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Store Officer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Jan 2024

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

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

Round 1 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. It was related in my relevant profile
  • Q2. How do you see your store : cash box like segregated the currency, as books tally every day
  • Q3. Say some thing your self : I did my Bachelor degree and diploma in supply chain management, basically I am a goal oriented person , I have significant amount of working experience throughout the continent ...
  • Q4. 3-4 questions were asked which was most n terms of salary
  • Q5. How to manage manpower: prioritizing workforce retention and measurement of individual productivity
  • Ans. 

    Managing manpower involves prioritizing workforce retention and measuring individual productivity.

    • Implement effective employee retention strategies such as offering competitive salaries, providing opportunities for growth and development, and creating a positive work environment.

    • Regularly assess and measure individual productivity through performance evaluations, goal setting, and tracking key performance indicators.

    • Pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How to manage inventory system: Define product sourcing and storage methods
  • Ans. 

    Product sourcing involves finding and selecting suppliers, while storage methods include organizing and maintaining inventory.

    • Product sourcing involves identifying reliable suppliers and negotiating contracts.

    • Storage methods include categorizing products, using appropriate shelving and labeling systems.

    • Examples of storage methods include FIFO (First In, First Out) and LIFO (Last In, First Out).

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Enhance your skills

Store Officer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Which Advance excel used for inventory..?
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 11 Jun 2022

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions related to material management
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Managerial round regarding the business process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was great experience and technically good and meaningful had a great interaction in the interview process

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java related Oops and exception related questions
  • Q2. Selenium & framework design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with what you mentioned in your resume

Lead Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the resistance value of tripping & closing coil of vcb?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via IIM Jobs and was interviewed before Sep 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How can you add value to the company?
  • Ans. 

    I can add value to the company by leveraging my extensive sales experience, strong leadership skills, and proven track record of exceeding targets.

    • Developing and implementing strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth

    • Leading and motivating sales teams to achieve and exceed targets

    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders

    • Analyzing market trends and competitor activity to identify...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Olam and why Africa ?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the challenge you have faced and how have you overcome them?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 3 Round of interviews, 1st is the sales interview where the interviewer wants to understand your role in current organization and things you have done differently. 2nd is the round with the country head. 3rd round is the HR round

Regional Sales Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If there are 1500 shops that need to be visited twice a month, how many executives you need?
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Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Aug 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Can you add interest to inventory ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, interest can be added to inventory through various means.

    • Interest can be added to inventory by offering promotions or discounts to attract customers.

    • Introducing new and trendy products can generate interest and increase demand for inventory.

    • Creating visually appealing displays and arranging inventory in an attractive manner can attract customers.

    • Providing excellent customer service and personalized recommendations...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why we do accruals?what happens if we skip accruals?
  • Ans. 

    Accruals are necessary for accurate financial reporting and to match expenses with revenues.

    • Accruals help in recognizing expenses and revenues in the period they occur, rather than when cash is received or paid.

    • They ensure that financial statements reflect the true financial position and performance of a company.

    • Skipping accruals can lead to distorted financial statements and misrepresentation of financial results.

    • With...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Trial Balance? What happens if don't prepare it?
  • Ans. 

    Trial Balance is a statement that lists all the ledger balances to ensure they are in balance.

    • Trial Balance is prepared to check the accuracy of the accounting records.

    • It lists all the debit and credit balances of the ledger accounts.

    • If the Trial Balance doesn't balance, it indicates errors in the accounting records.

    • Errors can include incorrect postings, omissions, or mistakes in calculations.

    • If Trial Balance is not pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How inventory is being valued? Can factory cast added to inventory ?
  • Ans. 

    Inventory is valued based on the cost of acquiring or producing the items. Factory cost can be added to inventory.

    • Inventory is typically valued using one of the following methods: First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), or Weighted Average Cost.

    • The cost of acquiring or producing the items, including any direct costs (such as purchase price or production costs) and indirect costs (such as transportation o...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview questions are simple, but you have to explain answer with underlying concept behind it.

Specialist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. Solid principles implementation in a given scenario, how can we apply and improve the problem shared by interviewer. 2. C# coding questions on strings and arrays. 3. Rest API methods and it's implementation. 4. Basic questions on Jquery,... read more
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Get interview-ready with Top Olam Interview Questions

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About Ind As, Professional Real time Experience, Insights.
  • Q2. About Company Segment wise reporting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Prepared from all aspects on your core subject.

Finance/Budgeting Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If company has policy to pay no kickbacks and a truck loaded with chocolates worth of rs 25 lacs of company was caught by govt officials without any deficiency but they do not agree to release the truck unless they are paid an small amount ... read more
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Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is your biggest failure in your life.
  • Q2. What is bigger achievements in your Current organization.
  • Q3. How much your role is in running Your current organization, if you will leave that organization then which types effects (short and long)will be happen on that organization.
  • Q4. How do you manage stress among with your team.
  • Q5. HSE - describe types of permits.
  • Ans. 

    Permits are documents that authorize specific work activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

    • Types of permits include hot work permits, confined space permits, excavation permits, and electrical permits.

    • Hot work permits are required for any work involving open flames or heat sources.

    • Confined space permits are required for work in enclosed spaces with limited entry and exit points.

    • Excavation permits are r...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1- prepare common interviews question.
2- think positive
3- With confident.

Project Manager-Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is mean by production engineer and what actual define the production word in all the auto sector?
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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About our past experience of cashew industry

Section Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell me the defects name which is comes in PU pad & give one defect trouble shoot?
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Should be good in MySQL query writing. Deep knowledge on triggers, views, stored procedure, functions and query optimization. Error handling in stored procedure.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Olam Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • MySQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident when you answer
Try to answer what ever you know about the MySQL database.

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell me about yourself. What technology are you using? What is a Collection? What are the different types of collection there? What is the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList What are the basic building blocks of Stream operators, s... read more
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I appeared for an interview before Jul 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Why we are selected to you for this position
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience working with sugarcane harvesters.

    • Extensive experience in servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery

    • In-depth knowledge of sugarcane harvester operations

    • Proven track record of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently

    • Strong communication skills to work effectively with customers and team members

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your plus point.?
  • Ans. 

    My plus point is my strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

    • Strong technical knowledge in sugarcane harvester machinery

    • Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

    • Ability to analyze and diagnose problems quickly

    • Effective problem-solving skills in challenging situations

    • Experience in conducting regular maintenance and servicing

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer int

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If we are select you than what is your action plan..?
  • Ans. 

    My action plan would involve understanding the requirements, conducting a thorough analysis, developing a strategy, implementing necessary changes, and continuously monitoring and improving the service.

    • Understand the requirements of the sugarcane harvester service

    • Conduct a thorough analysis of the current service processes and identify areas for improvement

    • Develop a strategy to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell us about pre starting and after starting checking of an engine.
  • Ans. 

    Pre starting and after starting checking of an engine involves inspecting various components and systems to ensure proper functioning.

    • Pre starting checking includes inspecting fuel levels, oil levels, coolant levels, and battery condition.

    • Inspecting the engine for any visible leaks or damages.

    • Checking the air filter and cleaning or replacing it if necessary.

    • Verifying the condition of belts, hoses, and connections.

    • Ensur...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Describe engine overhauling.
  • Ans. 

    Engine overhauling is the process of disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling an engine to restore its performance and extend its lifespan.

    • Engine overhauling involves disassembling the engine to its core components.

    • Each component is inspected for wear, damage, or any other issues.

    • Any faulty or worn-out parts are repaired or replaced.

    • The engine is then reassembled, ensuring proper alignment and torque spec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How much time you take for dissamble an engine.?
  • Ans. 

    The time taken to disassemble an engine depends on various factors such as the complexity of the engine, the experience of the service engineer, and the availability of tools and resources.

    • The time taken to disassemble an engine can range from a few hours to several days.

    • Experienced service engineers may be able to disassemble an engine more quickly compared to those with less experience.

    • The complexity of the engine de...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Before entering in chamber I feel fear because number of candidates are more. But when I enter in chamber firstly I say to himself that I am the best and I can do best.
Than I face every questions and gave her answer confidently.
Tips: Give answer confidently

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical round was goes easily because I have gause that mostly questions are fired related to engine, and I have practical knowledge related to engine.
Tips: Basic knowledge is helps to face every kinds of problems.

Service Engineer (Sugarcane Harvester) Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If we are select you than what is your action plan..?
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Olam Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Olam interview for experienced candidates?
Olam interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Olam interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Olam interview for experienced candidates?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Olam. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Olam expect are Process Improvement, Outsourcing, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Business process.
What are the top questions asked in Olam interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Olam interview for experienced candidates -

  1. If we are select you than what is your action plan...read more
  2. What is Trial Balance? What happens if don't prepare ...read more
  3. How inventory is being valued? Can factory cast added to inventor...read more
How long is the Olam interview process?

The duration of Olam interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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