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Saint-Gobain Management Trainee - Technical Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Feb 2017

Saint-Gobain Management Trainee - Technical Interview Experiences

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I was interviewed before Feb 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The technical round was basics from the first year like thermodynamics, semiconductors and chemistry etc. a galnce through the old topics should suffice. Also basics from Civil Engineering were also tested
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This happened in Chennai at the Saint Gobain Head Office. We had our interviews with the MD. I had to derive the moment inertia of a circular disc about all axes. Also i was asked to estimate the height of the room without the healp of a measurement device.

College Name: NIT Tiruchirappalli

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. The difference between distillation column and absorption column. What factor decides the feasibility to use distillation column to separate two components?
  • Ans. 

    Distillation column separates components based on boiling points while absorption column separates based on solubility.

    • Distillation column separates components based on their boiling points while absorption column separates based on their solubility in a particular solvent.

    • Distillation column is used when the boiling points of the components to be separated are significantly different.

    • Absorption column is used when the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Heat transfer rate through walls of different conductivity and of the same area of heat transfer and length
  • Ans. 

    Heat transfer rate through walls of different conductivity and of the same area of heat transfer and length

    • Heat transfer rate is directly proportional to the thermal conductivity of the material

    • Thermal conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat

    • Materials with high thermal conductivity transfer heat faster than those with low thermal conductivity

    • Heat transfer rate can be calculated using Fourier's law of h...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The post was open for B. Tech Chemical Engineering.
All the people who applied were allowed to write test.

Tips: Focus on internship.

Round: Test
Experience: The test was on amacat aspiringminds.com platform.
You cannot go back to the previous question.
Quant was average and easy difficulty level and English was ok to deal with. Some word meaning questions were also there.

In chemical engineering section, most of the questions were based on basic concepts of chemical engineering. Very few questions involved calculations.
Some topics: Evaporator, McCabe-Thiele Method, Slope of q-line, Gas Manometer pressure Measurement.
Out of ~40 people applied ~16 were shortlisted for the interview process.
CGPA of the shortlisted candidate varied from ~7 - ~(<9).
Tips: Attend all questions in Chemical Engineering Section to make sure that you do correctly at least all easy questions.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Questions: 65

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Technical:
Most of the technical questions were based on internships (I didn't write anything about any project) that were written on the resume.
Internship 1. Heat Exchanger Analysis:
Q1. What did you do in this Heat exchanger analysis?
Q2: What type of heat exchanger were used? How many passes?
Q3. You have written effectiveness in the resume, what is it?

Internship 2. Sulphur Capture Optimization in CFBC Boilers:
Q1. What was the project? What did you do?

HR:
Tell me about yourself in brief?
Tips: Answer all question with clarity and clear understanding of your internships, use a notebook to explain.

Skills: Fit for company, its ethics
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Iron-Carbon Phase diagram, CCT curves, Pearlite,lever rule

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was online test and was aptitude section first. Questions were easy and later there were questions on English grammer and comprehension which would require 10th level knowledge. At last there will be 25 technical questions. Surprisingly, most of them were factual.
Tips: Pick up any aptitude book and practise it to improve your problem solving speed.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 90

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I was asked to draw Iron Carbon phase diagram and CCT curves. I was also tested about lever rule and eutectoid composition.
Tips: Coursework would suffice

College Name: IIT Madras

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself. Questions regarding Iron-Carbon diagram and CCT curves

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basically there were some aptitude questions which were easy and English grammer(10th level) was asked. About technical aspect, questions were mostly factual.
Tips: For technical, prepare specifically for factual questions from your coursework. For aptitude part, focus on speed of solving problems.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 90

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I was asked about myself and extra-curricular activities first followed by some technical questions about iron-carbon phase diagram and lever rule.
Tips: Course work would suffice

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Asked sdlc of mcc.
  • Q2. Processes of request start and end.
  • Ans. 

    Request processes involve initiation, handling, and completion of user requests.

    • Requests are initiated by users through various means such as forms, APIs, or direct communication.

    • Requests are then handled by the system, which may involve validation, processing, and communication with external systems.

    • Finally, the request is completed and the user is notified of the outcome.

    • The process may involve multiple steps and sta...

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Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. .net and db related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly the asking processes knowledge and programming knowledge

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. You name your experience your education

I was interviewed before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is a BCG matrix?
  • Ans. 

    The BCG matrix is a strategic planning tool used to analyze a company's portfolio of products or business units.

    • Developed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

    • It categorizes products/business units into four quadrants based on market growth rate and market share

    • Quadrants: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs

    • Helps in resource allocation and strategic decision-making

    • Example: Apple's iPhone as a Star, iPod as a Cash ...

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  • Q2. Explain market segmentation to a layman.
  • Ans. 

    Market segmentation is the process of dividing a broad target market into smaller, more specific groups based on common characteristics.

    • Market segmentation helps businesses identify and target specific customer groups.

    • It involves analyzing factors such as demographics, psychographics, and behavior to create segments.

    • Segments can be based on age, gender, income, interests, location, etc.

    • By understanding the needs and pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Strong communication skills: I am able to effectively convey information and ideas to others.

    • Adaptability: I am able to quickly adjust to new situations and environments.

    • Problem-solving abilities: I am skilled at analyzing complex problems and finding creative solutions.

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  • Q4. What are your weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    One of my weaknesses is that I tend to be overly critical of my own work.

    • I have a tendency to be a perfectionist and spend too much time on tasks

    • I struggle with delegating tasks to others

    • I can be overly self-critical and have difficulty accepting praise or recognition

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  • Q5. Tell us more about yourself that would totally hook us to you.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a strong work ethic and a proven track record of success.

    • I have consistently achieved top grades in my academic studies, showcasing my commitment to excellence.

    • I have completed multiple internships in the past where I received glowing feedback from supervisors for my hard work and dedication.

    • I am actively involved in extracurricular activities such as volunteering and lea...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Anonymous shortlisting

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 8 people in the GD. It was a calm GD. I came in 3rd with strong points and exited, making my point.
Tips: Be sure of what you say. Own your points. Start with statement, give example and conclude in a minute.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 10 people in this GD. It was a chaotic GD with everyone speaking at once. Nobody could be heard and things were totally out of control.
Tips: At times of chaos, go against the tide and keep your voice calm and have a very good point in mind. Don't lose your calm in all the chaos.
Duration: 25 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I gave the wrong answer at first to the BCG matrix question. Then the interviewer asked me "are you sure?". I realized my mistake, held my calm, used the notebook infront of me, drew it and explained. That I believe, did the magic.
Tips: Be honest. Keep smiling. Own the interview.

College Name: S.P. Jain Institute Of Management And Research

I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Family background, father's job, personal details

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were three panelists.As I went in, I was first asked to present my CV. All of them were asking questions together. One was asking technical questions related to chemical engineering while the other two were taking the HR interview. They were all very polite and gentle.At first. I had to tell them my 10th and 12th percentage and my ranks in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and WBJEE. Then I was asked why I chose chemical engineering and what were my areas or subjects of interest. I answered Mass transfer and Chemical Reaction Engineering. They were quite impressed to hear as they said I was the first one who mentioned it. I was mainly asked questions from distillation and gas absorption. All the questions were very basic and required clear understanding of the concepts. I was asked to give a brief summary about my industrial visit to RCF, Mumbai. I was also asked some questions on my ongoing project work at college. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata
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Java arrays,spring,hibernet,sql

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is java version
  • Q2. What is RDMBS in sql
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is java jav
  • Q2. What is Sql sql
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