Upload Button Icon Add office photos

Filter interviews by

Dupont Sustainable Solutions Business Support Admin Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 30 Jun 2021

Dupont Sustainable Solutions Business Support Admin Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me something yourself?
  • Q2. What all work have you done in past?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't get prepared. Just read about the company (Basic knowledge) and ask the employer about it.
Ask as many questions as you can(not illogical ques)

Interview questions from similar companies

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Aug 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Technical round asking position related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We aware of Interviewer only ask for your family questions only and 1-2 questions regarding your Position then never join that organization.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What kind of projects you have completed?
  • Q2. How handy you are on the tool?
  • Ans. 

    I am quite handy with tools and have experience using various types of equipment.

    • I have experience using power tools such as drills, saws, and sanders

    • I am skilled in using hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches

    • I have experience with measuring and cutting materials accurately

    • I am able to troubleshoot and fix common household problems such as leaky faucets or broken appliances

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How would you rate yourself in that particular tool out of 5?
  • Ans. 

    I would rate myself 4 out of 5 in that particular tool.

    • I have extensive experience using the tool in various projects.

    • I have received positive feedback from colleagues and clients on my proficiency in the tool.

    • I am confident in my ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using the tool.

    • However, there may be some advanced features of the tool that I am not yet familiar with.

    • Overall, I believe I am highly skilled in us

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is all about your work experience, your role in previous organization, Project handling etc.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Be prepared with coding for every concept you have learnt. Be ready to answer regarding exceptions and errors we face generally as a developer.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: They had 4 interviews.
McK1: Have faint recollections. However I remember I did well on the case and had loadsa HR involved specially in my work on internships and research paper.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: McK2: The interviewer was a PhD in Chem Engg from Stanford followed by an MBA from Harvard. I found this before going in and got real nervous. He started off with some Chemical Engg questions and soon realized it was no use! (He did even comment that I had not learnt anything in Chem engg in the 4 years). We then moved on a case of petrochemical industry where a new player wanted to enter an oversaturated market. I concluded that scale is important and the entry has to be below the existing market price. Some HR including my question to him. Had a long discussion on Foreign MBA vs Indian MBA. At the end of the interview, I guess I had done a good enough job (surprisingly after the start I had) and was called in for the next 2 interviews..

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: McK3: This was a disaster! And a big one. I was given an extremely easy case on nuclear reactor vs coal reactor economics. Simple mathematics which I screwed up because of just 1 simple error. I realized the same pretty late and pointed it out. He said it was ok. No HR

Round: Other Interview
Experience: McK4: The whole interview was a discussion on my BTP and seminar. BTP was related to Phosphoric Acid production. The discussion revolved around whether phosphoric acid should be produced in India or whether we should produce it outside from where we import ore. Then we moved on to my seminar which was related to Kyoto Protocol. Finally I asked question on how different is a foreign MBA vis a vis an Indian one. Very peaceful and fun interview!
Tips: The single biggest mistake I committed was going in a haste into the McK 3rd interview. I got involved in some placement work between the interviews and forgot to carry my folder or even a pen. This is probably why I did not do well on the case (which was probably the easiest of all 8). Its very important that you take 5 minutes off before walking in, get your composure and stop worrying about other things and just attend to the interview on hand. Key learnings included the fact that it is relatively difficult to come back if you don't start well. Thus its is better to take something like 5 seconds before you answer the first 2-3 questions to recollect thoughts, organize them and frame them well. Also that you need to be comfortable with everything on your resume. I appeared for 8 interviews and never mentioned/was asked anything related to MI which I thought was the most important point on my resume. Instead I was questioned on my hobbies. Smallest points on the resume could be the ones you are grilled most on. Another very important thing about case interviews is the fact that the interviewer will be guiding you all through to the final solution. Any thing that he speaks should be heard and taken notice of. Most of the times there will be a small hint given at some point and all you need to do is catch on to it! Structuring your answers is extremely important. One more important thing to keep in mind is that all your answers should kind of show to the company that you can FIT into the company, the job and the culture. It is also important you walk in with the feeling that you can get the job. Specifically in cases, if you get stuck, take some time off to think. Structure your solution well, it carries the maximum weight.

General Tips: Firstly suit up only in case you are comfortable in it. It makes no sense to wear it and be uncomfortable throughout. And in my opinion even if you do not wear one, it never goes against you (at least consulting). For companies like FMCG/Tech its better not to suit up because it doesn't go with the company cultures. If its IBanking, it is good if you wear one. It is very important that you have some questions for the interviewer for any given company. And it is more important that the questions are intelligent and genuine. Attending PPT/ reading up website is a must for the same. Most importantly you should not talk to any other candidate on interview experience before your interview. The interview changes for every candidate. If say for example you hear the case beforehand, the company is bound to find out which would ruin your chances for sure. Further talking to people who have already appeared increases the nervousness. Posture is something that you have to take care of. People have a tendency to relax which should not be the case. You should seem eager for both the interview and the job. While answering any question the most important things to keep in mind are • Take 5 seconds off before venturing into any answer. Compose your thoughts real well. Then start. Its better to get the whole thing in a impactful way then to miss out on certain points. It also doubles up as giving the interview a feel that you are thinking before answering.
College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: There were four interviews, with a case study and some HR questions in each. 
The first interviewer was an IIT Delhi alumnus and asked me a case on whether a telecom company should go for exploring the 3G license option. He provided me with information as and when I asked for it. Later during the interview, I asked him about his experience with McKinsey. 
The second interview involved a case on acquiring land for a B-School. The case was mainly qualitative and the HR questions were also straightforward. Giving a thought to goals and aspirations helped. 
My third interview was with a partner. Again, standard PI questions: something about yourself, why consulting, what if not McKinsey, important attributes of a good leader, why should we hire you etc. The case was on the design on entry and exit gates for Delhi Metro. 
My final interview was again with a partner and there was no HR part. It started with a case, and then there was nothing else to discuss. Anything and everything that could possibly go wrong did. I did badly in the case and towards the end made errors with simple calculations as well.
Tips: It is important to think on your feet even if you are not able to make much headway with the case. This case had sealed my fate.

General Tips: Most of the times, things go on as they are supposed to, we do what we are assigned, meet deadlines and get it over with. Knowing what to do after four or five years of study at IIT is one of those deciding phases where we have to do something out of routine, think about what we actually want, what we can get from where we are. 
Here is an account of how I went about making my decisions and preparing for it. In one of those routine placement talks, a speaker remarked, ‘there are two ways you can choose a career- by extrapolation from what you have right now and by interpolation from your long term goal’. This helps one realize the importance of identification of long term goal. In my opinion, once a person is convinced about that, it is easy to pull off an interview; more importantly, it is easy to identify which options to prepare for. 
I’d eliminated higher studies at around the middle of fourth year and was convinced to sit for McKinsey and core companies. Resume preparation began at around August with the master resume followed by a resume for core electrical companies which come to campus. Later I made a one page resume for McKinsey. Preparing for McKinsey helped a great deal in preparing for the HR section of the interviews. After McKinsey results, I revised the electrical courses required for the companies which were coming to the campus.
The first day was hectic with a whole lot of companies lined up. One had to be prepared for
all the companies because the shortlist came just the night earlier.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

PwC user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Jan 2022

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Accounting entries Questions around your previous job.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just answer what ever you know with confidence. You don't need to bluff

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Gautam Bansal

posted on 21 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Your client is a fruits and vegetables retailer who is facing inventory management issues
  • Ans. 

    Suggest inventory management solutions for a fruits and vegetables retailer.

    • Analyze sales data to determine popular items and adjust inventory levels accordingly

    • Implement a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to ensure freshness of produce

    • Use technology such as barcode scanning and automated ordering to streamline inventory management

    • Consider partnering with local farmers to reduce transportation costs and ensure fresh p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Brief Introduction
  • Q3. Why consulting?
  • Ans. 

    Consulting offers a dynamic and challenging work environment that allows me to apply my problem-solving skills and work with a variety of clients.

    • Consulting provides exposure to diverse industries and business models

    • It offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and teams

    • Consulting requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills

    • It offers a dynamic and challenging work environment

    • Consulting provides o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. You must be having a busy day. How many interviews are you through with?
  • Ans. 

    I have completed X number of interviews so far today.

    • I have completed 5 interviews today.

    • I have been through 7 interviews today.

    • I have completed 3 interviews and have 2 more scheduled for later today.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. A 20-25 slide PPT. The client is a Dairy farming corp. based out of Western Europe. Its current market is almost saturated. The client wants to expand its existing operations. It has several markets wit...
  • Ans. 

    Evaluate prospects for expansion of a saturated Dairy farming corp. based in Western Europe with several markets under consideration.

    • Analyze the potential demand for dairy products in the new markets

    • Assess the competition in the new markets

    • Evaluate the feasibility of production and distribution in the new markets

    • Consider the regulatory environment in the new markets

    • Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for the new

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Identified that the problem could either be surplus or wastage. Understood the inventory procurement and management system. Took a sample fruit for a given week and proceeded with inventory optimization. Developed alternative inventory plans and selected the best one. Then asked to synthesize.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The interviewer didn’t have my CV. He preferred a brief introduction. Probed about other shortlists and interviews I had.
Then opened an elaborate PPT and walked me through the slides. It was a Dairy Farming Corp. based out of western Europe and we looked at acquisition targets across 4 markets. After 10 minutes of running me through a number of tables and graphs, I was given a minute to think and recommend the best option for the client. I Didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Concluded with a recommendation and case synthesis.

General Tips: 1. Respond to the tone of the interviewer.
2. Being composed matters.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Mohit Agarwal

posted on 21 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Tell me a situation where you created an impact and brought about a change
  • Q3. A pharma company is in phase-1 trials of a first of it’s kind drug in the world that can cure baldness permanently. Should it go ahead and sell this formula and rights to a potential buyer and if yes,...
  • Q4. The client is a motorcycle manufacturer from India, wanting to sell motorcycles in Nigeria. For simplicity we will talk in INR terms. The motorcycle market of Nigeria is dominated by 3-4 Chinese manuf...
  • Q5. The case was a no quantitative one. It was about a private bank which has recently got 50 branch opening licences from RBI. How to decide where to set up these branches?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Two things in the problem statement set the path for me.
a. “Phase -1 trials”, so phase -2, so phase-3 etc had to be looked into – basically the whole development stage from a drug in a lab to a drug in the marketplace.
b. “for what amount” – clearly this case demanded working with numbers, because it was not just a yes/no question, but also asked an approximate deal price.

Solving the case.
a) I laid out the value chain in development of a drug.
b) The interviewer on prodding gave me costs involved in the phased clinical trials and their probabilities of success.
c) CATCH: Phase 3 trials success of failures probability does not affect the overall outcome in expenditure, as even if it is a failure, you have spent the money
d) So I have an approximate numbers on cost in different scenarios.
e) Now, I tried to estimate the potential revenue that can be earned from this drug. The interviewer gave the selling price of the drug has been fixed at USD1000. So now its more of a question of market sizing.
f) Since the company is a global pharma giant, it would be selling all over the world.
g) The problem was now reduced to finding the number of potential male bald customers worldwide ready to shell out USD1000 for a cure.
h) The math worked out that there was no way to make money from this drug (It took a little bit of guts to state this conclusion to the interviewer), and the company abandon this project. Or better still, if somebody is ready to buy the right, just sell it for any amount above the costs you have incurred so far.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: First I tried to understand the Nigerian motorcycle market. Also, I tried to understand if there was any possibility of the Indian maker to sell cheap – that possibility was ruled out. So, if cost leadership does not work, product differentiation will. How could we then differentiate our product?

a) CATCH: As it turned out in the course of our discussion, the motorcycles were used as taxis
b) The drivers owned the motorcycles and plied pillions around the city for a fee.
c) I worked out the math for these chinese motorcycles -buying cost, maintenance, life, mileage, etc.
d) If the Indian client could beat that number, we could have a winner - the buying cost was high, but we were better on mileage, on life (3 years vs 2 years for the chinese product) and on maintenance. Still the number was not favourable.
e) Next came the idea, that if we could not reduce the cost for the drivers, can we improve the revenue. An idea that I blurted out, but which turned out to be the one the interviewer was looking for – was to have a longer seat so that a total of three people could ride the motorcycle comfortably.
f) Now the numbers started making sense. Also note that the previous numbers would have changed, because the mileage with 3 people on board will be less than 2 ppl onboard. Also, the amount individual customers are ready to shell out for a shared taxi will be lesser than for a private taxi. All these changes accounted for, the numbers still looked positive.
g) So a go ahead was declared.
h) Now came the second part, given that we decide to enter Nigeria – how do we position ourselves as a brand and convince the locals to tru out our new expensive product –the benefits of which can only be ascertained after a period of one or two years i) The answer came in renting out these bikes to the drivers on a trial basis, and let them appreciate our better bikes and let word of mouth do the rest.

General Tips: a). Be calm, but be enthusiastic in the interview. Enthusiasm shows.
b). Make the interview a two way process. Let the interviewer help you solve the problem. He will drop hints. LISTEN to them.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

BCG user image Mohit Kataria

posted on 21 Nov 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction
  • Q2. General HR
  • Q3. Case
  • Q4. Extensive HR
  • Q5. Small case
  • Q6. A tractor manufacturing company’s share is declining. Company Description, Manufacturing Operations, and Revenue Split – by product and geography. The company had 4 tractor models (different hp powers)
  • Ans. 

    The tractor manufacturing company's declining share is due to lack of product diversification and limited market reach.

    • The company needs to expand its product line to cater to different customer needs.

    • The company should explore new markets and increase its presence in existing ones.

    • The company can consider partnerships or collaborations to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.

    • The company should focus on improving its...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Discussed about the various possibilities of the revenues decline –any particular geography, product or channel. There was a particular region where the sales were declining. The sales in the region primarily consisted of 2 tractor models – 35 and 45 hp.
Tried to approach the problem by dividing the issue areas between Internal and External.
Internal – Company related issues related to 4Ps. External – Competition, Consumer Behaving Pattern or External Environment overall (PESTLE).
The prices of the product w.r.t to competitors was at par. However, the maintenance costs was higher as compared to competitors and hence the sales were going down.

Solution:
Proposed a solution of providing extended warranty. Also the excess costs incurred by the company could be recovered by increasing costs of the other 2 tractors (as its market price was slightly lower than its competitors) compromise on the profits.

General Tips: Just be comprehensive. It does no matter if reach the solution or not. Just be exhaustive and have a structured approach.
Skills:
College Name: IIM Lucknow

Tell us how to improve this page.

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Deloitte Interview Questions
3.8
 • 2.9k Interviews
PwC Interview Questions
3.4
 • 1.4k Interviews
Ernst & Young Interview Questions
3.4
 • 1.2k Interviews
KPMG India Interview Questions
3.5
 • 802 Interviews
ZS Interview Questions
3.3
 • 453 Interviews
BCG Interview Questions
3.7
 • 197 Interviews
Citco Interview Questions
3.1
 • 142 Interviews
Bain & Company Interview Questions
3.8
 • 106 Interviews
View all

Dupont Sustainable Solutions Business Support Admin Reviews and Ratings

based on 1 review

4.0/5

Rating in categories

5.0

Skill development

5.0

Work-life balance

3.0

Salary

4.0

Job security

3.0

Company culture

4.0

Promotions

5.0

Work satisfaction

Explore 1 Review and Rating
Analyst
12 salaries
unlock blur

₹7.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

Administration Assistant
10 salaries
unlock blur

₹6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Associate Analyst
9 salaries
unlock blur

₹3.8 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr

Consultant
7 salaries
unlock blur

₹8.5 L/yr - ₹50.6 L/yr

Data Scientist
7 salaries
unlock blur

₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Dupont Sustainable Solutions with

Deloitte

3.8
Compare

Ernst & Young

3.4
Compare

PwC

3.4
Compare

KPMG India

3.5
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview