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Updated 21 Nov 2024

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Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. If we a cut a spring of length L and stiffness K into two equal parts and attach those two parts in parallel then what is the resultant stiffness. ANS- 4K
  • Ans. 

    Resultant stiffness of two equal parts of a cut spring attached in parallel is 4K.

    • When two springs are attached in parallel, the resultant stiffness is the sum of their individual stiffness.

    • The stiffness of a spring is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area.

    • Therefore, when a spring of length L and stiffness K is cut into two equal parts, each part will have a length o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the natural frequency of simple mass system if we consider the mass of the spring? (With derivation)
  • Ans. 

    The natural frequency of a simple mass system with the mass of the spring considered.

    • Natural frequency is the frequency at which a system oscillates without any external force.

    • The formula for natural frequency is sqrt(k/m)

    • Where k is the spring constant and m is the mass of the system.

    • The mass of the spring is added to the total mass of the system.

    • Example: A mass of 2 kg is attached to a spring with a spring constant of...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the first natural frequency of a semi-definite system? ANS- zero(rigid body motion)
  • Ans. 

    The first natural frequency of a semi-definite system is zero, which represents rigid body motion.

    • The first natural frequency of a system is the frequency at which it oscillates without any external force applied.

    • A semi-definite system has one or more degrees of freedom that are constrained, resulting in rigid body motion.

    • The first natural frequency of a semi-definite system is always zero, regardless of the number of ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Design a shaft under bending, torsion and axial loads. Which theory you will use if it is to be made with ductile material? ANS- Tresca or Von-Mises Then questions related to these two theories, graphs, w...
  • Ans. 

    Designing a shaft under bending, torsion and axial loads using Tresca or Von-Mises theory for ductile material.

    • Shaft design involves considering the effects of bending, torsion, and axial loads.

    • Tresca theory assumes that yielding occurs when the maximum shear stress in a material reaches a critical value.

    • Von-Mises theory assumes that yielding occurs when the equivalent stress in a material reaches a critical value.

    • Duct...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is Hydrostatic state of stress and which theory of failure you will use?
  • Ans. 

    Hydrostatic state of stress is when stress is applied uniformly in all directions. The theory of failure used is Maximum Shear Stress Theory.

    • Hydrostatic state of stress occurs when stress is applied uniformly in all directions.

    • It is characterized by a state of zero shear stress.

    • The theory of failure used for hydrostatic stress is Maximum Shear Stress Theory.

    • This theory states that failure occurs when the maximum shear ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are different ways of crossing the natural frequency of a system and operating above this condition?
  • Ans. 

    Different ways to operate a system above its natural frequency

    • Adding mass to the system

    • Changing the stiffness of the system

    • Applying external force to the system

    • Using active control techniques

    • Using passive control techniques

    • Using hybrid control techniques

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  • Q7. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent engineering graduate with a passion for problem-solving and a strong work ethic.

    • I recently graduated with a degree in engineering from XYZ University.

    • During my time in school, I completed several projects that required me to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems.

    • I am a quick learner and am always eager to take on new challenges.

    • In my free time, I enjoy tinkering with electronics and bu...

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  • Q8. Why GM?
  • Ans. 

    GM is a leading global automotive company with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.

    • GM has a rich history of over 100 years in the automotive industry

    • GM is committed to innovation and sustainability, with a focus on electric and autonomous vehicles

    • GM offers a diverse range of career opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and business

    • GM has a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration

    • GM is a glob

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  • Q9. Situation- If you have said something wrong to someone and now you realize that you were wrong and you have convinced that person that you were wrong and now I am saying the correct thing. They will ask fo...
  • Q10. How your learning experience(above question) has helped you in your future life? Again a life experience
  • Q11. Is it that you have started something and then it turns out to be more challenging then you have thought? Life experience
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have faced such challenges in my life.

    • I started learning a new language and found it more difficult than expected, but I persevered and eventually became fluent.

    • I took on a leadership role in a group project and struggled to manage conflicting personalities and opinions, but I learned valuable communication and conflict resolution skills.

    • I attempted to start a small business and faced unexpected financial and lo...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Everyone was called for the interview except 1 or 2 people in the batch. They have divided students into 2 groups as FEA and system modelling. Division was mainly on the project undertaken however we can switch if we want to give interview in the other field.
Tips: Focus on your project from the very starting and for sure selection you need to have a good command on FEA(if you opt for that).

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My interview lasts for around 45 min. I have been selected for FEA profile. They have started with the project and some basic questions related to it. My project is deep in FEA and ABAQUS so it added an advantage. Then they moved on to vibration and strength of materials for the next half hr. I was not asked much ques in FEA as I have given decent explanation in my project so mine was completely the other two subjects.
Tips: Most of the interview will be dependent upon your project and your knowledge in FEA. If you are good in FEA then only they will check for the other subjects. Good command in FEA, ABAQUS will be an added advantage. Basics in Vibration and Strength of materials are the other subjects to have good understanding.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a good experience. In FEA profile 3 people got shortlisted for HR round(out of 20 something) out of which 2 got selected.
It was basically a interaction session initally for about 15 min and then they have certain situations and we need to tell how we will react to those situations.It went for another 15 min. No basic HR ques were asked. It was a different but good experience.
Tips: Main thing is the technical interview. In this process they are basically checking if you are willing to shift to Bangalore and do you have any plans for Phd. Just be relaxed and say what actually you do in those situations. No need to learn anything, Just be yourself. Read something about the company like latest news and some new technology.

General Tips: Focus mainly on FEA and try to go for the basic questions. No formulae, no learning required.
Skill Tips: Focus mainly on FEA, ABAQUS will be an added advantage. Basics of Vibration and SOM are must.
Skills: Strength Of Materials, Vibration & Control, Finite Element Modeling FEM Software, Finite Element Modeling - FEM
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: Big company. Couldnt ask for a better company to start. Reputation is certainly a Factor.

Top General Motors Post Graduate Engineer Trainee [pget] Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Design a shaft under bending, torsion and axial loads. Which theory you will use if it is to be made with ductile material? ANS- Tresca or Von-Mises Then questions related to these two theories, graphs, which one is more conservative and so... read more
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Q1. Design a shaft under bending, torsion and axial loads. Which theory you will use if it is to be made with ductile material? ANS- Tresca or Von-Mises Then questions related to these two theories, graphs, which one is more conservative and so... read more
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image TarunReddy Kudumula

posted on 21 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a supply chain professional with 5 years of experience in managing logistics, procurement, and inventory.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management from XYZ University.

    • I have worked at ABC Company as a Supply Chain Coordinator, where I optimized transportation routes resulting in 15% cost savings.

    • I am proficient in using ERP systems like SAP and Oracle for inventory management.

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  • Q2. Tell me about your internship.
  • Q3. Explain any one lean methodology.
  • Ans. 

    One lean methodology is 5S, which focuses on organizing the workplace for efficiency and effectiveness.

    • 5S stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

    • It involves organizing the workplace by removing unnecessary items, arranging necessary items for easy access, cleaning and maintaining the workspace, setting standards for organization, and sustaining the improvements.

    • Example: Implementing 5S in a ware...

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  • Q4. Explain any one material management technique ?
  • Ans. 

    ABC analysis is a material management technique that categorizes inventory items into three categories based on their importance.

    • ABC analysis categorizes inventory items into A, B, and C categories based on their value and importance

    • Category A items are high value items that require tight control and frequent monitoring

    • Category C items are low value items that require less attention and can be ordered less frequently

    • Ex...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell me a situation where team collaboration helped you and how ?
  • Q6. Explain p2p cycle?
  • Ans. 

    P2P cycle stands for Procure to Pay cycle, which is the process of obtaining goods or services from a supplier to making payment for them.

    • P2P cycle starts with the need for a product or service, followed by requisition, approval, purchase order creation, goods receipt, invoice receipt, and ends with payment to the supplier.

    • It involves multiple steps such as supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and invo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What Excel skills are you proficient in?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for General Motors interview:
  • Excel
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Communication Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Most of the questions that the interviewee asked were based on my resume. Whatever is in your resume, make sure you can explain it and have a cover story.

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Product Owner Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you interested in the company?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in the company because of its innovative products and strong company culture.

    • Innovative products such as XYZ have caught my attention.

    • Positive reviews from current employees about the company culture.

    • Exciting projects the company is working on, like the ABC initiative.

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  • Q2. What is a project you worked on?
  • Ans. 

    I worked on a project to develop a mobile app for tracking fitness goals and progress.

    • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to define requirements and prioritize features

    • Conducted user research and testing to gather feedback and make improvements

    • Implemented gamification elements to increase user engagement

    • Integrated with wearable devices to track activity levels and sync data

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Network and seek job fairs. I met the hiring manager at my University college fair and got interviewed on the spot.

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Lean manufacturing
  • Q2. 7 QC Tools Root cause Analysis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - To ace an interview at General Motors:

1. Research GM: Know its history, products, and recent news.
2. Understand the Role: Align your skills with the job requirements.
3. Prepare for Behavioral Questions: Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
4.Technical Knowledge: Be ready to demonstrate relevant technical skills.
5.Know Company Values: Show how your values align with GM's.
6.Ask Questions: Prepare insightful questions about the role and company.
7.Professionalism: Dress appropriately, arrive on time, bring copies of your resume.
8.Follow-Up: Send a thank-you email after the interview.

General Motors interview questions for popular designations

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 Vice President- HR

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 Technical Lead

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 Lead Engineer

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 Software Engineer

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 Senior Software Developer

 (1)

 Design Engineer

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hacker ranck coding link was shared

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In depth resume questions
  • Q2. Gave me code snippets to find out errors

Get interview-ready with Top General Motors Interview Questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions about resume and about yourself.
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Online coding test, 2 questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Two interviews with managers. All behavioral questions.
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q3. Explain a time where you had a difficult team member.
  • Q4. Explain projects you have worked on and the difficulties you faced?

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Jobs at General Motors

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn

Round 1 - Assignment 

They asked question from resume such as courses i did,project,postion and responsibilty,training and internship this were question . How will you support this job role

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question were from resume in detail about every thing which i mentioned in it
  • Q2. No every thing is done
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to skill set

General Purchase Engineer Trainee Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the process of aluminium extraction?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find largest sub string in string
  • Ans. 

    Find the largest sub string in a given string.

    • Iterate through the string and check for all possible substrings

    • Keep track of the length of each substring and update the maximum length found

    • Return the largest substring found

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  • Q2. Personal questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Attorney Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Oct 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company

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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Very generalist kinds of questions nothing technical.
  • Q2. General discussion nothing much technical
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Only salary negotiation

Team Lead Operations Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vikram Pandurang Kadam

posted on 12 Aug 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

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 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. All information about your technical skills
  • Q2. Tell about your previous experience?
  • Q3. Suggestions and Kaizen you give your previous work?
  • Q4. Whay you apply General Motors & what do you know about?
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and your family

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asking Related Technical Knowledge
  • Q2. Family related and education
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Ambiance of company

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General Motors Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in General Motors interview?
General Motors interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the General Motors interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for General Motors 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 General Motors. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at General Motors expect are Python, Project Management, Process Simulation, AutoCAD and Manufacturing Engineering.
What are the top questions asked in General Motors interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the General Motors interview -

  1. Design a shaft under bending, torsion and axial loads. Which theory you will us...read more
  2. If we a cut a spring of length L and stiffness K into two equal parts and attac...read more
  3. What is the natural frequency of simple mass system if we consider the mass of ...read more
How long is the General Motors interview process?

The duration of General Motors interview process can vary, but typically it takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.

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