.

Note 1: They may ask you, if you are not getting the job as per your specialization, then?Ans: There will be little bit of disappointment but I will again try to find out the job, which will be horizontal to my specializations.

Note 2: If again you are not getting, then?Ans. Then I will become an entrepreneur in my specialization only.

Q.10: If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?Answer: I would like to utilize my money in a judicious way. Without experience, no one will be able to utilize any sum brilliantly and intelligently. Definitely, I will work at least for 5 years and after gaining experience only I will seek any other alternatives.

Q.11: What do you think of your boss?Answer: A perfect gentleman with open and sound mind with wide vision but above all we must feel very comfortable in his presence.

Q.12: Looking past, what would you do differently in the future?Answer: In the past I was very rigid but in the present I am flexible and open and I believe in the future I will be more energetic and independent.

Q.13: Who has inspired you in your life and why?Answer: It’s my father who was for me like a guide, a counselor, a teacher, a trainer, a manager, a leader, a boss and above all a “Mentor”.

Q.14: Can you work under pressure?Answer: For me, there is no such word ‘pressure’ because I “plan” everything well in advance and my follow-up is very strong. I never believe in ‘tomorrow’ which never comes.

Q.15: How do you feel about working nights and weekends?Answer: If work is there, I will not mind because I cannot sit ‘idle’.

Q.16: How do you define success?Answer: By quoting these sentences:

“To be born gentleman, is an accident, But, to die gentleman, is an achievement”.

Q.17: What are your hobbies?Answer: It will be like this:

For Finance : Investment & Savings

For HR : Academic Writing, Management Games, Motivational Readings etc.

For Marketing : Creative Writing – used in advertisement, for punch line, slogan etc.

For IB : Internet Searching / Surfing – to update global market on daily basis.

For IT : Computer Games – increases your analytical and logical reasoning etc.

Note: Playing Chess – is common for all streams.

Q.18: What motivates you?Answer:

1. Career growth2. Exploring opportunity 3. A competitive environment4. Continuous improvement5. True appreciation or recognition6. Challenge

Q.19: What do you expect from professionals like us?Answer: Help me, give me direction.

Q.20: Are you a leader?Answer: It means –

1. Giving Direction2. Encouraging3. Motivating4. Inspiring5. Helping

Q.21: Describe your ideal company, location and job?Answer: The Company where I will get responsibility with accountability supported by continuous improvement; irrespective of location and job.

Q.22: What is your dream job?Answer: A job whereby

1. I can explore myself2. Opportunity to learn3. Good Working Condition4. Job Enrichment5. Scope for continuous growth, improvement and development.

Q.23: If your boss is 100% wrong, how will you react to this situation?Answer: Boss is always right (including rule 1 & 2).

Q.24: Why did you decide to apply for this position?Answer: On the basis of my ability, skills and aptitude, I think, I am the only best fit and most suitable choice for this position.

Q.25: What is your philosophy of reference?Answer: For me, reference should be used as only for verification purposes; not for recommending any jobs and studies.

Q.26: How do you feel about reporting to a younger person or minority or woman?Answer: Simply, it means he or she is more capable than me. So, I will not mind reporting him rather I will learn something.

Q.27: What is unique about you?Answer: I like to be fresh always!!

Q.28: What can you do for us that someone else cannot?Answer:

1. I can work with at most perfection (speed with accuracy).2. I can work with dedication (willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve

excellence).

Q.29: What if I do not select you for this job?Answer: Definitely, there will be a little disappointment and at the same time I will be little surprised to know despite all the requisite qualifications; what compelled you to think that I am not fit for this position.

Q.30: Money or Work: which you will prefer?Answer: I would like to earn money but not by hook or crook. Simply, I will prefer ‘work’ only, through which I will be able to earn ‘hard money’ which will extend me 100% peace of mind.

Q.31: Money or Power: which you will prefer?Answer: I will not prefer any one because I believe if I have Authority then responsibility automatic comes and thereby that accountability I will assume; so combined together these 3 things will bring for us money & power. Q.32: On a scale of 1 to 10, rate me as an interviewer.Answer: I will give you 10 out of 10 and will be expecting the same.

Q.33: Tell me something negative you have heard about our company.Answer: Yes. I heard you were providing your employees challenging and rewarding job but not a single one was ready to accept because of its distant location.

Q.34: Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?Answer: It is very good to hire someone from within – but the qualification and expertise, which I have; compelled you to choose someone from outside.

Q.35: Do you plan to have marriage?Answer: No. Because I would like to concentrate myself more on my job and would like to enjoy my all options.

Q.36: Sell me this stapler (or pencil or clock or any other things) to me.Answer: You must keep in your mind four attributes related to “any” objects:

1. Cost & Benefit2. Cheap, Attractive and Durable 3. Available in installments or not4. Any Tax benefits etc.

As we know gentleman, ABC companies are manufacturing this object, which is just expanding like anything and their all products, which are available – very cheap, attractive and durable. At the same this product is available in six equal installments and under section 80 cc it is exempted from Tax. So, take the full advantage and enjoy all benefits till 31st De.09.

Q.37: What will you look for in a candidate if you are hiring?Answer: Can the do the work (Qualification)Will the person do the work (Motivation)Will the person fit in (our kind of team player)

Q.38: What are your goals?Answer: Presently, I have only one goal in mind: get the first job and work with perfection and dedication.

Q.39: What was the toughest challenge you have ever faced?Answer: As a class representative, motivating my team for participation in the inter-college tournaments (cricket, football, volleyball, carom, badminton, debate etc.)where we had failed already twice.

Q.40: What changes would you make if you come on board? (Board of Directors)Answer: I will try to inculcate ‘culture of leadership’ in each and every employee.

Q.41: What makes you angry or what irritates you?Answer: My expectations towards my fellow member regarding punctuality, sincerity, honesty, loyalty, perfection, dedication etc.

Q.42: Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized?Answer: Being a member of the CRD team we were supposed to manage our ‘seminar’ at INMANTEC. Everything was perfect but we could not arrange a perfect Bengali ‘cook’ for ‘fish’ preparation demanded by the guest and subsequently our ‘lunch’ delayed by almost 2 hours.

Q.43: Would you lie for the company?Answer: Off Course. But if everybody will get benefit out of that.

Q.44: Describe a situation that did not suffer because of you but from external conditions beyond your control?Answer: I was the main organizer of my college festival but that day I could not join due to a very serious collision between two vehicles, which blocked the entire traffic for 7 hours.

Q.45: What will you bring for the company?Answer:

1. Culture of leadership2. Perfection3. Willingness to work extra mile4. Self-esteem5. High morale 6. High Productivity.

Q.46: What are the things that are important in your job?Answer: It is 4 “D”:

1. Determination2. Dedication3. Direction4. Devotion

Q.47: Why you look so differently in photo than in person?Answer: Because of my dynamic personality which is not ‘static’.

Q.48: What your teachers think about you?Answer: Simply

1. Brilliant2. Intelligent3. Hard Working4. All Rounder5. Responsible6. Independent

Q.49: What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?Answer: The lists are as follows:

1. Joined Soft Skills Classes2. Voice & Accent Training3. Leadership Training4. Workshop on “entrepreneurship”

Q.50: How long would you expect to work for us if hired?Answer: Till my ‘productivity’ is alive.

Q.51: Market Yourself?Answer:

1. I am Unsupervised.

2. I can meet any deadlines. 3. I am overachiever.4. I am a Perfectionist.5. I am good at customer service. 6. I am available 24 * 7.

Q.52: Tell me about the most creative project you've worked on." Answer:

I created a multimedia lecture series that was based on the history of film incorporating film footage from various movies and TV shows through the years to support me with some of the new things that I was attempting. I came up with an idea for presenting the award-winning films through the last 50 years of film and snowing how computerization could have changed the effect. Then I used the techniques used today to demonstrate how far film has advanced. The crew I worked with gave me great praise for my original way of presenting the idea, using the latest technology available.

Q.53: "What has been the most difficult training course or class you've ever taken?" Answer:

I had a couple of classes that were killers. I was carrying a full load of credits and working a 20 hours /week. I had a Soft Skills class that was the most difficult class I ever took. The way I survived was to plan the projects, assignmentand study times, and I would stick to the plan no matter what. Because that class was the most difficult, I made sure that it was my main focus that semester.

Q.54: "When was the last time you changed your personal style to adapt to someone? Describe the situation." Answer:

I worked with a group of young people who were looking for clothes to wear on a camping trip. Rather than give them a pitch about what they "should" have, I asked them a few questions and then listened to what they had to say. I heard things that I wouldn't have thought of if I had jumped right in with my pitch. Based on what I heard, I put together a selection to present to them at our next meeting. They were pleasantly surprised that I had heard their requests.

Q.55: "Do you have any questions?"Answer: Yes.

1. Challenges before us.2. Advancement 3. Career Graph4. Achievement

Q.56: "If I remember only one thing about you, what should that be?" Answer:

I have two skills that are distinctly different but that define my personality. I am a very good pianist and an excellent computer "guy." I'm known for my

love of keyboards. Or,

I have an unusual hobby that you might remember my mentioning. I collect one-of-a-kind stamps that have printing errors. I have a collection worth thousands of dollars.

Q. 57: Share with us your overall experience of 2 years of PGDM.

Answer: Related to:

Coursework: I have designed my projects, reports and presentations.

Academic Experience: Through my industry visits, I have gained self-esteem, confidence, and problem-solving skills. I also refined my technical writing and learned to prepare professional documents for clients.

Student’s Organizations:While working and coordinating with different team, I have built time management and efficiency skills. Additionally, I have developed leadership, communication and teamwork abilities.

Life Experience:In general, life has taught me determination and the importance of maintaining ethical standards.

Q.58: "What do you value most in a teammate?" Answer:

I really value teammates who are supportive and are willing to do whatever it takes. One project in the last semester really put my team to the test when one of the members had an accident and had to take time off. Even though we each had our own deadlines, we all jumped in to fill the gap when it occurred. It meant two additional long weekends, but we had a common goal. We were able to meet the deadline and feel good about helping someone with a problem.

Q.59: "Describe your leadership or management style." Answer:

If you asked my team members, they would tell you that I am a fair and open manager. I make myself available every day. My objective is to recognize people for their strengths. I recently promoted a team member who had begun as a problem member but through some one-on-one coaching from me, along with his willingness to put in some extra time became a star.

Q.60: “How would you describe your personality?”

Answer: I am a high-energy person who is motivated by new challenges and problem. I can hit the ground running and come up to speed faster than anyone I know. I have a proven record of success and a reputation for meeting deadlines on time. My attitude about work is “whatever it takes to get the job done.” Anyone in my club would tell you that I am someone who really supports the team spirit. Or,

I am a high-energy person who is a hard worker. I learn very quickly and adapt well. I am very responsible about deadlines. I have the ability to get along well with people. I have a very upbeat attitude that helps keep the department’s morale up. I have the ability to get along well with everyone.

Q.61: “What are your goals?”Answer: I break down goals into short-term goals, with the long term in mind. Right now I’m looking for a position in a company with a solid track record. I want to contribute to a team, bringing my extensive experience in this field to add to the team mix. Long-term goals will depend on the career path available at the company. Ideally, I would like to move progressively within a company.

Q.62: “Why do you want to work here?” Why do you want to join Infosys?Answer: I did some research and selected the companies I am most interested in working in and working for, and yours is at the top of my list. I conducted my research on the basis of the company’s reputation, product reliability, and industry stability, as well as how current employees would rate working for the company. I work best when my goals and values are in sync with the company’s goals and values. I know that I would be good fit in this company’s culture and that I have a lot to contribute. Or,I heard that your company value three things for their employees:

1. Good Package2. Job Security for “performers”3. Excellent working conditions 4. Advancement

Q.63: What is your style of working? (Hard Work Vs. Smart Work)Answer: I work hard SMARTLY. I mean to say by putting my

1. Less effort2. Less input3. Less resources4. Using my available time

And getting the maximum output.

Note: SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound.

Puzzles Questions with “Answers” Q.1: You are given two candles of equal size, which can burn 1 hour each. You have to measure 90 minutes with these candles. (There is no scale or clock). Also u r given a lighter.

Answer: First light up the two ends of the 1st candle. When it will burn out light up one end of the second candle. (30+60=90).

Q.2: Try the similar problem to measure 45 minutes.

Answer: First light up the two ends of the 1st candle and one end of the 2nd candle. When the 1st candle will burn out, then light up the both ends of the 2nd candle. (15+30=45)

Q.3: You r given a thermometer. What can u do by this without measuring the temperature?

Answer: If u put thermometer into a tree it won’t grow anymore, will just die off.

Q.4: You are given a cake; one of its corners is broken. How will u cut the rest intotwo equal parts?

Answer: Slice the cake.

Q.5: If one tyre of a car suddenly gets stolen.... and after sometime u find the tyre without the screws how will u make ur journey complete?

Answer: Open 3 screws, 1 from each tyre and fix the tyre.

Q.6: How will you measure height of building when you are at the top of the building?And if you have stone with you.

Answer: Drop the stone and find the time taken for the stone to reach the ground. find height using the formula. s = a + gt (s = height, a= initial velocity=0, g=9.8m/s, t = time taken).

Q.7: There are three people A, B and C. Liars are of same type and Truth speaking peopleare of same type. Find out who is speaking truth and who is speaking false from the following statements:a) A says: B is a liar.b) B says: A and C are of same type.

Answer: Lets assume A is speaking truth. It means B is a liar then it means A and C arenot of same type.

Q.8: A boy multiplied a number with 10 and got 100. If he divided it by 10, what would be the answer? 

Answer: It is 1.

Q.9: The average salary of three employees is $950 per week. If one employee earns $1150 and other earns $650 rupees, how much will third be earn?

Answer: It is $1050.

Q.10: One of Mr. Horton, his wife, their son, and Mr. Horton's mother is a doctor and another is a lawyer. a)If the doctor is younger than the lawyer, then the doctor and the lawyer are not blood relatives. b)If the doctor is a woman, then the doctor and the lawyer are blood relatives. c)If the lawyer is a man, then the doctor is a man.

Whose occupation you know?

Ans: Mr. Horton -- he is the doctor.

Q.11: Mr. and Mrs. Aye and Mr. and Mrs. Bee competed in a chess tournament.Of the three games played: a)In only the first game werethe two players married to each other. b)The men won two games and the women won one game. c)The Ayes won more games than the Bees. d)Anyone who lost game did not play the subsequent game. Who did not lose a game?

Ans: Mrs.Bee did not lose a game.

Q.12: What is “Nidus”?Answer: The nest where the spider keep its eggs is called “Nidus”.

Q.13: What is the weight of the Olympic Torch?Answer: Almost 3 pounds (7.5 kg)

Q.14: What is the meaning of “Karate”?Answer: A warrior or soldier without ‘Weapons” to defend himself.

Q.15: How many sisters and brothers of Benjamin Franklin?Answer: 16

Behavioral Question Q.1: "Your resume states that you're a 'hard worker.’ Can you give me an example

of a time when you worked hard?" Answer: My Soft Skills Coordinator had a really important project, and it didn't look like we were going to make the deadline. I volunteered to do some late nights and weekends. I and my two other coworkers worked seven straight days with no time off. My piece of the project was to coordinate all the information and enter the data. It was a real team effort, but we were able to meet the deadline, and that made my Sir look good. He rewarded us all of our efforts.

Q.2: "Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement or confrontation with your coworker." Answer: There was a coworker who was taking extra time off at lunch and giving me a problem because I was his backup in our team. Rather than let it fester, I asked him if we could talk after work. I explained to him in a no accusing manner that there was a problem. He told me that he had been trying to accomplish personal tasks at lunch that were taking longer than expected and that he would stop doing that. He hadn't thought about the impact it was having on my work. Things changed for the better after our discussion.

Q.3: "What was the most difficult problem you've handled? How did you deal with it?" Answer:It was our end-term and we were behind schedule. We only had two weeks left before the deadline. I stepped up and gathered the team members to talk about the situation. We brainstormed some ideas about how we could meet the project’s deadline. One of my ideas was to divide the project into specific pieces, which isn't the way it was done before. Each person was in charge of a section. I made sure everyone stayed on track by checking with all of them every evening before the close of business. It was a remarkable effort, but we were able to come in under deadline.

Q.4: "Can you give me an example of working in a fast-paced environment?" Answer: When I was a support person during my project training, there was one time when we had to get everything ready for a case and were short-staffed because one of the other support persons was out ill. I took on the responsibility of coordinating all the reports. The first thing I did was sit down with the Head – Projects involved and ask them to give me an idea of the priorities that they needed to complete their part of the project. I then put together a task spreadsheet and worked with everyone to keep on track. We worked late into the night: 2:00 A.M. Instead of being tired, I felt energized throughout the experience. It was really rewarding when we finished the last task and made the deadline. Everyone was really surprised at how smoothly it went with all the obstacles I had to work around. I received a nice reward for my efforts.

Q.5: "Have you been able to sell your boss on a new idea? How did you do it?" Answer:

I determined a need to market my IIE program by using a different strategy. I met with my Head – CRD to convince him of my ideas and he reluctantly gave me the go-ahead. I then met with the editorial, creative, and media departments. Working together, we planned media exposure, including TV, radio, print, newspaper, and interactive. We also put together a direct mail campaign. I calculated expenses and return on investment and presented it to my head for approval. I really surprised him with the numbers and my estimated 30 percent return on investment. He gave a "thumbs-up" to proceed with the project.

Situation based “behavioral” questions: Q.1: Are you ready to go to places of extreme temperature? If yes, what do you think of your safety? Answer: Yes. There is no question of safety arises because already people are living in that area and if they are safe naturally I will be also safe.

Q.2: Are you willing to relocate?Answer: Yes, for me, distance and location does not matter. Q.3: What have you done for the community welfare? Answer: Yes, I have done lot for my community like:

1. I am helping one of charity in my village.2. I am a monthly donor of my area hospital for “blood”.3. I am helping my areas NGO for conducting survey.4. I am helping the blind association on monthly basis.

Q.4: You are going to a meeting for Infosys and the deal is very important. On the highway your vehicle tyre gets punctured. In an attempt to fix it, you loose all the screws. What will you do? Answer: I will take one screws from the rest of the tyre and fix it I will continue my journey.

Q.5: What if you are posted at a far off place, away from your family?Answer: It does not matter because my family believes in career achievement first rest will become automatically good. Q.6: How will you measure the height of a building when you are at the top of the building and if you have stone with you? Answer: Drop the stone and find the time taken for the stone to reach the ground. find height using the formula. s = a + gt (s = height, a= initial velocity=0, g=9.8m/s, t = time taken).

Q.7: Can you recollect the name of your Principal in school?Answer: Yes. His name was Sri Ram Raj.

Note: They would like to check your reliability and validity of going to your school and

at the same time your memory and sincerity.

Q.8: After getting married, if in-laws ask you to quit the job, what will you do? (for girls)Answer: No. I will not leave the job rather I will convince her how 2+2 = 5. How my earning will add value to her family.

Note: If she is not agree with your statements?Answer. Then, of course, I will leave keeping in mind my limitations after marriage. Q.9: If you are the head of a business division and there are no profits for your division, then what will you do?Answer: I will go for

1. Increasing Sales2. Cutting Prices3. Cutting Benefits4. Reducing Expenditures

Q.10: If you are the officer-in-charge of Hi-tech city and a plane crashes into Cyber towers like it happened with WTO, then what measures would you take to save the people inside the building?Answer: First of all I will announce to vacate the building as early as possible.

Q.11: Comment on Opportunity knocks once.Answer: It is 100% true because opportunity never repeats like history. So, we must take care of the very first opportunity. Q.12: Why couldn’t you get more % that what you got in your academics? Answer: Because now we are more concerned with

1. Games2. Activities & 3. Exercises4. Role Play5. Project Works6. Industry Visits