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Updated 1 Apr 2024

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Feature Writer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aditi Srivastava

posted on 1 Apr 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Write and edit articles on given topics

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 4 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.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to apply for this job?
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q3. Why should we hire you?
  • Q4. What is your work experience and what work you used to do in your previous organisation?
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

MCQs and long format questions. Time - 2 hours

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe your job role?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, make eye contact and always keep a smile on your face.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions from resume

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you comfortable with the job role ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with the job role.

    • I have extensive experience in sales and have successfully met and exceeded targets in my previous roles.

    • I am confident in my ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.

    • I am comfortable with the responsibilities and challenges that come with the sales executive position.

    • I am familiar with the industry and have a good understanding of the products/services we will be...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Sales Executive with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Over 5 years of experience in sales, with a focus on B2B sales

    • Consistently achieved or exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business

    • Implemented effective sales strategies, resulting in a 15% increa...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's a very good company. You'll learn so many things. Everyone is very helpful.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about your work experience?
  • Q2. Tell them very confidently about your experience. and must mention that you are comfortable to work in high pressure situation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview will very easy

I applied via Internshala and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What's role of sales Circulation
  • Ans. 

    Sales circulation refers to the process of distributing and promoting products or services to potential customers.

    • Sales circulation involves identifying potential customers and reaching out to them through various channels.

    • It also involves creating awareness about the product or service and building a strong brand image.

    • Sales circulation helps in generating leads and converting them into customers.

    • It is important to ha...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. What's role of company,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dear sir,
my self Deepak Kumar to working In ht media as working in sailes Circulation.

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

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    Experienced sales executive with a proven track record in exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • 10+ years of experience in sales, with a focus on B2B sales

    • Consistently achieved or exceeded sales targets by 20% or more

    • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals

    • Expertise in consultative selling and solution-based approach

    • Proficient in CRM...

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  • Q2. Tell me about your family.
  • Ans. 

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

    • My parents have been happily married for over 30 years.

    • I have two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister.

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

    • My father is a retired army officer, and my mother is a teacher.

    • We have a tradition of going on annual family vacations to explore new places.

    • Family support ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is sales? Sales are the activities to generate customer needs and requirement
  • Ans. 

    Sales is the process of identifying and fulfilling customer needs through persuasion and relationship building.

    • Sales involves identifying potential customers and understanding their needs

    • It requires building relationships with customers and persuading them to make a purchase

    • Salespeople must be knowledgeable about their products and able to communicate their value to customers

    • Successful salespeople are able to anticipat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you want to leave your previous job?
  • Ans. 

    I am seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Looking for a more challenging role

    • Seeking opportunities for professional development

    • Want to work in a more dynamic and innovative environment

    • Desire to expand my skill set and take on new responsibilities

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, prepare self introduction,
What is sale?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 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. Self intro, sell me this fan
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why we should hire you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Looks energatic
Tone should be loud
Don't keep quite give the answer whatever you want

Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

HT Media user image Shivanjali Yadav

posted on 13 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you know about sales??
  • Ans. 

    Sales involves the process of selling products or services to customers in order to generate revenue.

    • Sales is the act of persuading and influencing potential customers to purchase a product or service.

    • It involves building relationships with customers and understanding their needs and preferences.

    • Sales professionals use various techniques such as cold calling, networking, and presentations to attract and retain customer...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced sales executive with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Started my career in sales at XYZ company, where I consistently met and exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business

    • Skilled in cold calling, networking, and closing deals to drive revenue growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Your role and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As a Sales Executive, my role involves identifying potential clients, pitching products/services, negotiating contracts, and maintaining customer relationships.

    • Identifying and prospecting potential clients

    • Pitching products/services to clients

    • Negotiating contracts and closing deals

    • Maintaining relationships with existing customers

    • Meeting sales targets and KPIs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why did you left your previous company
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and experience

    • Seeking opportunities for career advancement that were not available at my previous company

    • Desire for a change in company culture or work environment

    • Company restructuring or downsizing leading to a need to find a new job

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why should hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong relationships with clients.

    • Consistently exceeded sales targets by 20% in my previous role

    • Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business

    • Strong negotiation skills demonstrated by closing high-value deals

    • Extensive knowledge of the industry and competitors, allowing me to effectively position our products

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is different you have
  • Ans. 

    I have a unique combination of sales experience, industry knowledge, and strong communication skills.

    • Extensive sales experience in the industry

    • In-depth knowledge of the products/services being sold

    • Strong communication and negotiation skills

    • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets

    • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be confident, and need to keep patience

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Hindustan Times interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hindustan Times interview process are Assignment and One-on-one Round.

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