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Updated 23 Nov 2022

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News Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Nov 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you looking for the job change
  • Q2. What are the salary expectations

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Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

HT Media user image Abhishek Das (सनातनी हिन्दू)

posted on 28 Nov 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Sell me a pen?
  • Ans. 

    This pen is not just any pen, it's a tool that can help you achieve your goals.

    • This pen is sleek and stylish, perfect for any professional setting.

    • It writes smoothly and effortlessly, making it easy to jot down notes or sign important documents.

    • It's also refillable, so you can use it for years to come.

    • This pen is a symbol of success and achievement, and owning it can help you feel more confident and accomplished.

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  • Q3. Why should we hire you?
  • Q4. Why you want to join this company?
  • Q5. Your weakness and strength?

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Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

The Times of India user image Elizabeth Varghese

posted on 21 Sep 2017

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Which was the news which caught your eyes today morning and why?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: In this round I send a very detailed resume to the HR department. Later after almost a month I got a call from the company, they asked me basic questions like where do I study, what do I study,etc
Tips: Make a resume with the help of a professional in the latest format.

Round: Test
Experience: So this was a basic written test to check your GK, vocabulary, language proficiency and editing skills. It was very print news oriented as the interview was for the pot of a reporter.
Duration: 2 hours

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this they hardly asked two or three questions which were again basic. The questions were all rraltrd to news as mentioned above

Skills: GK, Language, Vocabulary Skills
College Name: Christ University

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before May 2018. There was 0 interview round.

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: 1-Tell me about your self
2- Why you join sales
3- why you left your last organisation
4-how you managed your TL pressure
5-why should i hire you
6-what is your roles & responsibilities in your last company
5-how you spend your last week
6-tell me you weakness
7-what is your strengths
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Presentation Skills
Duration: <1 week

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...

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  • 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.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About my previous media experience
  • Q2. How can I add value to the organization
  • Q3. What is purpose of shift from my previous job
  • Ans. We need an convincing answer to those questions, you will screened by your immediate manager and CEO of the company
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get ready with all your previous work related documents like experience letter, offer letter and payslip. Also they will ask your educational certificate copies too. Sun TV has strict policy towards hiring employee by going through clear background check. So at the least it will take 75 days to complete your hiring process.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About my previous media experience
  • Q2. How can I add value to the organization
  • Q3. What is purpose of shift from my previous job
  • Ans. We need an convincing answer to those questions, you will screened by your immediate manager and CEO of the company
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get ready with all your previous work related documents like experience letter, offer letter and payslip. Also they will ask your educational certificate copies too. Sun TV has strict policy towards hiring employee by going through clear background check. So at the least it will take 75 days to complete your hiring process.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2023. 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 - Assignment 

To write a copy on the given assignment

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are my shortcomings
  • Q2. What are my strengths

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

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...

  • Answered by AI
  • 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,
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Hindustan Times Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Hindustan Times News Reporter interview?
Hindustan Times interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hindustan Times interview process are Resume Shortlist and HR.

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