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Graduate Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 15 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Mathematical puzzles
  • Q2. Program on c..sum of odd numbers from 0 to 100
  • Ans. 

    Program to calculate the sum of odd numbers from 0 to 100 in C.

    • Initialize a variable to store the sum.

    • Use a loop to iterate through numbers from 0 to 100.

    • Check if the number is odd using the modulo operator.

    • If the number is odd, add it to the sum variable.

    • Print or return the sum.

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  • Q3. Questions on physics like relative motions n all

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: time management was difficult..especially with verbal passages and quantative.
Tips: clear ur basics and start practicing with time atleast a month before

Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: see,they can ask anything they feel like...physics ,maths,sanskrit ,u need to b confident.
Tips: be confident and fight stress.keep smilimg

General Tips: work on ur communication skillsm it is very very important and keep ur basics clear
Skill Tips: have an honest and smart attitude.
Skills: Attitude, , Ability To Cope Up With Stress, , 1)communication,
College Name: st.thomas college of engineering and technology

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Given a problem scenario what would action do you suggest to be taken?
  • Ans. 

    The answer to the question depends on the specific problem scenario provided.

    • Analyze the problem scenario and identify the key issues

    • Consider the potential consequences of different actions

    • Evaluate the available resources and constraints

    • Propose a course of action that addresses the problem and maximizes positive outcomes

    • Provide a rationale for the chosen action

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  • Q2. Basic questions from area of interest
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself
  • Q4. Are you comfortable with any job situation like night shifts and transfers etc?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: questions were easy, practice helped me alot to get through this round.
Tips: practice apti regularly, make learning new words a hobby.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 15

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: overall it was a nice experience, as the interviewer was very soft spoken and very keen in getting to know if the candidate could be a real asset to the company.
Tips: just stay confident about whatever you say,take care of what words you use while answering as formal language is preferred during interviews.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: it was a good experience, the interviewer was very jolly, and they just want to know if you are ready to be a professional or not! confidence is still a must.
Tips: stay calm and speak clearly, don't try to fake anything for they will know!

General Tips: stay calm and confident about what you actually know you'll surely get through
Skill Tips: regular practice helps alot with apti and logical, english needs to be regularly read.
Skills: general aptitude, verbal , logical
College Name: SRM UNIVERSITY
Motivation: no bond, nice starting package, high growth rate, developing company

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