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Updated 29 Sep 2021

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posted on 29 Sep 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How to sale.
  • Ans. 

    Sales requires understanding the customer's needs and providing a solution that meets those needs.

    • Identify the customer's pain points

    • Tailor your pitch to address those pain points

    • Build rapport and establish trust

    • Provide a clear and compelling value proposition

    • Handle objections effectively

    • Close the sale and follow up with excellent customer service

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How you manage your distributors problems ?
  • Ans. 

    We have a dedicated team to handle distributor problems promptly and efficiently.

    • We have a clear communication channel with our distributors.

    • We provide regular training to our distributors to avoid problems.

    • We have a system in place to track and resolve distributor issues.

    • We offer incentives to our distributors for resolving problems quickly.

    • We have a customer service team to handle any complaints from distributors.

    • We ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to increase more sale?
  • Ans. 

    To increase sales, businesses can focus on improving their marketing strategies, offering promotions, improving customer experience, and expanding their product line.

    • Improve marketing strategies

    • Offer promotions and discounts

    • Enhance customer experience

    • Expand product line

    • Identify and target new customer segments

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be positive and confident to achieved goal.

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Knowledge about product and production

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is production
  • Ans. 

    Production is the process of creating goods or services through the conversion of inputs into outputs.

    • Production involves the transformation of raw materials or components into finished products.

    • It includes activities such as planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the production process.

    • Production managers are responsible for ensuring efficient and effective production operations.

    • Examples of production pro...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Briefly define in chemistry
  • Ans. 

    Chemistry is the scientific study of matter, its properties, composition, and interactions.

    • Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the structure, properties, and composition of substances.

    • It involves studying the behavior and changes of matter at the atomic and molecular levels.

    • Chemistry is used to understand and explain various natural phenomena, such as chemical reactions, bonding, and energy transformations...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Britannia is very good company for developed our knowledge and experience
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details of past experience and requirements of current opening
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your achievement in recent past

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear, listen carefully. It is more important to listen than to speak. If you don't know anything accept it. Answer precisely, further elaborate if asked.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your best accomplishment?
  • Ans. 

    Successfully implemented a new production process resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.

    • Identified areas for improvement in the production process

    • Developed and implemented a new process

    • Trained staff on the new process

    • Monitored and analyzed results to ensure success

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    One of my weaknesses is that I can be overly critical of my own work, which can sometimes lead to perfectionism.

    • I tend to be a perfectionist and can spend too much time on minor details.

    • I sometimes struggle with delegating tasks because I want to ensure they are done correctly.

    • I can be overly self-critical, which can impact my confidence at times.

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced accountant with a strong attention to detail and a passion for numbers.

    • Experienced accountant with X years of experience

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting

    • Proficient in financial analysis and budgeting

    • Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations

    • Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Accounting ruls Tds return due date process
  • Q3. Old company GST number on oral What is GST means government purpose
  • Q4. GST Rate credit ITC Due date
  • Q5. Make journal entries on paper partical
  • Ans. 

    Journal entries are recorded on paper to document financial transactions.

    • Identify the accounts involved in the transaction

    • Determine the type of account (asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense)

    • Debit the account(s) that receive(s) value and credit the account(s) that give(s) value

    • Ensure that the debits and credits balance

    • Record the date and a brief description of the transaction

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Bank reconciliation fund planning payment plan bank bulk upload how it work
  • Ans. 

    Bank reconciliation is the process of matching and comparing a company's bank statement with its accounting records.

    • Bank reconciliation ensures that the company's financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

    • Fund planning involves creating a budget and allocating funds for various expenses.

    • Payment plans are agreements between a company and its creditors to pay off debts over time.

    • Bank bulk upload is a feature that all...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Tell me about your family
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family with a diverse background and strong values.

    • My parents have been married for over 30 years and have always emphasized the importance of education and hard work.

    • I have two siblings, an older brother who is a doctor and a younger sister who is studying law.

    • We often gather for family dinners and celebrate special occasions together.

    • My family has always been supportive of my career choices a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Meeting with DGM final round with HR for salary after
Meeting with CEO

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - By owner 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Working knowledge , financial work, taxation work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always work in positive response.
Every problem which I face shortout myself or with the help of senior.
And Good attitude

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Improvement projects related questions were there.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewers try to check your mindset and values meet with the company's values in terms of safety, quality, cost etc.
Always identify your strong areas and try to speak as much as possible around those topics.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Momenton equation in CFD
  • Ans. 

    The Momenton equation in CFD is used to describe the conservation of momentum in fluid flow.

    • The Momenton equation is derived from the Navier-Stokes equations, which govern fluid flow.

    • It includes terms for pressure, viscous forces, and external forces acting on the fluid.

    • The equation is used in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict fluid behavior.

    • It is essential for accurately modeling and analyzing

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Its a form which takes in details both factual and personal in the form of anecdotes, essentially a very very concise description of your past experiences at work and how they connect with the qualities required at the job.
Tips: Being genuine here will save from early elimination since there's a long way forward solely based on your answers.
Never give any sort of location preferences when asked, if you are seriously interested!
Touch all key areas in your profile never underestimate any one of them.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The GD group consisted of all familiar faces which helped in breaking the tension, although I didn't start/direct, I spoke about 3-4 points which I thought were important factors in decision making.
Tips: A tiniest bit of unpredictability lies as always in case of GDs but ensure these-Quality of points put forward (matters more than the quantity)
Show initiative to let others speak as well (Just in case)
Never compromise with key moral conflict areas and don't presume or arrive at a conclusion earlier because it might so happen that you may end up defending yourself for the rest of GD hence not being able to put good points on board.
Duration: 5+15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The best part of the process I believe because the controls are given to you the second PI begins which means every PI has a different story.
Tips: Communication skills are of utmost importance.
Know your projects and keep concepts at fingertips because a minute or two is what you get to convince the interviewer whether you actually know what you did.
For a MechE student, Revise basics of key department subjects like Applied Thermo-Fluids (Pumps, Condensers, Cooling Towers, boilers, etc.)

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Every level is an elimination round with the trickiest one as last. This is taken by a very senior level manager with around 10 years of experience so he/she knows what he wants and grills everyone on those parameters (who you are as a person). I couldn't know then but when I came out, people told me it lasted for about an hour (50 minutes or so).
Tips: Expect tricky questions both basic technical and HR like -
What is the definition of fun for you? Why supply chain management? etc.
Hold yourself in a very composed manner and know when to stop and pull back in an interview.
Believing that you are the ideal candidate is the first step to convince someone else. Explore Why?

Skill Tips: Thermodynamics Concepts, Mechanisms, and individual project related technical know-how.
College Name: IIT Kharagpur

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question regarding accounts
  • Q2. Question regarding family background

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good luck to everyone for your job, be prepared for questions of what role you applied for job.

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