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Updated 1 Feb 2016

Lafarge Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) Interview Experiences

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 50 questions on English and 50 Questions on technical side.. fairly easy to solve.
Tips: be fast, coz there are a lot of questions but less time!
Duration: 50 minutes
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I was the one to start the GD and give it a direction, so that added to my bonus.. moreover everyone got at least one chance to speak. The ones who didn't speak were asked to conclude.
Tips: Be expressive as well as have sturdy points.
Duration: 15 minutes minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It went well, they asked me about my resume and about my GD performance.
Tips: Be thorough with your resume. Make sure you don't fumble when you speak, because they seemed to give a lot of attention to communication skills!

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They asked me few questions on technical side, like what is the composition of cement, what do you know about Air conditioning (Chemical Engg quick quiz), Environmental Pollution, Global Warming, etc.. (since I had a lot of extra acads and internships related to environment).
Tips: They're checking your basics. Nothing tough. They may sometimes ask odd questions (like what is the rpm of a fan and so on) just to test your answering skills.

Skills: Communication Skills, Technical Expertise, Fluency in Thought
College Name: NIT ROURKELA
Motivation: It is an MNC with a global presence, plus the largest producer of Cement and Aggregates in the world.
Funny Moments: I was the last one to be interviewed, so my PI began like.. "So Mr. Sidhant, you're the last one here, how does it feel to already know what questions we were asking so far!"

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The Tech quiz consisted most of the questions from Electrical Machines (AC & DC Motors, Transformers).
English quiz questions were tougher than what other companies test on campus.
Tips: Be thorough with the theory of Electrical Machines. Practice English from TOEFL books.
Duration: minutes minute
Total Questions: 45

College Name: NIT Rourkela

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: This paper was comprising 50 questions. Few were from cement, and simple questions of Aptitude were asked. It was also comprising questions from 12th level physics and Gk as well. You will get 30min to solve it but that time is sufficient.

Tips: You can start with reading basics of Cement one or two day earlier and for GK you can follow yearwise famous incidents and that's sufficient.

Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 50

College Name: NIT Raipur

I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. "How the Bench Height is decided for OC mine?"
  • Ans. 

    The bench height for an open-cast mine is determined based on factors such as the type of material being mined, equipment used, safety considerations, and economic factors.

    • Bench height refers to the vertical distance between each level or bench in an open-cast mine.

    • It is determined by considering the type of material being mined. For example, softer materials may require smaller bench heights to prevent slope instabili...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: This paper was comprising 50 questions. Few were from cement, and simple questions of Aptitude were asked. It was also comprising questions from 12th level physics and Gk as well. You will get 30min to solve it but that time is sufficient.


Tips: You can start with reading basics of Cement one or two day earlier and for GK you can follow year wise famous incidents and that's sufficient.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: My topic for GD was " Effect of Demonetization in long term and short term Perspective". You should remember during group discussion your body languages matters the most and that should always be positive. Ans your content should be rock solid.
Tips: You should try to speak 2-3 times but You should not have a aggressive expressions.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience:
Interview experience
5
Excellent
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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Quant , data interepretation , logical

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Basic topics baout ongoin scenario of the world .

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Q1. Introduction its easy to crack You have to know about cement factory
  • Q2. From resume prepare it well

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best of luck folks we gonna make it one day. BE ready

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. Academic performance overview of 10th, 12th and graduation
  • Ans. 

    Consistent academic performance with top grades in 10th, 12th, and graduation.

    • Secured above 90% in 10th and 12th board exams.

    • Maintained a high GPA throughout graduation.

    • Received academic awards or scholarships for outstanding performance.

    • Participated in extracurricular activities alongside studies.

    • Completed relevant projects or internships during academic tenure.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Protection equipments and their principle, working and application.
  • Ans. 

    Protection equipments are devices used to ensure safety and prevent harm in various industries.

    • Protection equipments include safety helmets, gloves, goggles, earplugs, masks, etc.

    • The principle behind these equipments is to provide a physical barrier or absorb and dissipate energy to protect the user.

    • For example, safety helmets protect the head from falling objects, gloves protect hands from chemicals or heat, goggles p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Measuring instruments, both electrical and instrumentation, their principle, working and application.
  • Ans. 

    Measuring instruments are devices used to measure physical quantities. They work based on specific principles and have various applications.

    • Electrical measuring instruments measure electrical quantities like voltage, current, resistance, etc.

    • Examples of electrical measuring instruments include voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, etc.

    • They work based on principles like electromagnetic induction, thermal expansion, etc.

    • Instr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Job profile related problematic situations and my response against it to check decision making ability.
  • Q5. Digital electronics and logic gates, their truth tables and practical applications.
  • Q6. Safety of man and machine and it's importance in life
  • Ans. 

    Safety of man and machine is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring a productive and healthy life.

    • Safety of man and machine is important to prevent accidents and injuries.

    • It ensures the well-being and productivity of individuals and the smooth functioning of machines.

    • Safety measures like wearing protective gear, following protocols, and regular maintenance are essential.

    • Examples include using seat belts in cars,...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Projects undertaken during college and summer trainings and internship related questions.
  • Q8. Other skills like computer usage and extent of knowledge in other supplementary fields.
  • Q9. An interview of shortlisted candidates was conducted at a later stage in the plant by the unit head to basically check the overall performance of the candidate including personality, knowledge, attitude an...

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlisting was done on basis of aggregate percentage in graduation and in addition, involvement in sports was given weightage since it's an on-field job and requires the applicant to be fully fit and dynamic.
Tips: Outdoor Sports and it's accolades during academic period are a must these days for similar job profiles like this. There should be a balance between academic and sports performance. Neither of the two should outweigh the othe.

Round: Test
Experience: Core Electrical Engineering basis and conceptual questions involving very less calculation and covering almost everything were asked in written test.
Tips: Anyone who desires to be in these core job profiles, must have sound knowledge of basic and conceptual topics otherwise if somehow someone with poor concepts gets in these profiles, he/she will feel stuck up and the enjoyment factor in job will be negative.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: A complete 45 mins interaction with a panel of 3 members with easy but wide variety of questions was held. My active participation was appreciated after the end of interview.
Tips: Stay calm, be yourself and be candid. Never try to fake yourself or be an ideal student who knows everything. Be humble andalways try to reflect positivity during your interaction with the panel.

Round: Behavioural Interview
Tips: Interviews of this kind will make you uncomfortable and will be really hard for you to get through because of the uncertainty and randomness of questions. You will never figure out what qualities does the interviewer wants on you. The best way to tackle this kind of interviews is be yourself and don't try to over attempt and fool the interviewer

College Name: Bhilai Institute Of Technology, Durg

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic of heat transfer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on your core engineering subjects
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A discussion with conduct HR department from Chennai they had been asked to me number of questions about to surveying work. and other mine working related.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to be surveyor while you're having mining engineering degree and dgms 2nd class certificate.
  • Ans. I passion to do work this and having internet for this work.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What's your goal , what do you want to become In your life.
  • Ans. I want do work in mining engineering field, where I get good platform to be built success full career.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. What do you thik right now,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - goods communications happened together us. a significant questions and thinks I came to know during the interview and i gathered knowledge to face the museum with stronger challenges.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Advantages of Schottky Diode.
  • Ans. 

    Schottky diodes have low forward voltage drop, fast switching speed, and low reverse recovery time.

    • Low forward voltage drop reduces power loss and improves efficiency.

    • Fast switching speed makes them suitable for high-frequency applications.

    • Low reverse recovery time reduces switching losses and improves efficiency.

    • Schottky diodes are commonly used in power supplies, voltage clamping circuits, and RF applications.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Description of Lenz's Law.
  • Ans. 

    Lenz's Law states that the direction of an induced current in a conductor is always such that it opposes the change in magnetic field that produced it.

    • When a magnet is moved towards a coil, a current is induced in the coil in such a direction that it opposes the motion of the magnet.

    • When a magnet is moved away from a coil, a current is induced in the coil in such a direction that it opposes the change in magnetic field...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic Apptitude and Logical Reasoning Questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Share something about your Family.
  • Q2. Any Leadership activity carried out during graduation.
Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions on Control System
  • Q2. Basic Questions on Machines
  • Q3. Working of PLC and Programming
  • Ans. 

    PLC is a programmable device used to control industrial processes. Programming involves creating logic using ladder diagrams or code.

    • PLC stands for Programmable Logic Controller

    • It is used to control and automate industrial processes

    • Programming involves creating logic using ladder diagrams or code

    • PLC programming languages include ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text

    • PLCs are used in various industri...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for The Ramco Cements Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) interview:
  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Apptitude
  • Electrical Machines
  • Electrical Power System
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have good indepth knowledge of the Main subjects.
Clear Practical knowledge and willing to learn.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Tell me about yourself(most expected question and hence well prepared) then next HR questions were derived from my introduction.
  • Q2. 2. Where do you see yourself 5 year down the line?
  • Q3. 3. How do you manage your studies along with extracurricular activities? And more hobby based questions
  • Q4. 4. Do you want to study further?
  • Q5. Core technical questions, which i answered easily

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Must visit company website and try to pick some line from its vision or moto and reflect it in your interview that you are a serious candidate so is aware about company and its functioning.
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