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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. How did you solve the conflict between you and your team member.
- Ans. What your short term goal and long term goal
- Q2. Why should I hire you . Difference between you and other student.
- Q3. What is your favourite hobby and why?
- Q4. What is the Product of our company?
- Ans.
Our company produces high-quality electronic devices for consumer use.
We specialize in manufacturing smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
Our products are known for their sleek design, advanced features, and user-friendly interface.
Examples of our popular products include the XYZ smartphone, ABC tablet, and DEF smartwatch.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. What is supply chain and what are the factors of these
- Ans.
Supply chain refers to the network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in the production and distribution of goods or services.
Supply chain involves the flow of materials, information, and finances from suppliers to manufacturers to distributors to retailers to customers.
Factors of supply chain include procurement, production, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and ...
- Q2. What is six sigma and its benefits to the company
- Ans.
Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology used to improve processes and reduce defects in order to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Six Sigma focuses on identifying and eliminating defects or errors in processes.
It uses statistical analysis to measure and analyze process performance.
By reducing process variation, Six Sigma aims to improve quality and reduce costs.
Benefits include increased customer satisfacti...
- Q3. What did you learn in your instrumentation and control system subject?
- Ans.
I learned about the principles and applications of instrumentation and control systems.
I learned about different types of sensors and transducers used in control systems.
I learned how to design and implement control loops for various industrial processes.
I learned about programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their role in automation.
I learned about process control strategies and techniques, such as PID control.
I lea...
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Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: I don't know the criteria used by the company for the shortlist. But they didn't have a cg cutoff of any sort.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We had % minutes to go through the topic and prepare. Then had 20 minutes to discuss and 5 minutes to conclude. We compared pros and cons of both the technology and came to a conclusion. We looked at the human factor of the problem where the livelihood of the people are affected vs the profits that company could make. We made the mistake of considering the company to be pretty young even though nothing like that was mentioned.
Tips: Consider and stick to assumptions that can be made from the information given in a logical manner.
Duration: 30 mins minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked me to run him through my resume. Once I mentioned about my internship, he asked me a question regarding the problems faced by pipelines since I had worked at a company that develops pipeline monitoring systems. Then we went on to discuss a refrigerant flowing through the pipelines in a factory. I have to make the flow more laminar to improve the heat removal rate. I told that reynolds number can be used to determine type of flow. Explained how each term in the reynolds number could be changed and finally came to the conclusion that the refrigerant liquid would need to be changed.
Tips: They look at only your professional experiences or projects that you have done. So mention these first and be confident about every detail regarding them. Each person would be asked questions based on this and the subjects they have mentioned in their resume.
Round: Other Interview
Experience: Asked about internship and explained about the mechanism I had designed. He gave me a problem statement and told me to make a design for it immediately without using any electronics or engines. Once I suggested a mechanism, He started reducing the items that I could use. Once I finally came to the design he had in mind with a little guidance from him. He handed me over to another interviewer who had been listening in on the phone. He asked me to tell me about through of my strengths and a weakness of mine as my favourite professor would tell me. And as a final question the main interviewer asked me whether I would choose ITC, HUL or P&G.
Tips: Be confident and try to connect with the interviewer.
Skills: Creative Thinking, Case Solving Ability, Areas Of Interest
Duration: 2 Months
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: The internship sounded pretty interesting with all the facilities that they are willing to provide us. The stipend helps too.
Shaswat Mohanty
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. PID control system specifics to control flow rate and temperature of milk in the factory?
- Ans.
PID control system is used to regulate flow rate and temperature of milk in the factory.
PID control system stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative control system.
It continuously monitors and adjusts the flow rate and temperature of milk.
Proportional control component adjusts the control output based on the error between desired and actual values.
Integral control component eliminates steady-state errors by integrati...
- Q2. Difference in SI and CI Engine
- Ans.
SI and CI engines are different types of internal combustion engines.
SI stands for Spark Ignition and CI stands for Compression Ignition.
SI engines use a spark plug to ignite the fuel-air mixture, while CI engines rely on compression to ignite the fuel.
SI engines are commonly used in gasoline-powered vehicles, while CI engines are used in diesel-powered vehicles.
SI engines generally have higher power output and better ...
- Q3. Bearing material and the reason for such an use
- Ans.
Bearing material is chosen based on factors like load capacity, speed, lubrication, and environmental conditions.
Bearing materials should have high strength and hardness to withstand heavy loads.
Materials like steel, bronze, and ceramic are commonly used for bearings.
Steel bearings are suitable for high-speed applications and can handle heavy loads.
Bronze bearings are self-lubricating and resistant to corrosion.
Ceramic...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The interview consisted of technical questions pertaining to subjects mentioned in the resume which added that extra element of comfort.
This was followed by an industrial problem which was open to numerous solutions and the only thing that probably mattered was the direction and quality of the design implementation. All in all it was an exciting experience with questions being fired from both sides.
Tips: This is a tip not just for technical but also for the HR round. Your resume consists of the highlights of your student life so ensure that you drive your interview towards your resume points so that you can quickly pick that up as an example. This will ensure that you leave a mark, having communicated your strength verbally, because you can do much more to elaborate on the significance of your achievements in the interview than you can in a one line description on your resume.
Skills:
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
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Abhishek Vinakollu
posted on 7 Sep 2016
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
Tips: Try not to lie in the resume.
Make sure the formatting is crisp.
Do not forget to highlight important points
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I felt the GD was slightly chaotic, with a lot of cross talk. Thus we couldn't deliberate on some important points as the course of discussion was being continuously shifted and some subtle details were overlooked. Our group came to a conclusion a tad bit too early after which our moderator questioned us possible situations and scenarios that we hadn't taken into consideration. Two people made it through the GD, me and a friend of mine.
Tips: Make sure the moderator notices you. For that be loud and clear while you talk.
Address the group as a whole. Maintain eye contact with everyone.
A common myth as far as GDs are concerned is that the person who talks the most goes through. You might talk for 20 minutes straight and still might not make it through if you do not put across relevant points.
Think before you speak. Only speak if you have something that would really add value to the discussion. Avoid repeating or reframing points that have been already made by other members.
Listen to other people. Always remember that the group as a whole is being judged.
Keep a track of noteworthy points made by other members by writing them down on a notepad. This will help you conclude better and ensures that you don't miss out on anything important.
The most important aspect, make sure that the group comes to a conclusion. The whole exercise of the GD is to come to a decision and not just analysis.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It started out with the interviewer asking a few HR questions about life at IIT and how IIT had helped mould myself. Following questions were based on my summer internship project and theory/practical application of heat exchangers. The interviewer was very encouraging throughout and didn't try to grill me. I fumbled a bit in certain questions but managed to answer them after a few hints by the interviewer.
Tips: A major part of your technical interview would be on the theory behind the projects that you have undertaken. So make sure that you are thorough with the theory behind them.
A basic knowledge of all courses that you have completed is expected and most of the questions are application based. So brushing up all your course would definitely help.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: My HR in my opinion was pretty peaceful. It comprised of generic HR questions.
Tips: Try framing a story around every question. For that expect what questions they might ask you and be ready with answers for them beforehand.
Do some background research on the companies. Employers are generally pleased if you quote facts related to company you are interviewing for and it also shows that you have done you homework and that you are genuinely interested in the position they have to offer.
General Tips: Be aware of the company you are applying to.
Make sure your subject basics are good.
Try to attend Mock GDs. It will help you practice and analyse your wea
Skills: Talking Ability, Ability To Think Out Of The Box, Ability To Deal Diplomatically, Ability To Justify, Ability To Improvise, Ability To Think On Your Feet, Ability To Think Of Creative Solutions, Ability To Think Beyond Boundaries, Ability To Convince, Ability To Express Your Ideas, Ability To Be Involved In Hands On Work, Ability To Analyse
Duration: 3
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: HUL has one of the most reputed internship programmes in the country. They treat their interns like any other employee and the projects they offer have a very high learning curve helping you to gain multiple skill sets in a short duration of time.
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Resume shortlist was on the basis of CGPA. A minimum criterion of 8.0 was observed. Though certain people with CGPA above 8.0 were not selected
Tips: Try to include a good combination of PORs and Previous Interns or Projects
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We were given a list of 15 items which we had to arrange on the basis of the importance in the scenario of a plane crash survival. It was a good GD. I ended up starting and moderating the GD
Tips: If you see that no one is taking initiative then try to moderate the GD or else try to add value addition points.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It wasn't exactly a technical interview but rather a mix of both HR and Tech. The panel asked me about my project, a few questions of thermodynamics and about my POR. I had asked the HR lady if I could interact with PR people in ITC since I wanted to see how professional PR people work. She was interested in the question.
Tips: Try to remain calm. Ask questions related to your liking. Don't just ask a question for the sake of asking one.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was again a mix of HR and Technical questions. They asked me about my project. They also asked me about fonts. What is 'serif' and 'sans-serif'. I also tried to drive the interview since the panel got bored with my project information. I asked them the same question as I had asked in the previous interview. Then afterwards they asked me if I was into communication. I told them about my new hobby of pen-freindship which they liked a lot.
General Tips: Work harder on the generic HR questions like- Why you? ; Why ITC?; Why FMCG? I wasn't prepared and it was a bit painful.
Try to drive the interview where you want it to go. I was unable to do this too and it messed up with certain aspects of the interview.
Also try to be comfortable with the panel
Skills: Positions Of Responsibility POR, Areas Of Interest, Course Grades, Core Courses Concepts, Speaking Skill
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Funny Moments: In the GD, instead of saying 'we can use a machete to kill animals' I blurted 'we can use a machete to kill people' :')
In the interview the panel asked to distinguish between serif and sans-serif. I wasn't expecting this at all.
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Questions on Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
- Q2. Describe your previous Intern
- Ans.
My previous intern was a dedicated and hardworking individual with a strong attention to detail.
Completed tasks efficiently and accurately
Demonstrated strong organizational skills
Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges
- Q3. Describe about your extra/co-curricular activities
- Ans.
I was actively involved in various clubs and organizations during my college years.
Participated in the college's supply chain management club and attended various industry events and seminars
Volunteered for a local non-profit organization that focused on reducing food waste and distributing excess food to those in need
Played on the college's intramural soccer team and organized team events and practices
Participated in ...
- Q4. Why ITC?
- Ans.
ITC is a leading company known for its strong supply chain management, innovation, and sustainability practices.
ITC has a reputation for excellence in supply chain management
ITC is known for its innovative practices in the industry
ITC is committed to sustainability and social responsibility
ITC has a diverse portfolio of products and services
- Q5. Describe about yourself
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supply chain management.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management from XYZ University.
I have completed internships at ABC Company and DEF Inc. where I gained hands-on experience in procurement and logistics.
I am proficient in using supply chain management software such as SAP and Oracle.
I have excellent communication and problem-solvi...
- Q6. Describe all the projects mentioned in your resume
- Ans.
Managed multiple projects including implementing new ERP system and optimizing warehouse layout
Implemented new ERP system to streamline supply chain processes
Optimized warehouse layout to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: This step is one of the most important steps in the process. Here, you have no say whatsoever. Your entire life written on one side of a page is what decides if you are eligible for the internship. I spent almost 6-7 hours everyday for a week to prepare my resume.
Tips: Always get your resume reviewed by 3/4 seniors. Not only your immediate seniors, but also pass outs. This helps a lot since they have way more experience as compared to you in this aspect.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I had deep confidence in myself for clearing Group Discussion, since I felt I could talk my way through any situation. It is very important to talk to your group members beforehand. This helps in establishing a connect with others, making it easy for you to open up to them.
Tips: Please turn off your phone, or at least turn it silent. During my GD, one guy's phone rang, and the room suddenly turned awkward. Talk freely. No need to look at the moderators. Have a normal discussion and speak your heart out, but do not dominate. Also, do not repeat points, and do not speak unless you have a valid point.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My interview was very relaxed. There were others who found it tough to answer questions asked in the interviews. Do revise the relevant courses before going for interview. ITC has a form named KITES, which you are supposed to fill while submitting your resume. Fill it properly, and go through it before going for resume.
Tips: Be fluent in English, it helps more than you think. Do not lie about anything in your resume. They definitely ask you questions based on what you have written in your resume and KITES form.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My second interview was very peaceful. I was just asked about my projects. I felt they were testing me on how involved I was with my previous projects.
Tips: Feel relaxed if you have reached till here. You are a very possible candidate for the internship. Just be yourself!
General Tips: Be relaxed. If you are worthy, you shall get the internship. Discuss with your friends on how you will answer the HR questions.
Skill Tips: Revise these courses before the internship process starts.
Skills: Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: This is one of the few companies that come to IIT Madras on day 1 of internship drive. I talked to my seniors who interned at ITC. The way in which this company is different is that the work profile is a techno-managerial one, and a purely technical one. This lies in my interest.
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The GD topic was a standard culpability ranking, where they gave us a situation and we had to rank the people involved based on how much blame they have to bear.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Much more technical than expected. I had to answer over 15 questions on my courses and one on optimizing an end-to-end supply chain.
Tips: Learn your courses properly. They'll ask you to name your courses, so choose wisely. (This is only for electrical engineering students. Procedures for other departments might vary)
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Very short and generic. Resume running and the cliched stuff.
Skills: Brainstorming Skills, Ability To Handle Situations, Technical Skill
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Aman Agarwal
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Learnt a lot about how to write resume. What to include what not to include also one thing one realises is that whatever you do in college will matter if you can present it nicely.
Tips: Write a neat resume.
See things are properly aligned
Do not write paragraphs write in points
Try to write everything in concise manner
state your achievements first
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Learnt how being relaxed and confident is all that matters.
Tips: Be yourself,be polite and when you speak be confident.Try to speak interesting points and don't speak just for the sake of it.Speak less but bring out points that are actually great.
Duration: 30 minutes
General Tips: Write resume professionally, get it reviewed by someone.Do not write something on your resume which is not right as because of it you might not be able to stay calm and this can affect your interview.
In a GD no need to speak much just put nice points and portray a nice body language.
Finally just be yourself don't try to fake a different personality as that would just take away from your confidence.
Skill Tips: Just be calm during the interview and be yourself.
Skills: Speaking Skill, Technical Skill, Slight Pressure handling
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Diverse fields that the company is involved in gives me a chance to grow and learn in all these fields.Chance to not only apply the engineering I have learn't till now but also grow both technical and interpersonal skills through the amazing mentorship programme.
Kanishk Mehta
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Filling the form on the HUL careers page was great as it eventually helped me in preparation for the non-technical questions asked in the interview
Tips: I think the four questions on the careers page should be given more importance
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: It was informative and fun.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was extremely happy by the way this interview was conducted as it wasn't testing of memory power (formulas or diagrams), rather the testing of my approach towards real life problems and how I would go about solving them, which is basically what one needs to do at any company
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This interview consisted of questions like, tell me about yourself, why HUL, why should HUL choose you, etc. which I believe are important questions and it's answers should be considered important by a company as it gives insight into a candidate's mind, character and plans for the future
General Tips: I would advice people not to prepare TOO MUCH in things which are not going to be helpful for them anywhere apart from the selection process. I would rather suggest them to concentrate on their everyday work (projects, academics, etc.) which is one of the major criteria of their selection, and just go along with the process.
Also another extremely important thing is believing in yourself and the things you have done as it will significantly add to your confidence during the interview. Also be truthful. Do not make up things or increase impact of your success than what it actually was
Skills: Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Ability To Think On Your Feet, Project, Knowledge Gained Through Recent Research Project, Approaching A Problem, Technical Analysis
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: I want to become an industrialist, and HUL is one of the biggest which can offer me a lifetime experience. Also, their internship is extremely structured and their leadership program is amazing
Sindhuja S
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. Daily chemical engineering applications in your life
- Ans.
Chemical engineering applications in daily life
Cooking involves chemical reactions and temperature control
Using cleaning products involves understanding chemical properties and safety precautions
Personal care products like shampoo and soap are formulated using chemical engineering principles
Understanding the chemical composition of food and drinks can help with healthy choices
Fuel and energy production involves chemica...
- Q2. How pressure cooker works
- Ans.
A pressure cooker works by trapping steam inside a sealed pot, which raises the temperature and pressure, cooking food faster.
Pressure cookers have a sealed lid that locks in place
Water or other liquid is added to the pot to create steam
The steam raises the temperature and pressure inside the pot, cooking food faster
Pressure cookers are great for cooking tough cuts of meat or beans quickly
They can also be used for cann
- Q3. How refrigeration cycle works
- Ans.
Refrigeration cycle is a process of removing heat from a space or substance and rejecting it to the environment.
The cycle consists of four main components: compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator.
The refrigerant is compressed by the compressor and then condensed in the condenser, releasing heat to the environment.
The high-pressure liquid refrigerant then passes through the expansion valve, where it expan...
- Q4. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a supply chain professional with experience in logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
I have worked in various industries such as retail, manufacturing, and healthcare
I am skilled in using supply chain management software such as SAP and Oracle
I have experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with vendors and suppliers
I am knowledgeable in import/export regulations and customs proced...
- Q5. Tell me about your project
- Ans.
I led a project to optimize our supply chain by implementing a new inventory management system.
Implemented new inventory management system to reduce stockouts and excess inventory
Analyzed historical sales data to forecast demand and adjust inventory levels
Collaborated with suppliers to improve lead times and reduce costs
Trained team members on new system and processes
Achieved 20% reduction in inventory holding costs
- Q6. Tell me about your intern
- Ans.
My intern was a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who quickly adapted to the fast-paced environment of our supply chain team.
The intern was eager to learn and took on various tasks such as data analysis and inventory management.
They demonstrated strong communication skills and were able to effectively collaborate with team members.
The intern also showed initiative by identifying areas for process improvement and ...
- Q7. Question for the company
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Moderator was really good.He saw the moral aspect of the problem.I was the only person on moral side.
I also initiated and concluded the GD.
Tips: If everyone in the group contributed,to have strong say one should either give a great point ,lead the group,conclude/initiate the topic.
Duration: 30 minutes
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was more a kind of conversation with him.He was impressed by moral values of helping people.
Tips: HUL respects people's value.It likes people who has social character.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I explained my project and intern.They didn't question anything much on that.I spoke a lot for 3-4 mins about my project and intern.
Tips: Speak on terms what you know. Don't get struck with high technical words while speaking then they will drill you on that.
General Tips: Speak confidently.
Show that you have nothing except for that company.
Speak on your moral values.
Skill Tips: Show yourself that your are good in various fields like sports,positions of responsibility etc.
Skills: Technical, Managerial
Duration: 2 months
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: They respect individuals value.
One of the big Fmcg companies in India.
Funny Moments: Mechanical students were asked about mac number and few other concepts.Students outside(including me) were memorizing all the numbers in the world before interview.Suddenly a HR came outside and saw that we are memorizing this and stopped asking questions on numbers:P.
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