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General Motors Pget Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Jan 2015

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Pget Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why GM, why not other auto companies?
  • Q2. Why do you suit the job?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Rigorous questions on courses mentioned in the resume.
HR round has standard HR questions. Their HR interview was just a filter to see if the guys that qualified the technical round were whole hearted about getting into the company
Tips: When given the opportunity to ask questions, get to know about the company profile and what will be the candidate's role if selected. If you are looking just at core, then give the tech interview more importance. You should have a solid course or project that you can elaborate about to make an impression

General Tips: If you fall short of time, revising the courses you are most interested/ your best projects is more helpful than doing over the basic 1st year courses. A vital quality to a placement aspirant would be a relaxed state of mind. The last thing an employer would want is his employee succumbing to stress.
Skill Tips: Start early around mid-September. Structure the preparation. Make clear demarcation between core and non-core preparation, follow the time table strictly. Keep track aspects covered/uncovered. (prep for tech, HR, aptitude, GD etc).It is easy to lose track of all this stuff. List down core companies you want to get in, make a check on the relevant courses/projects and make resume accordingly.
Skills: Automotive Related Knowledge
College Name: IIt-Madras

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a general aptitude test consisting of quants, verbal ability and logical reasoning. It was moderately difficult.
Tips: I didn't prepare anything. It was a general aptitude test in which I was quite comfortable. But, it is always good to have some practice.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 8 members were part of the GD. As in any other GD, the main thing that the panelists were looking for was confidence. If you
are able to put forth your views in a confident manner, you are through. Just make sure not to be overly aggressive and not to make any personal remarks. Stay calm and composed.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 20-30 minute round. Questions were mainly regarding project and the courses. A lot of questions on strength of materials, vibrations, and engineering mechanics. Although I was not able to answer a few questions, still I was selected. They were mainly looking at your approach, confidence and interest in their company. Finally, the interviewer asked some HR questions as well.
Tips: Revise some basic strength of materials and vibrations. Also take your friends' help to conduct mock interviews. That really helps. You would know where exactly are you going wrong and the means to improve yourself.

General Tips: I think they were looking for someone who could work in fatigue damage analysis. Since my project was related to it, I think I had an advantage. Moreover, I feel my performance in GD impressed them. Being confident throughout the process helped.
They were mainly looking for knowledge in strength of materials, design, vibrations and finite element analysis.
Skill Tips: I started my preparations in November. For me, one or two weeks was enough. But, it is always good to start earlier.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume + test based shortlisting

Round: Test
Experience: Written Test: Its a general aptitude test consisting of quants, verbal ability and logical reasoning. Its moderately difficult.
Tips: Test Preparation: Math puzzles - books: "2000 puzzles"(available on LAN) and "word on the street", CAT aptitude materia

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Active participation, clarity of thought, and good communication skills are all they require.As in any other GD, the main thing that the panelists look for is confidence. If you are able to put forth your views in a confident manner, you are through. Just make sure not to be overly aggressive and not to make any personal remarks. Stay calm and composed.
Tips: Self-confidence, politeness, ability to make others agree with you, are traits looked for
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: Interview: (25-30 minutes)Technical:Questions are mainly regarding project and the courses. A lot of questions on strength of materials, vibrations, and engineering mechanics. They mainly look at your approach, confidence and interest in their company.Project and Motor fundaes.
Tips: Be thorough with your course projects.Revise some basic strength of materials and vibrations. Conduct mock interviews. You would know where exactly are you going wrong and the means to improve yourself.Try to gauge what they are looking for, and align your pitch that way.In case of a company, you must be thorough with the relevant projects, and the company's production process.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a quantitative tests.
Tips: You can prepare by going through CAT material.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 10 members in the GD. the panelists were looking for self-confidence, politeness and ability to make others agree with you.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 15-minute round and my project and motor fundae were tested. Apart from that, questions related to my resume were asked.
Tips: They were looking for areas related to BTP while shortlisting. Preparing power and VLSI would help. Also, project knowledge would be beneficial.

College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions related to simple math.
Duration: 5 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Test
Experience: It was a CAT type written test.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: There were two rounds of interview. Here, they asked resume based and simple math questions.

General Tips: In ascending order of importance, for getting shortlisted:

1) PoRs
2) Extra, co-curricular activities
3) Projects
4) Technical Skills example coding etc.
5) Academic Achievements
6) Internships
7) CGPA
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions about Intern projects, manufacturing science

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a "Quant DI Core"test.Medium of test was online.
Duration: 180 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Panelists looking for validity of spoken points, and how convincing one could be.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Just being confident about my projects and interns.And my intern project helped a lot.For core companies, manufacturing technology will be helpful.

General Tips: Be confident about the points your resume. Add just the points you feel you can explain with confidence, and don’t add points just for the sake of filling space in the resume.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Questions about significance of ground effect
  • Q2. Aerodynamics of race cars v/s normal cars
  • Ans. 

    Race cars have more aerodynamic features than normal cars for better performance.

    • Race cars have spoilers, diffusers, and wings to create downforce and reduce drag.

    • Normal cars have a more streamlined design for fuel efficiency and comfort.

    • Race cars also have larger air intakes for better engine cooling.

    • Aerodynamics play a crucial role in the performance of race cars.

    • Examples of highly aerodynamic race cars include Formu

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  • Q3. Thermodynamics, heat transfer
  • Q4. Drag coefficient value for cars
  • Ans. 

    The drag coefficient value for cars varies depending on the shape and size of the car.

    • The drag coefficient is a measure of the resistance a car experiences as it moves through the air.

    • Cars with a lower drag coefficient are more aerodynamic and can achieve higher speeds.

    • The drag coefficient can be improved by making changes to the car's design, such as reducing its frontal area or adding spoilers.

    • Examples of cars with l...

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  • Q5. How to reduce pressure in car
  • Ans. 

    To reduce pressure in a car, release some air from the tires.

    • Check the recommended tire pressure for your car in the owner's manual or on the tire itself.

    • Use a tire pressure gauge to measure the current pressure in each tire.

    • If the pressure is too high, use a tire pressure gauge to release some air until it reaches the recommended level.

    • Repeat for all tires.

    • Regularly check and maintain proper tire pressure to ensure sa...

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  • Q6. Wind tunnel testing for car model
  • Ans. 

    Wind tunnel testing is crucial for car model development.

    • Wind tunnel testing helps to evaluate the aerodynamic performance of a car model.

    • It allows for the identification of areas that cause drag and turbulence.

    • Testing can be done on scale models or full-size cars.

    • Data collected from wind tunnel testing can be used to improve fuel efficiency and overall performance.

    • Testing can also help to optimize the design of the ca...

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  • Q7. Thesis-based questions
  • Q8. General questions about automobile parts, I.C. engine

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Topics: Comprehensive reasoning, logical reasoning, quantitative, verbal ability+
Control systems, measurements & Instrumentation, simple physics, engineering
mechanics, strength of materials, thermal / design.

Number of Students selected: 5
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: Asked about use of mu thesis in industry practically, control system, op-amps, PE, polymers &
Composites.
Tips: 1. Study the aerodynamics of cars & trucks
2. Thermodynamics, heat and conduction
3. Must know about the company profile and past data of company
4. Focus on control system, measurements & instrumentation, power electronics, advance drives, special m/c's
5. A person with a good CPI throughout has a very bright chance of selection
6. Well prepare for the HR round

College Name: IIT KANPUR

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: One online test with four sub-sections lasting for 2 hours.
Tips: Go through GATE/IES material.
Duration: 120 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Evaluated on new ideas, facts, listening ability along with starting and concluding topic. Basically all GD stuff!
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience:  Basic mechanical engineering stuff and practical knowledge oriented questions. E.g., specifying pneumatic cylinder or spring to the manufacturer.
 Backup your design ideas with manufacturing processes
 Most of the questions were rapid fire type. The process will continue until you stop answering or he gets tired
 Last year a lot of questions were asked on manufacturing science
Tips: Be prepared to get a torrent of questions on your resume.
Brush up your projects. Automobile related internships and projects will surely help. Be specific and detailed about these things though.

General Tips: Give a lot of mock interviews and GDs.
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How would you specify a pneumatic cylinder to manufacturer ?
  • Ans. 

    To specify a pneumatic cylinder to a manufacturer, provide details on bore size, stroke length, operating pressure, mounting style, and any special requirements.

    • Specify bore size and stroke length

    • Provide operating pressure and mounting style

    • Include any special requirements such as cushioning or magnetic sensors

    • Consider the application and environment when selecting materials and coatings

    • Specify the type of fluid to be

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  • Q2. How would you specify spring to manufacturer ?
  • Ans. 

    Specify spring to manufacturer by providing material, dimensions, load requirements, and application details.

    • Specify the type of material required for the spring (e.g. stainless steel, music wire, etc.)

    • Provide the dimensions of the spring such as wire diameter, outer diameter, and length

    • Specify the load requirements such as the maximum load the spring needs to handle and the deflection required

    • Provide details about the...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were four Sections :
1) Verbal
2) DI
3) Mental Ability Test (NTSE level format)
4) Core
Tips: Go through all the core related books and summary. Basic CAT preparation.
Duration: 120 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 8 people in the GD.
The panelists were looking for new ideas and valid points, steering discussion, letting everyone speak, if someone didn't talk at all then encouraging him/her to speak, starting and concluding topic will be added advantage. Basically, all common GD things.
Tips: But they were mainly looking for people who put forth their ideas and at the same time manage everyone and listen to everyone's point of view.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 55-minute round with three panels, each having 2 interviewees (HR and Tech).

The questions were all rapid fire type until I stopped answering.
e.g
Panelist: How would you design a knife ?
Me: Safety, ease of use, good grip, ergonomics, less effort.
P: What material ?
Me: alloy steel (i was being careful!)
P: What alloy steel
Me: The one which has more wear resistance.
P: What property gives material more wear resistance ?
Me: Hardness
P: How will you increase material's hardness ?
Me: Annealing
P: Wrong, quenching.
Tips: Prepare by going through all mechanical engineering stuff and go through all the projects thoroughly. Also, prepare everything in your resume.

I think I got in because of my automobile related projects and internships, especially, Mahindra and Mahindra R & D. I guess the interviewee had made his mind to take me in just by looking at my resume, but still during the interview he was testing my knowledge other than design.

General Tips: Some things that an aspiring candidate should concentrate on:
1) In depth knowledge and be through with your projects.

2) Resume is one of the key things. If not in shortlisting, then at least in final interview it will matter a lot. Take help from everyone while writing your resume, take feedback from maximum people all around you.

3) Practice GD/ Interview a lot, it will boost your confidence. Finally all comes down to your confidence and how you perform in interview. Don’t be stressed, chill out. Before interview have proper food/water and most importantly stay in a chilled out group of people.

4) Know about the company you are sitting for. Get to know beforehand what they are looking for and then sell yourself in that way. It’s all about marketing yourself by projecting your good points with respect to their requirements.
Skill Tips: I started my preparations in October but I think starting earlier would have helped. My preparation pattern for the placements was:
Core: Going through all the books again. Reading summery of topics, going through GATE/IES materials in Lan.
Projects: All reports, ppt’s.
Interview: Mock interviews with friends / IITMAA
GD: Practice with wing-mates, some online sites like www.indiabix.com.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA cut-off: 7.5

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were based on vibrations, structures and some other topics.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Core questions were asked, eg: working components of vehicle, deficiency of their products.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions put up were resume based.

Skill Tips: Good knowledge in Vibrations,Propulsion,Structures,ED is required and aptitude questions should be practiced a lot before giving this.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

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