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Hindustan Unilever Executive Trainee R&D Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Aug 2017

Hindustan Unilever Executive Trainee R&D Interview Experiences

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: case study group discussion in groups of 8 before shortlisting.
Then we had 2 interview rounds with a mix of personal hypothetical as well as technical questions and all.

Round: Test
Experience: Surprise test

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A business problem focussing on falling profits of a company due to internal conflict between management and employees

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Surprise Test

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Case study in groups of 8.
Tips: Always listen to people and sum up everyone's point of view at the end. Most importantly, manage the group and be the one controlling all the commotion and calm everyone down.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Personal, hypothetical and technical questions

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Since I got a Pre placement offer through Internship so my experiences will be in accordance to Internship
procedure. Placement procedure is almost the same. They look for decent
pointers. In addition to this they would consider if you have some good
technical background. They look for committed people who have an experience of
working in teams.For this they float a from of their own which has some questions answers of which more of less lies in the resume. There are some HR questions too like Long term goal , Short term goal, SOP, mind over matter (the most catchy one). If you get selected for interview round your interview will be around this form .

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: It was my first GD. There were around 120 people selected for the GD. We were
divided in the groups of 10. As expected my group was very tough as there were
better speakers. We were given a paper containing the situation and options. We
were given a total of 20 minutes which included the time for reading and
understanding the situation. Someone started speaking after around 5-6 minutes
followed by an another guy. Next , I had to dive in as if I would have delayed
I would have ran out of ideas which would have been taken by the others. I
started confidently and as time passed by I was successfully able to convince
the people towards my option or I must say there were no arguments towards my
option. Out of expectation, I cleared this round. Next round was the interview round.
Tips: - GD is all about convincing the junta towards your option.- Never speak when some one else is speaking.- Don't be negative , always give positive statements- Never take name of any person sitting in the room in the GD even if you know him/her- Never point fingers- Sometime GD can become a fish market. Stay out of it and wait
for the right time to speak.

- Don't shout

- Don't be an orator if you are not a good speaker

- Read the paper carefully and jot down the pros and cons of
every option so that you have many points to speak to

- It does not really matter how much did you speak but what you
speak matters, don't panic if you have spoken less during GD. Sometimes giving
1-2 logical statements gets you through.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Around 35 people were selected for this round. We were told there will be 2 rounds of interviews. I got a call for my Technical interview soon. It was a large room with only 3 of us - myself and the 2 interviewers. They started by greeting themselves and asked me to tell something about me. I started confidently and told them about myself, my birth place, interests, college life, IIT B Racing etc. Then the interview shifted to specific questions. I covered every important point in the resume and explained it in a line or two as the questions went. They seemed impressed as I had Cummins on my resume as I was the only one in my batch who did intern over there. Also, having IIT B Racing played a major role in getting me through. They asked some questions around that and I was able to answer them successfully. I could not answer initial questions completely but was confident in whatever I said. This confidence helped me to answer later questions in a better way and they were quite impressed. Frankly , I did not have any hopes till now that I will get into ITC, so I felt stress free during the interview though it was my first interview. After answering every answer confidently they asked me some questions regarding my hobbies - Cricket mostly. Since I have been a die hard fan of cricket and love to play it, my energy level went to a higher level during this discussion. Finally , they asked do you have any questions for us ? I asked what will be my work profile if I get in. They explained me the profile and I liked it. I requested them to work on some project which will create impact on the company rather than doing some research or paper reading work. They smiled and assured me of that. So, finally this interview ended after around 25 -30 minutes. I was expecting the call for second interview. (People who cleared 1st round only got a chance for second HR interview) but not that soon. It was hardly a minute after my interview got over , a person from behind calls out my name and says "You have a second interview in a minute. Are you Ready for it ?" . I was happy but exhausted. I had no other option and said politely "Yes"
Tips: - Be confident
- Don't give arbit answers if you don't know. They are very knowledgeable people and will easily catch you if you are giving vague answers.
- Don't panic if you are unable to answer some questions. Its perfectly fine . Just say politely you don't know/remember.
- Maintain a positive body language
- Show them that you are willing to work for them for a long period of time. Don't give the slightest intention of leaving the company for any reason.
- You should be able to justify every point in your resume or whatever you write.
- Revise the form before interview , the one ITC asked you to fill in the initial process of selection
- Wear good formals. During my time some people gave interview in Jeans. This does not give a professional look. Also carry a pen.

College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Six sigma analysis
  • Q2. Quality sampling
  • Q3. Introduction
  • Q4. Why ITC ?
  • Ans. 

    ITC is a leading conglomerate with diverse business operations and a strong focus on sustainability.

    • ITC has a strong presence in multiple industries such as FMCG, hospitality, paperboards, and packaging.

    • The company has a reputation for innovation and sustainability, with initiatives such as e-Choupal and the ITC Green Centre.

    • ITC's commitment to social responsibility and community development aligns with my personal val...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why not startup ?
  • Ans. 

    I prefer the stability and resources of an established company.

    • I value the security and benefits that come with working for an established company.

    • I enjoy being part of a team and working towards a common goal.

    • I appreciate the opportunity to learn from experienced managers and mentors.

    • I believe that an established company provides more opportunities for career growth and advancement.

    • I am excited about the potential to ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: ITC usually does case GDs. The cases are fun and pretty interesting. You would be in a group of 8-10 people and you would be given a case on which your group has to come to a conclusion in 30 mins. In our case the GD centred around a village. Where the village was facing a lot many challenges with industries shutting down, people deserting the village etc. And most of them had the root cause to the lack of power. And so the group had to come to a conclusion as to which source of energy would be the best feasible for the village based on certain things that were mentioned there in the case,
Tips: GD there are three tips: - Either start the discussion if you know the topic well. - Or play the role of a moderator and quip in with some important points- Or succinctly summarise all the points everyone mentioned and conclude them in a beautiful way explaining the direction in which the group inclines if you do not have much information on the topic. It is pretty important that the group reaches to a consensus.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: ITC conducts interviews way early on Dec 1. Typically around 6:30 am the interviews start. So I was pretty exhausted by being on a stretch of 3 night outs with MTP report submission, MTP presentation, and then all tests and GDs for companies. On Nov 30th as well the interviews and Gds started and it was going on till Dec 1 5 am for me. Then ITC interview was at 7 am in the morning. Interviewers were 5-7 years experienced people. Questions were related to my internship and some core courses. I answered internship related questions well. Screwed up once on a technical question. Usually they would start with one concept and then grill you in depth to understand your expertise in that.
Tips: - Brush up your core concepts- You should be thorough with your internship stuff

Round: Interview
Experience: The HR interviewers were 25 years experienced. Pretty chill people. Asked me questions around why ITC and why not a startup ? etc.Pretty usual set of questions.
Tips: Be calm. Read 64 interview questions pdf. Usually available on institute LAN

College Name: IIT Kharagpur

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 1.Case study is based on multiple problem- multiple solution. First decide what will be order of problems to be solved based on there severity since solving one problem might counter affect other problem increasing other problem.  And than give there corresponding solutions. Try to convince whole group about the order of problems. 
2. survival problem based case study is also asked. Try to remember that order of importance of things is based on Water-food-shelter-safety-signal device-any thing promoting movement of survivals (last).
Tips: 1. Try to give logical reasons behind any conclusion. 
2. Try to take group together.
Duration: 25 minutes

Skill Tips: " If from electrical branch make machine a strong point."
Skills: Technical Knowledge
College Name: IIT Roorkee
Motivation: It provides non coding work. it gives you a techno managerial work.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Self introduction.
  • Ans. Start from hometown ,then family background ,then educational background,professional journey
  • Answered by Sachin Sharma
  • Q2. Reason of change
  • Q3. Strength and weakness
  • Ans. Strength- adaptive and discipline with examples . Weakness -bad hand writing
  • Answered by Sachin Sharma
  • Q4. Day schedule and planning for month and week
  • Ans. 

    I plan my day, week, and month in advance to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.

    • I prioritize tasks based on their urgency and importance

    • I use a planner or calendar to keep track of deadlines and appointments

    • I allocate time for prospecting, follow-ups, and meetings

    • I review my progress regularly and make adjustments as needed

    • I set realistic goals and break them down into smaller, achievable tasks

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Started the day with pre planned way and days together makes week and month

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and humble
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Oct 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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Gernal question to test you basic understanding

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Video call interview to know about your self and most importantly... Your attitude
  • Q2. Basic questions related to your past experience and current situation and you future goals
  • Q3. Education background and your achievements
  • Ans. 

    I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and have achieved consistent sales targets in my previous roles.

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • Consistently achieved sales targets in previous roles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Basic understanding of customer Profiling and Need gernetion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best company for beginners don't miss the training... This is the best for you if you want to improve.
Not only your product knowledge also your communication skill and Negotiation understanding.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Sap work realted
  • Q2. All T-code repleted acknowledge
  • Ans. 

    T-code repleted acknowledge refers to acknowledging all transaction codes in a system.

    • Acknowledge all T-codes in the system

    • Ensure all transactions are properly recorded and acknowledged

    • Review and confirm completion of all T-code transactions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. I take in over roll work handling
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Systems work related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good

Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

Marico user image SUBHADEEP JOARDER

posted on 20 Nov 2024

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

Case based gd, check your presence of mind and communication

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They test your patience and objection handling
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Family background?
  • Q2. Salary expectation?
  • Q3. What is Strength
  • Ans. 

    Strength is the ability to persevere, overcome challenges, and achieve goals.

    • Physical strength is important for tasks like lifting heavy objects or endurance in sports.

    • Mental strength helps in staying focused, handling stress, and making tough decisions.

    • Emotional strength allows one to cope with setbacks, maintain relationships, and stay positive.

    • Strength can also refer to determination, resilience, and the ability to

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your Weakness
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