Sage Metals Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude paper was a challenging one but i enjoyed doing it. Technical paper was also good. Questions were asked based on basic knowledge about the technical topics related to your branch.
Tips: In Aptitude, try to do problems that you are sure of first, don't waste too much time on one question. Prepare well the topics like Number System, Probability, Profit-Loss and others.For Technical, prepare thoroughly topics like Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mass & Heat Transfer and Chemical Reaction Engineering.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 80

Round: HR Interview
Experience: There was a combined HR + Technical Interview. It proceeded very smoothly. Firstly he asked my general introduction, after that he moved on to extra curricular activities that u did in your college days. Next, he asked me some questions related to Industrial Training and finally some questions related to technical topics of your particular subject. In the end, he asked me if I wanted to ask something from him and I asked. That,s all and the interview was over.
Tips: First of all, be confident, do not panic while talking to interviewer, keep proper eye contact, be honest - means do not try to manipulate him ; if you do not know the answer or are not able to recall it.. simply say no to the interviewer. Prepare your Industrial Training properly. Do not give false information about yourself. Overall, be cool and confident... I am sure you will have greater chances to crack interview.

Skills: Confidence, Communication Skills, Body Language
College Name: NIT JAIPUR
Motivation: Reliance is one of the fortune 500 company in the world. It is the largest Private sector company of India. It has largest petroleum Refinery of world at Jamnagar (Gujarat). There is a huge amount of opportunities of growth and promotions in this company. As a chemical engineer, this is a dream company for me and i am very proud of myself to get placed in such a prestigious organisation.

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Cut-off was on the pointer basis for Tata. It was 6.0 Only

Round: Test
Experience: QUESTIONS WERE SIMPLE BUT TIME MANAGEMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT. YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE ANSWERS IN A SINGLE SHOT.THERE WAS NO RETURN OR GO BACK OPTION. ONCE PASSED THE QUESTION, YOU CAN'T VIEW IT AGAIN. SO BE CAREFUL WHILE GIVING THE ANSWERS.
Tips: Time ManagementProper practice of the sections mentioned above
Cut-Off will be high because od moderate level of questions

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: It is one of the challenging round,because you have to show your talent to speak confidently and politely, listen curiously and show your leadership skills to gauge the results in a concluding remark.
I have spoken only for 30-40 seconds after 8 minutes in 10 minutes GD but i have given a new dimension and guided the GD in a appropriate direction so got selected.
Tips: Must work on communication skills. 
Quality of content is very important not the quantity.Your thoughts should be clear and audible.Try to take the initiative and to summarize the GD.

Round: Interview
Experience: Panel was very supportive and they will try to make you as comfortable as possible.
Tips: Make a honest self-analysis and try to sell yourself in the best way possible as per the need of the interviewer and the post for which they are looking the people.

Round: Interview
Experience: It was nice.I have seen them my full detailed phase1 report and explained them, in the best possible way.
Tips: Do your project sincerely take a few subjects and prepare them in the best possible way.
They will definitely ask about your favorite subjects and ask very basic questions and major practical applications.

Round: Interview
Experience: i have told IC engines. So they asked me how can you increase the power of the IC engines without doing any major modifications in the engine just by using design of it?
Tips: Your approach is very much important than your correct answer. So give the proper logic behind your answer.Try to be cool, calm and confident even in the worst situations.So many times,they intentional try to puzzle you and observe your approach & reaction.

General Tips: Be confident. It is the one thing without which having all you can't sail out the competition.
Prepare common HR questions honestly like- tell me about yourself?
Why we should hire you and where do you see yourself after 5 years?
Be confident in GD.If not then take some mock GD with friends.
Skill Tips: Your body language and soft-skills matters a lot. So please try to work on it sincerely.
Be honest in the interview. Prepare your projects and industrial training sincerely.Tell them, why they should take you?
Sell yourself in the best way possible. Try to take the control of the interview in your hands and bring them in those areas where you are really strong and talk in those areas as much as possible.
College Name: IIT Guwahati
Motivation: Great place to work and learn especially in R&D.
Automobile world,one of my favorite areas of interest.
Work-life balance and nice location like Pune, Lucknow.
Social initiatives to make a large impact for social-welfare.
Funny Moments: My interview has gone just for 10 minutes.I was successful to make a good 1st impression. They have asked only a few questions and honestly telling i was not able to tell them accurately and they said ok' now you can go.
I thought i am completely out of the game because my colleagues interviews have gone much longer.I was waiting outside of my biggest failure but was shocked to listen my name 4th in the list of 8 people.
The best moment of my life i got selected in my dream company with my best friend..............:)
partyyyyyyyyyyyyyy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
All the best

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basics should be clear and should have broader view with respect to scenario base questions.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After hr round, then aptitude test which was simple to crack, then operations manager interview, then they keep me waiting till 9 pm to declare That I am selected.
Tips: Go for 11 & 12 class financial management or finance book
Go through about share, debenture, mutual fund, banking system etc.

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude is easy to crack and at last you have to write essay.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Some questions regarding active directory and file sharing
Tips: Keep it real and answer what you know. Donot argue unless interviewer demands discussion.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Some questions regarding active directory and file sharing
Tips: Keep it real and answer what you know. Donot argue unless interviewer demands discussion.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I didn't have work experience of a company.
Tips: Will if you have reached hr stage and don't have certain document tell the truth. And explain why you don't have it. If you can arrange the doc, great. If you can't clearly state the same. And tell about the references you can share.

Skills: Technical Analysis

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Calm,
Don't lie at any point.
Told truely what you are actually.

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to what u have worked on in your resume, ask about offered profile,