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I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Case Study 

Quickly run me through your CV.

Tell me about a time when you were able to step into a group, take charge, get support, and bring about excellent results.

a, What information did you seek out to make those decisions in this project?

b, Did you receive any feedback or provide any feedback to the team members during the project?

Can you think about a time when you thought there could be a better way of doing things and you thought of an improvement to an existing idea or process that made it significantly better?

Give me an example of a time when you changed the direction of a project that resulted in a reduction of time or costs.

Give me an example of a situation where you had to overcome major obstacles to make something important happen.

What were the kind of results you were able to deliver?

Tell me about a time when you were able to develop and maintain productive relationships while working with others even though you may have had different points of view.

You have found a way to improve an important and difficult procedure that has been in place for many years in the organization. You would want to share this change which will improve the procedure but you sense that others will oppose this improvement. How would you deal with this situation?

Round 2 - Case Study 

Tell me about a time when you had to suddenly implement a change so as to get better results for the project.

Why did you follow this approach?

Tell me about a time when you had some conflicts in the workplace and how did you go about diffusing the situation?

Did you not have guidelines from HR? Did you follow those?

Give me an example of a time when you had to work on something new an innovative. How did you manage to perform in the situation?

What were the risks involved in your approach?

Tell me about a time when midway through the project, you had to go through a change in project objectives. How did you go about dealing with this change?

Give me an example of a time when during an assignment you had to go through a change in roles and responsibilities.

How will you go about achieving results for 4 separate projects due at different timelines – 1 is due tomorrow, 1 is due next week, 1 is due in 1 month and 1 is due in 1 year?

1. Do you perceive any setbacks in this situation which may deter you at all?

2 .How would you ensure a positive outcome to the situation?

You are working on a deliverable which is due in 1 week but suddenly your manager says that the deliverable needs to be ready by day after tomorrow. How do you go about in this situation.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why does P&G use a behavioral and HR based interview system in its recruiting process?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Do not lie or make up situations while answering HR questions. The interviewers have a good sense of when you are telling the truth and when you are making stuff up.

2. Also, across the 3 interview rounds, you will notice questions being repeated - it is completely alright to share the same instance/story across interview rounds. The main motive behind doing this is to judge for consistency.

3.Since P&G mostly focuses on behavioral aspects, you only need to prepare for the HR questions. The HR question bank floats should be good enough.

4. Interactions with seniors.

5.Internet.

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Company Interactions were only based in the form of PPTs which was an insightful and interactive session.
Round 2 - Case Study 

Group size : Around 10

A one pager case let was given to everyone to be read and understood in 5 minutes.

Case was based on a FMCG company selling toothbrush and toothpaste as their flagship products. Their sales were declining and other competitors were gaining hands. A strategy to improve their sales was to be devised.

Discussion time :10minutes which is less for a case discussion with 10 people in the group.

Panel Size :2

Round 3 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Panel Size : 2 Duration : 25-35 minute Questions revolved around these topics : • Tell me about yourself • Why Marketing • What do you know about Colgate Palmolive • Tell me the biggest failure in your lif...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Interactions with seniors, Mock GDs/PIs, Internet, Practicing cases is the key.

2. Kotler, Cases done with seniors and amongst friends, Reading through current affairs, Ad analysis over the internet.

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Role of celebrities in modern advertising.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
  • Q2. Which genre do u like in quizzing?
  • Q3. Tell me one particular moment that you liked in Mahabharata.
  • Q4. Give a strategy to revive the drop in sales of Milkybar.
  • Ans. 

    Introduce new flavors and packaging, target younger audience through social media and influencer marketing.

    • Introduce new flavors and packaging to attract customers

    • Target younger audience through social media and influencer marketing

    • Collaborate with popular influencers to promote Milkybar on social media

    • Offer discounts and promotions to encourage sales

    • Conduct market research to identify customer preferences and trends

    • Im...

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  • Q5. Tell me about an inappropriate brand ambassador choice by a company.
  • Q6. Why Sachin Tendulkar is considered to be a powerhouse?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you know who's the market leader when it comes to coffee?
  • Ans. 

    Starbucks is the market leader in coffee.

    • Starbucks has the largest market share in the coffee industry.

    • They have over 30,000 stores worldwide.

    • Their brand is recognized globally and is associated with high-quality coffee.

    • Other major players in the market include Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, and Tim Hortons.

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  • Q2. What can be done to become the market leader?
  • Ans. 

    To become a market leader, a company needs to focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and effective marketing strategies.

    • Invest in research and development to create innovative products or services

    • Provide exceptional customer service to build brand loyalty

    • Develop and execute effective marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness

    • Monitor and analyze market trends to stay ahead of competitors

    • Offer competitive prici...

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  • Q3. Do you think Shilpa Shetty will be a good choice for roping in for herbal baby products?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Shilpa Shetty can be a good choice for herbal baby products.

    • Shilpa Shetty is a popular celebrity and has a huge fan following.

    • She is known for her fitness and wellness regime, which aligns with herbal products.

    • Her association with the brand can increase its visibility and credibility.

    • However, it is important to ensure that the products are safe and effective for babies.

    • A thorough research and testing should be don

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  • Q4. Should we be worried about the negative review on Amazon for our new product Nescafe e?
  • Ans. 

    Negative reviews on Amazon can impact sales, but it's important to address the issues and improve the product.

    • Negative reviews can deter potential customers from purchasing the product

    • Addressing the issues mentioned in the review can improve the product and prevent future negative reviews

    • Monitoring and responding to reviews can show customers that the company values their feedback

    • Positive reviews can outweigh the negat...

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  • Q5. Which is your favorite brand?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - • Prepare HR answers well. Try to be an enthusiast for every interview process.
• Highlight the thing you're most passionate about.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is beat in sale
  • Ans. 

    A beat in sales refers to a successful interaction or engagement with a potential customer that moves them closer to making a purchase.

    • A beat in sales can be a positive response to a sales pitch or presentation.

    • It can also be a successful negotiation that leads to a sale.

    • Building rapport with a customer can also be considered a beat in sales.

    • For example, closing a deal with a client after a successful product demonstra

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive and confident

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why you want leave current company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidant

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduced herself. Now, tell me something about yourself.
Round 2 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked mainly from CV. Asked similar questions as round 1. Asked about ad campaigns, favorite brand and campaign, why is it your favorite, competitor brand and campaigns and regarding their CSR.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about my family background, my hobbies, favourite brand and campaign, my role model, qualities of a leader, some questions from CV and some HR questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Know your CV inside out. You should be able to tell at least one paragraph about each CV point. Be well prepared with your HR answers.

2. Don’t sound monotonous. Be confident.

3. Try to answer in form of a story and don’t let your answers sound mugged up.

4. Interactions with seniors, Mock GDs/PIs.

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

GD: A company wants to launch a new fabric conditioner in the market.

Design the steps it needs to follow.

Duration: 15 minutes

Gave about 5-6 entries

Round 2 - Product Management 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 25-30 minutes. Started with the interviewer asking few questions about myself. 1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What I knew about the company and few marketing questions.
  • Q3. My strengths and how it makes me fit into the Sales role.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Interactions with seniors, Internet.

2. Kotler TB.

3. Do: Utilize all the resources effectively.

4. Don'ts : Do your best in every company, at the same time, remember there are a lot of companies.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. What is your family background?
  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in your answers and if you don't know the Answers of any questions then politely say no

I applied via Walk-in

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Aap market ke bare me Kya jante ho aapko marketing me Kitna experience hai
  • Q2. Aap Dukandar se kaise bat krte ho matlab calling kaise krte ho

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Marketing related question

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
  • Q2. Any situation where you resolved the conflict?
  • Q3. Give an example of how you have handled a challenge in the workplace before.
  • Q4. Give an example of when you performed well under pressure.
  • Q5. Tell about the most significant achievement of your life?
  • Q6. Describe a time when something didn't work out as you had planned. What did you do and what did you learn from it?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself.
  • Q2. Why do you think you have been selected for the second round?
  • Q3. Share a situation where you use your numbers skill to outperform your colleagues?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - ✓ Prepare for questions based on guesstimates, Mock GDs and PIs.
✓ Perform extensive HR preparation
✓ Prepare for previous year's interview questions and P&G HR questions.
✓ For company info go through - Prismags, MOM and Company website.
✓ Ensure you have all the important examples and instances from your past (college, work-ex, extra-curricular).
✓ CV and HR questions are extremely important. Repeated questions are asked to check for consistency. Ensure you have well-structured and thought out answers.
✓ Be unique and be yourself. Answer with a smile.
✓ Discussion with seniors will help.
✓ You should just know the basic terms.

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