Sobha Engineer Trainee Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Short-listing was based on an application form that the applying candidates had to fill. The short-listing criteria were CPI, co-curricular activities and projects.
Apart from the regular information present in CV, the form included questions like:
1. Any one major leadership role performed in past? If yes, then give a brief about it. 
2. What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?  Why do you want to join Surya? 
3. What are your expectations from Surya? 
4. Company will provide you the exclusive training and give you a rising growth in terms (Designation, Responsibility and Compensation). But IITians are known for their volatile attachment with the organizations. We would like to know your reaction for bond structure.
Tips: Around 20 students were shortlisted, out of which 10 were from MME.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 2 groups of 10-11 people each. 10-11 students qualified for the interview.
Tips: 1. Initially, 2 minutes were given to think and write down the points in your mind. Each person was asked to speak for one minute. Then discussion started.
2, Define globalization, and Indian values in the beginning.  
3. Work on your communication skills before the placement season. 
4. Attend discussion sessions organized by SPO. 
5. Regularly read the newspapers and be abreast of the current affairs.
Duration: 25 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Since the GD was based on Indian culture vs. Globalization, questions were asked on the candidate’s opinion on Indian culture: like do you think Yoga is good? If yes, do you practice it? Why not?

Round: Behavorial Interview
Experience: ‘Suppose you are working in a team of 4, out of which 1 person does not work at all. At the end of the task, everybody gets equal reward. What will be your reaction to this?’
Tips: He answered that he won’t object to it unless the output/reward is good. If the performance goes down, he would like to object.

General Tips: 1. Read the newspaper before the placement season – you should know at least 2-3 weeks old news up to the current one. 
2. Know about your projects well. 
3. Try having a CPI of at least 7.
4. Have good communication skills, and revise your subjects well.
College Name: IIT- Kanpur