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Updated 27 Feb 2025

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reason for job change.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Detail of technical work background

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Oct 2022

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Kinematic Viscosity and dynamic viscosity different.
  • Q2. Flash point and fire point in different.
  • Q3. What is Distillation Recovery.
  • Q4. Pour point and cloud point in different.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I have 9 year experience in petroleum lab as Sr chemist.
SGS Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a test to create a login page and connect to database

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between interface and abstract class
  • Ans. 

    Interface is a contract with no implementation, while abstract class can have some implementation.

    • Interface cannot have any implementation, only method signatures

    • Abstract class can have both abstract methods and concrete methods

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only inherit from one abstract class

    • Interfaces are used to achieve multiple inheritance in Java

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are main concepts of oops
  • Ans. 

    Main concepts of OOP include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class).

    • Inheritance: Ability of a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the nec

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your cgpa?
  • Ans. 

    My cgpa is 3.8 out of 4.0.

    • My cgpa is 3.8

    • I achieved this cgpa out of a maximum of 4.0

    • I have consistently maintained a high cgpa throughout my academic career

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Have you ever doing a lab testing?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience conducting lab testing in various settings.

    • I have conducted lab testing in academic research labs during my undergraduate studies.

    • I have also performed lab testing in a clinical setting during my internship at a hospital.

    • I am familiar with using various lab equipment and following standard operating procedures for accurate results.

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be ready and confident

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Chemist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Oct 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about testing
  • Ans. 

    Testing is a process of evaluating the performance or characteristics of a substance or system.

    • Testing involves conducting experiments or analyses to gather data and draw conclusions.

    • It is used to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of products or processes.

    • Chemical testing may involve analyzing the composition, purity, or properties of substances.

    • Testing methods can include physical, chemical, or biological ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why environmental testing is important
  • Ans. 

    Environmental testing is crucial for ensuring the safety of our surroundings and preventing harm to human health.

    • Identifies potential hazards and risks to human health and the environment

    • Helps in developing and implementing effective pollution control measures

    • Ensures compliance with environmental regulations and standards

    • Examples include testing for air and water quality, soil contamination, and hazardous waste disposa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you know about AFR
  • Ans. 

    AFR stands for Air Fuel Ratio, a critical parameter in combustion processes.

    • AFR is the ratio of air to fuel in an internal combustion engine.

    • It is measured using a device called an oxygen sensor.

    • The ideal AFR varies depending on the type of fuel and engine.

    • A lean AFR (more air, less fuel) can improve fuel efficiency but may cause engine damage.

    • A rich AFR (more fuel, less air) can improve performance but may increase em...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Do you know about AFR testing
  • Ans. 

    AFR testing is a process of measuring the air-to-fuel ratio in an engine to optimize its performance and reduce emissions.

    • AFR stands for Air-Fuel Ratio

    • It is commonly used in automotive and aviation industries

    • The ideal AFR varies depending on the type of fuel and engine

    • AFR testing can be done using a wideband oxygen sensor or a gas analyzer

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Which parameters you know
  • Ans. 

    I know various parameters related to chemistry such as temperature, pressure, concentration, pH, etc.

    • Temperature

    • Pressure

    • Concentration

    • pH

    • Molarity

    • Molality

    • Density

    • Viscosity

    • Refractive index

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is your highest qualification
  • Q3. You have any work experience
  • Q4. Which is your last company
  • Q5. What is your last designation
  • Q6. What is your salary expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Talk freely, tell only true, don't try over confidence

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Round 1 - ITI 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Auto level and dampy level
  • Ans. A dumpy level, builder's auto level, leveling instrument or automatic level is an optical instrument used to establish or verify points in the same horizontal plane. It is used in surveying and construction with vertical staff to measure height difference and to move, measure and set height.
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  • Q2. Thodolit survey measurements
  • Ans. A Thodolit is a precision optical instrument for measuring engles between designated visible point in the horizontal and vertical plane
  • Answered by Krishna Dahiya
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Working of coal and metal
  • Ans. 

    Coal and metal are both natural resources that are extracted from the earth and have various uses in different industries.

    • Coal is a fossil fuel that is primarily used for electricity generation and heating.

    • Metal ores are mined and processed to extract valuable metals like iron, copper, gold, etc.

    • Coal mining involves underground or surface mining methods, while metal mining can include open-pit mining, underground minin...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Sir my education 10th pass ITI (tread) surveyor and diploma engineering corcel mining and mine surveying a raning _2 year experience coal and petcake (sampling and pipration)

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Jobs at SGS

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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 Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

At first they want to know my whole details.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How many pipe used in water project, name of the pipe?
  • Ans. 

    The number and types of pipes used in a water project vary depending on the specific project requirements.

    • The number of pipes used in a water project can range from a few to hundreds or even thousands, depending on the scale of the project.

    • Common types of pipes used in water projects include PVC pipes, HDPE pipes, ductile iron pipes, and steel pipes.

    • The specific types of pipes used in a water project depend on factors ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the Mixing ratio of M25 concrete?
  • Ans. 

    The mixing ratio of M25 concrete is 1:1:2 (cement:sand:aggregate).

    • Mixing ratio of M25 concrete is 1:1:2 (cement:sand:aggregate)

    • This means for every part of cement, there is an equal part of sand and two parts of aggregate

    • For example, if you have 1 kg of cement, you would need 1 kg of sand and 2 kg of aggregate

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SGS Quaity Control Engineer interview:
  • Water project components

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Billing Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Lakhbinder Pal

posted on 18 May 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Group Discussion by senior Manager and principal manager.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding BBS, BOQ, Rate analysis, Variation, reconciliation and many more
  • Q2. Details of BBS, process of BOQ, Process of rate analysis, variation,and reconciliation

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Aug 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ISO requirements, IAF MD requirements, ISO 19011 requirements, past experiences.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Package discussion and verification formalaties.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hands on experiance on ISO standards and third party auditing experience with minimum 5 years of industrial experiance.

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Chemist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 8 May 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 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 - Aptitude Test 

There was such a great opportunity for me the our operation manager called me for job and arrange my interview too.

Round 3 - Chemical field and experience 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How much experience in this field and why are you choose the chemical field in your goals .
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in the chemical field. I chose this field because of my passion for understanding the composition of matter and its applications in various industries.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.

    • During my academic years, I was fascinated by the chemical reactions and their impact on our daily lives.

    • I have worked in various industries such as pharmac...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interviewer can assess your interest in chemistry by enquiring about your exposure to the industry news and latest research. Demonstrating your familiarity with ongoing events and research can reassure the interviewer that you keep up-to-date knowledge. You can apply your updated industry knowledge to resolve workplace issues or implement new methods and techniques.

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SGS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in SGS interview?
SGS interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the SGS interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for SGS interview?
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 SGS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at SGS expect are Inspection, Sales, Quality Control, Third Party Inspection and Quality Inspection.
What are the top questions asked in SGS interview?

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How long is the SGS interview process?

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

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