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Updated 8 Apr 2024

A.O. Smith Interview Experiences

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4 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

General current affairs topic

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and asked to sell a pen

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Q1. What is YTD targets and how can you achieve
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Challenges in role and solution for the problem
  • Ans. 

    The challenges in the role of State Sales Head and their solutions

    • Managing a large sales team and ensuring their productivity

    • Dealing with intense competition in the market

    • Meeting sales targets and achieving revenue goals

    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients

    • Adapting to changing market trends and customer preferences

    • Developing effective sales strategies and tactics

    • Motivating and training the sales te...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How good in Team handling and techniques to improve business
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in team handling and implementing techniques to improve business.

    • I have successfully managed and led teams in my previous roles, effectively delegating tasks and ensuring collaboration.

    • I have implemented various strategies such as regular team meetings, goal setting, and performance tracking to improve team productivity.

    • I have also introduced training programs and workshops to enhance the sk...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good company and employee welfare and support from seniors

State Sales Head Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Effective way of team handling? how to ensure growth of team members?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic of your graduation
  • Q2. Basic knowledge about industrial field
  • Q3. Based on your Previous experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for A.O. Smith Diploma Trainee Engineer interview:
  • InfoBasic
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company for freshers for making experience and not that much heavy work and working environment is good

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Q1. Wich of the following laws states that: in any electrical network the algebraic sum of the current meeting at a poin is zero ?
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Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sumit Nandha

posted on 23 Jan 2018

I applied via JobPortal and was interviewed in Feb 2017. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. My current job profile My current CTC Expected CTC Why wnt to change my current job What is the expect with this company
  • Q2. My current job profile and how to selling increase

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: This interview is my first sales department interview it's amazing I will go and introduce myself and he was the introduction to ao Smith company and working profile he was the taste mee for the job and telling me that is the some products I am Costomer to tell mee how to sale this product but I am simply saying this is not possible to my side because of I can't knowledge this product so I m not describe this product and I want say any Costomer to his strong point and he was telling mee yes you are right that means I want sale some products to given his 100 % knowledge after I will convert to Costomer to sale
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

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Q1. Do you know what is selling and how you can sell it?
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A.O. Smith interview questions for popular designations

 Diploma Trainee Engineer

 (1)

 Sales Executive

 (1)

 Senior Sales Manager

 (1)

 State Sales Head

 (1)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you walk us through your professional background?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience in graphic design, specializing in branding and digital marketing.

    • Started my career as a junior designer at a marketing agency

    • Managed a team of designers at a tech startup

    • Freelanced for various clients in the fashion industry

    • Currently working as a creative director at a design firm

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  • Q2. What are your expectations regarding this role?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you approach the creative process for a new design project?
  • Q2. How do you handle feedback or criticism of your designs?
  • Q3. Can you describe a design project you’re particularly proud of and why?
Round 3 - Assignment 

This round involved a practical design task.
Task:
Create a mock design for a Xiaomi product promotion, ensuring the output aligns with the brand’s identity while showcasing creativity and innovation.

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What was your thought process while working on this design?
  • Q2. How did you ensure your work aligns with Xiaomi’s brand identity?
  • Ans. 

    I conducted thorough research on Xiaomi's brand guidelines and values to ensure my designs were in line with their identity.

    • Studied Xiaomi's brand guidelines and values

    • Incorporated Xiaomi's color palette and typography in my designs

    • Ensured consistency with Xiaomi's design language across all touchpoints

    • Sought feedback from Xiaomi's branding team to ensure alignment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What challenges did you face while completing the assignment, and how did you address them?
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What’s a challenging design project you’ve worked on, and how did you overcome the obstacles?
  • Q2. How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams, like marketing or product, during a project?
Round 6 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Where are you from?
  • Q2. What does your father do?
  • Q3. Do you think you’re really suitable for this position?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Key Takeaways

Overall, my experience interviewing at Xiaomi was overwhelmingly positive. Each round was thoughtfully structured, and the team made a real effort to evaluate not just my skills but also my fit within their culture. The minor issue in the Last round, while slightly unsettling, didn’t overshadow the incredible interactions I had throughout the process.

For anyone aspiring to work with Xiaomi, I’d suggest being prepared for meaningful conversations and ready to showcase not just your skills but also your passion for design as this position really want a designer who can think out of the box.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why you want pramotion
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
  • Q2. Monitory losses
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Ask basic computer knowledge questions
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. No interview was conducted after scheduling the interview
  • Q2. Worst experience
  • Q3. Worst experience. No respect for the employee
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No interview was conducted after scheduling
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Why this entry job?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about starting my career in this field and believe this entry job will provide me with valuable experience and opportunities for growth.

    • Opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience

    • Chance to develop skills and knowledge in the industry

    • Potential for growth and advancement within the company

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  • Q2. What is the name of job?
  • Ans. 

    The name of the job is Trainee.

    • Trainees are individuals who are learning and gaining practical experience in a specific field or industry.

    • They are typically supervised by experienced professionals and undergo training programs to develop their skills.

    • Examples of trainee positions include management trainee, sales trainee, and engineering trainee.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the full form of BA
  • Ans. 

    BA stands for Bachelor of Arts.

    • BA stands for Bachelor of Arts.

    • It is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or program in the arts and humanities.

    • Example: BA in English Literature, BA in History

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the full formpf MBBS
  • Q5. What is the name ofourcoutry
  • Ans. 

    The name of our country is United States of America.

    • Officially known as United States of America

    • Commonly referred to as USA

    • Consists of 50 states

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. How do you create the base of a pyramid using C++ language?
Round 2 - Coding Test 

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your current salary
  • Q2. Your expected salary
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the use of buffer tool
  • Q2. What is the use of attribute transfer mapping

A.O. Smith Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in A.O. Smith interview?
A.O. Smith interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the A.O. Smith interview process are Resume Shortlist, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for A.O. Smith interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at A.O. Smith. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at A.O. Smith expect are Distribution Management, Business Development, Channel Sales, Sales Forecasting and Sales Planning.
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