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posted on 16 Jan 2022

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were related to the sourcing.
  • Q2. What is RFQ?
  • Ans. 

    RFQ stands for Request for Quotation. It is a document used in procurement to request quotes from suppliers for goods or services.

    • RFQ is used to gather information about pricing, availability, and delivery times from potential suppliers.

    • It typically includes a description of the goods or services required, quantities, and any technical specifications.

    • RFQs are often used in competitive bidding processes to help organiza...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is vendor development?
  • Ans. 

    Vendor development is the process of identifying and building relationships with new suppliers to meet business needs.

    • Identifying potential vendors through research and networking

    • Evaluating vendor capabilities and assessing their suitability for the business

    • Negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors

    • Collaborating with vendors to improve product quality and delivery times

    • Monitoring vendor performance and addressing a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the best sites to develop new vendors?
  • Ans. 

    Online directories, trade shows, and industry associations are great sources for finding new vendors.

    • Online directories like ThomasNet and Alibaba can help you find vendors from all over the world.

    • Trade shows are a great way to meet vendors in person and see their products firsthand.

    • Industry associations like the National Association of Manufacturers can provide a list of reputable vendors in your industry.

    • Social media...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How to Negotiate with the vendors?
  • Ans. 

    Negotiating with vendors requires preparation, communication, and a win-win mindset.

    • Research the market and vendor to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

    • Set clear objectives and priorities for the negotiation.

    • Communicate openly and actively listen to the vendor's perspective.

    • Explore creative solutions that benefit both parties.

    • Be willing to walk away if the terms are not favorable.

    • Follow up with a written agreem

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is MIS?
  • Ans. 

    MIS stands for Management Information System, which is a computer-based system that provides information for decision-making.

    • MIS is used to collect, process, store, and disseminate data in an organization.

    • It helps in decision-making by providing timely and accurate information to managers.

    • MIS can be used in various functions such as finance, marketing, operations, and human resources.

    • Examples of MIS include ERP systems

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is ABC analysis?
  • Ans. 

    ABC analysis is a method of categorizing items based on their value or importance.

    • ABC stands for 'Always Better Control'

    • It is used in inventory management to prioritize items based on their importance

    • Category A items are high value and high priority, while category C items are low value and low priority

    • It helps in efficient allocation of resources and inventory management

    • Example: In a retail store, category A items cou...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is difference between purchase and procurement?
  • Ans. 

    Purchase is a transactional activity of buying goods or services while procurement is a strategic process of acquiring goods or services.

    • Purchase is a one-time activity while procurement is a continuous process.

    • Purchase is focused on getting the best price for a specific item while procurement is focused on building relationships with suppliers and ensuring the overall value of the goods or services.

    • Purchase is usually...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What is Purchase Order?
  • Ans. 

    A Purchase Order is a commercial document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services.

    • It is a legal document that confirms the purchase of goods or services.

    • It includes details such as product or service description, quantity, price, delivery date, and payment terms.

    • It serves as a contract between the buyer and the seller.

    • It helps in tracking the delivery of g...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is the difference between Tax invoice and Profarma invoice?
  • Ans. 

    Tax invoice is issued for taxable goods/services while Proforma invoice is issued before the actual sale.

    • Tax invoice is issued after the sale of taxable goods/services while Proforma invoice is issued before the actual sale.

    • Tax invoice includes details like GST, VAT, etc. while Proforma invoice does not include any tax details.

    • Tax invoice is a legal document while Proforma invoice is not a legal document.

    • Proforma invoi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What are incoterms?
  • Ans. 

    Incoterms are international commercial terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade.

    • There are 11 Incoterms, each with a unique set of rules and obligations.

    • They cover everything from the delivery of goods to the payment of taxes and duties.

    • Examples include FOB (Free on Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight), and EXW (Ex Works).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. How will you manage your team as a Team Leader?
  • Ans. 

    I will manage my team by setting clear goals, providing support and feedback, and fostering a positive work environment.

    • Establish clear goals and expectations for each team member

    • Provide regular feedback and support to help team members improve

    • Encourage open communication and collaboration within the team

    • Recognize and reward team members for their contributions

    • Create a positive work environment that promotes creativity...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are the challanges of procurement?
  • Ans. 

    Procurement challenges include supplier management, cost control, and supply chain disruptions.

    • Supplier management: finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance

    • Cost control: balancing quality and price, managing budgets, and avoiding overpaying

    • Supply chain disruptions: unexpected events like natural disasters, political instability, and pandemics can disrupt the supply chain

    • Other challenge...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My advice will be that just answer confidently.If you do not know thw answer just reveal the same do not try to be overconfident.Try to learn from your past experiences and mistakes of the interviews.

Interview questions from similar companies

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

I appeared for an interview before Jul 2023.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Relatrd to plc programing

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Electrical questions
  • Q2. Plc and scada questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nice place to start career

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Project Explanation , Workflow
  • Q2. Take Xpath using parent traverse
  • Ans. 

    Using parent traverse to create Xpath

    • Parent traverse is used to select the parent element of the current element

    • The syntax for parent traverse is '..'

    • Example: To select the parent of a div element with class 'example', the Xpath would be '//div[@class='example']/..'

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Use JAVA loop iteration for splitting alphabet, number and Symbols in @4Bft#67yjk#
  • Ans. 

    Using JAVA loop iteration to split alphabet, number and symbols in a given string.

    • Create three empty string arrays for alphabet, number and symbol

    • Loop through each character in the given string

    • Check if the character is an alphabet, number or symbol using ASCII values

    • Add the character to the respective array

    • Return the array of strings containing alphabet, number and symbol

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Some Manual Questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Project Explanation and Day to day Activities
  • Ans. 

    As a Senior Engineer, I lead projects and oversee day-to-day activities, ensuring timely delivery and quality output.

    • Lead project planning and execution

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

    • Monitor project progress and adjust timelines as needed

    • Ensure adherence to project scope, budget, and quality standards

    • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members

    • Identify and mitigate project risks

    • Communicate project

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to solve conflict during Git push?
  • Ans. 

    Resolve conflicts by merging changes and resolving conflicts manually.

    • Pull the latest changes from the remote branch

    • Merge the changes with your local branch

    • Resolve conflicts manually by editing the conflicting files

    • Add and commit the changes

    • Push the changes to the remote branch

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Where will you execute test cases
  • Ans. 

    Test cases will be executed in a dedicated testing environment.

    • Test cases will be executed in a separate environment to avoid interference with the production environment.

    • The testing environment will be set up to mimic the production environment as closely as possible.

    • Test cases will be executed on multiple platforms and browsers to ensure compatibility.

    • Automated testing tools will be used to execute test cases efficie...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What kind of project and it's requirement and your goals
  • Ans. 

    The project is to develop a software application for managing inventory in a manufacturing company.

    • The project requires understanding the manufacturing process and inventory management principles.

    • The software should be able to track inventory levels, generate purchase orders, and provide real-time reports.

    • Goals include improving efficiency, reducing stockouts, and optimizing inventory levels.

    • The application should have...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Project Explanation and personal details
  • Q2. Very good background scrutiny
  • Q3. Our expectations and expected CTC
  • Ans. 

    The company expects high performance and offers competitive compensation.

    • The company expects the candidate to have a strong technical background and experience in senior engineering roles.

    • They are looking for someone who can deliver high-quality work and meet project deadlines.

    • The candidate should have excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

    • They expect the candidate to be a team player and collaborate effec...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Agiliad Technologies Senior Engineer interview:
  • Manual Testing
  • Github
  • Split
  • Core Java
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't worry much just trust yourself and be bold about expressing yourself.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Coding in languages such as Python, C++, and SQL.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your current salry and expected salary ?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently earning $80,000 annually and my expected salary is $90,000.

    • Current salary: $80,000 annually

    • Expected salary: $90,000 annually

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How soon you can join ?
  • Ans. 

    I can join within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

    • I can start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.

    • I need to give a 2-week notice at my current job.

    • I have some personal commitments that I need to wrap up before starting.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics of domain
  • Q2. Technical questions about ur Job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study about JD
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to come to this company why not other company
  • Ans. 

    I am drawn to this company's innovative approach, strong company culture, and opportunities for growth.

    • I am impressed by the company's track record of success and growth.

    • I believe in the company's mission and values, which align with my own.

    • I see great potential for career advancement and development here.

    • I have heard positive feedback from current employees about the company culture and work environment.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not suitable for sincere and knowledgeable staff.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Given programming questions
String programs

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked basic to intermediate level questions Datatypes OOP concepts Code snippets

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics clearly with understanding.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Basic OOP Concepts 2. Difference between structure and class in terms of constructor 3. Can members of structure be defined as private 4. What's lambda function and it's real life use case 5. Difference...
  • Q2. 6. What's O(n) in time and space complexity
  • Ans. 

    O(n) refers to linear time and space complexity.

    • O(n) means that the time or space required by an algorithm grows linearly with the size of the input.

    • It implies that the algorithm's performance is directly proportional to the input size.

    • For example, if an algorithm takes 10 seconds to process 100 elements, it would take 20 seconds to process 200 elements.

    • O(n) complexity is considered efficient and desirable in most case

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your basic clear and talk as much as possible

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Cpp regarding questions, project related questions
  • Q2. Data structure algo of sorting and searching
  • Ans. 

    Sorting and searching are fundamental data structure algorithms used to organize and retrieve data efficiently.

    • Sorting algorithms include bubble sort, insertion sort, merge sort, quicksort, and heapsort.

    • Searching algorithms include linear search, binary search, and interpolation search.

    • The choice of algorithm depends on the size and type of data being sorted or searched.

    • Efficient sorting and searching are critical for

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Basic programs and cso questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 4 rounds
1st written, 2nd and 3rd will be managerial round
Interviewee will ask really good level of questions on STL, threading and IPC communications. So prepare accordingly.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Apti plus tech

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Went for 1.3 hr... Maths Puzzle Core
Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q4. Why should we hire you?
  • Q5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Interview Preparation Tips

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