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Updated 25 Feb 2025

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to change?
  • Q2. How can we both grow with each other
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is PnL management?
  • Ans. 

    PnL management refers to managing profit and loss within a business or organization.

    • Involves monitoring and analyzing financial performance

    • Includes identifying areas of improvement to increase profitability

    • Requires making strategic decisions to optimize revenue and reduce costs

    • Examples: adjusting pricing strategies, reducing expenses, increasing sales volume

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  • Q2. How will you manage a workforce of 50+ people?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your expectations from company?

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General Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anuj Upadhyay

posted on 25 Feb 2025

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self ?

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nkrma like teel abiut yourself and general question related to current job
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. With business head, discussion and question about your understanding to biz

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing to worry be confident

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. 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 - Aptitude Test 

It’s base on logical thought and fast understanding

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

About understanding on experience and previous achievements

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You have to be very clear on what you have shown in your CV

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Which area u are strong ?
  • Ans. 

    I am strong in strategic planning, team leadership, and financial management.

    • Strategic planning: I have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies to achieve business goals.

    • Team leadership: I excel in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

    • Financial management: I have a strong understanding of financial principles and have ef...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which area you want to improve more
  • Ans. 

    I want to improve our customer service experience.

    • Train staff to be more empathetic and responsive to customer needs.

    • Implement a system for tracking and resolving customer complaints.

    • Offer incentives for positive customer feedback.

    • Regularly gather feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your weaknesses
  • Ans. 

    I tend to be overly detail-oriented, which can sometimes slow down decision-making.

    • I have a tendency to focus on small details and can sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture.

    • I like to ensure everything is perfect and may spend too much time on minor tasks.

    • I have been working on improving my ability to delegate tasks and trust others to handle details.

    • For example, in my previous role as a General Manager, I would of...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - We should know our shelves where we are strong and weak and should try to improve in such weak where you.

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About previous experience
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 way discussions on current profile and QnA

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pls ask your expectations from the company very clearly. There are max chances that the commitments might not get fulfilled. You can check with ex-employees and honest existing employees.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. HOW IS THIS COMPANY
  • Q2. HOW IS SALARY STATUS
  • Q3. HOW IS WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Ans. 

    The work environment at GM is positive and collaborative.

    • Collaborative team culture

    • Open communication channels

    • Supportive management

    • Opportunities for growth and development

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Describe your achievements in your last 3 to 4 positions
  • Q2. Why do you want to change.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be consistent and objective in your replies should know about the company from web site .

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Make a layout of combined cycle power plant with different structures and components.
  • Ans. 

    Layout of combined cycle power plant with different structures and components.

    • Combined cycle power plant consists of gas turbine, heat recovery steam generator, and steam turbine.

    • Gas turbine generates electricity by burning natural gas or oil.

    • Heat recovery steam generator recovers waste heat from gas turbine exhaust and generates steam.

    • Steam turbine generates additional electricity using the steam produced by heat reco...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2 How you design machine foundation for Gas turbine. which are the different types of machine foundations.
  • Ans. 

    Designing machine foundation for gas turbine involves several factors and types of foundations.

    • Factors to consider include soil type, turbine size and weight, seismic activity, and environmental conditions.

    • Types of foundations include block, pile, and raft foundations.

    • Block foundations are suitable for smaller turbines on stable soil.

    • Pile foundations are used for larger turbines or unstable soil.

    • Raft foundations are us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3. How you do ductile detailing for beam , column and foundation . which are the IS code you use for ductile detailing.
  • Ans. 

    Ductile detailing for beam, column, and foundation involves following IS codes and ensuring proper reinforcement placement.

    • For beams, IS 13920 is followed and reinforcement is placed at the bottom of the beam.

    • For columns, IS 13920 and IS 456 are followed and reinforcement is placed in a spiral pattern.

    • For foundations, IS 13920 and IS 2911 are followed and reinforcement is placed in a specific pattern based on the type ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 4.what are the different type of pile foundation and how you design them .
  • Ans. 

    Pile foundations are used to transfer loads from structures to soil. Different types include driven piles, bored piles, and screw piles.

    • Driven piles are installed by hammering or vibrating them into the ground.

    • Bored piles are created by drilling a hole and then filling it with concrete and steel reinforcement.

    • Screw piles are twisted into the ground using a hydraulic motor.

    • Design considerations include soil type, load c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 5. How you design shear wall and how you detail it .
  • Ans. 

    Shear walls are designed to resist lateral forces. Detailing includes reinforcement placement and anchorage.

    • Design shear walls based on the building code requirements and structural analysis.

    • Select appropriate materials and thickness for the shear wall.

    • Detail the reinforcement placement and anchorage to ensure proper load transfer.

    • Provide adequate boundary elements and openings for ducts and pipes.

    • Consider seismic and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. 6. which are the different software you are using for structural analysis.
  • Ans. 

    I have experience with various software for structural analysis.

    • STAAD.Pro

    • SAP2000

    • ETABS

    • ANSYS

    • AutoCAD Structural Detailing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. 7. How you model raft foundation or shear wall in finet element method.
  • Ans. 

    To model raft foundation or shear wall in finite element method, one needs to follow certain steps.

    • First, create a 3D model of the foundation or wall using a CAD software.

    • Next, import the model into a finite element analysis software.

    • Define the material properties and boundary conditions.

    • Mesh the model to create finite elements.

    • Solve the model to obtain the stresses and displacements.

    • Finally, analyze the results and ma...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. 8. How you design water retaining structures. which is the IS code you use for water retaining structures. and what is the crack width for water retaining structures.
  • Ans. 

    Water retaining structures are designed as per IS code and crack width is limited to ensure safety.

    • Design of water retaining structures involves determining the loads, selecting materials, and ensuring stability.

    • IS 3370 is the code used for design of water retaining structures in India.

    • The crack width for water retaining structures is limited to 0.2 mm to ensure safety and prevent leakage.

    • Various types of water retaini...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. 9. Have you worked with international codes like American and British codes .
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have worked with both American and British codes.

    • I have experience working with the International Building Code (IBC) which is based on American codes.

    • I have also worked with British Standards (BS) such as BS 5950 for structural steel design.

    • I am familiar with the differences between the two codes and can adapt accordingly.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. 10. What are the different load combination for RCC and Steal structures .
  • Ans. 

    Different load combinations for RCC and Steel structures.

    • Load combinations for RCC structures include dead load, live load, wind load, earthquake load, and temperature load.

    • Load combinations for Steel structures include dead load, live load, wind load, earthquake load, temperature load, and snow load.

    • Load combinations are determined based on the design codes and standards applicable to the project.

    • The load combinations...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. 11. Do you have exposure of site inspection and can you make progress and quality report .
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have extensive experience in site inspections and creating progress and quality reports.

    • I have conducted site inspections for various projects in my previous roles.

    • I am proficient in creating detailed progress and quality reports based on my observations during site inspections.

    • I have also implemented corrective actions based on the findings of my inspections to ensure project success.

    • For example, in my previous...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. 12. Draw a bending moment and shear fonce diagram for portal frame with lateral force and UDL .
  • Ans. 

    To draw a bending moment and shear force diagram for a portal frame with lateral force and UDL.

    • Calculate the reactions at the supports

    • Determine the shear force and bending moment at each section

    • Plot the shear force and bending moment diagrams

    • Identify the maximum shear force and bending moment

    • Consider the sign conventions for shear force and bending moment

    • Use appropriate software or tools for accurate results

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - you should be perfect in design aspect and fundamentals, different codes and state of art software which you using.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. All sorts of questions, crisis management, conflict management, achievements in sales and marketing, leadership style, bla bla
  • Q2. Be patient, their process is very slow, can take even 6’months to get an offer letter

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just know about yourself and achievements

Hippo Stores Interview FAQs

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Hippo Stores interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hippo Stores interview process are One-on-one Round and HR.

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