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Updated 21 Sep 2017

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Reporter Interview Questions & Answers

user image Elizabeth Varghese

posted on 21 Sep 2017

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Which was the news which caught your eyes today morning and why?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: In this round I send a very detailed resume to the HR department. Later after almost a month I got a call from the company, they asked me basic questions like where do I study, what do I study,etc
Tips: Make a resume with the help of a professional in the latest format.

Round: Test
Experience: So this was a basic written test to check your GK, vocabulary, language proficiency and editing skills. It was very print news oriented as the interview was for the pot of a reporter.
Duration: 2 hours

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this they hardly asked two or three questions which were again basic. The questions were all rraltrd to news as mentioned above

Skills: GK, Language, Vocabulary Skills
College Name: Christ University

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before May 2018. There was 0 interview round.

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: 1-Tell me about your self
2- Why you join sales
3- why you left your last organisation
4-how you managed your TL pressure
5-why should i hire you
6-what is your roles & responsibilities in your last company
5-how you spend your last week
6-tell me you weakness
7-what is your strengths
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Presentation Skills
Duration: <1 week

Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

HT Media user image Abhishek Das (सनातनी हिन्दू)

posted on 28 Nov 2021

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Sell me a pen?
  • Ans. 

    This pen is not just any pen, it's a tool that can help you achieve your goals.

    • This pen is sleek and stylish, perfect for any professional setting.

    • It writes smoothly and effortlessly, making it easy to jot down notes or sign important documents.

    • It's also refillable, so you can use it for years to come.

    • This pen is a symbol of success and achievement, and owning it can help you feel more confident and accomplished.

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  • Q3. Why should we hire you?
  • Q4. Why you want to join this company?
  • Q5. Your weakness and strength?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Best interview I have done
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 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 

Questions related to editing skills were given. I was asked to edit an article and give headlines to stories.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. I was asked about roles in my previous job. My previous working hours, years of experience, working style, a little about personal life.
  • Q2. What was your role in previous job?
  • Q3. How you can contribute to this new job profile if selected?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Network 18 Sub Editor interview:
  • Editing skills
  • General knowledge
  • Current news
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before speaking to HR about salary, always discuss with others in market about the percentage you should ask for. Stick to that. Do minimum negotiation. If company needs you, they will hire you at your suggested salary. Good luck!

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basically I went for the profile of sales and business development executive so their first question was try to sell a product to me?
  • Q2. Secondly they will ask about your experience and if you're not an experienced one so they will ask about your qualifications.
  • Q3. So basically, first of all for any interview the main thing is you have to prepare yourself and your documents also like your resume and CV, secondly be on time don't make excuses for being late ,and try ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be on time.
Be professional.
Polite pitch
Good communication skills
Carry your resume with a plastic file folder
Always ask permission to enter and sit.
Don't sit untill and unless interviewer say to you if he/ she didn't say to sit ask politely ,may I have a seat please.
Don't give your resume or a CV untill they asked and always try to give your resume with your both hands.
Don't use mixed up laungues like hindi or english ,you have to select your only one laungue in which you are comfortable.
If interviewer is talking to you in Hindi don't speak English in front of them.
Don't cut the point don't interrupt the HR Panell team.
Focus to listen.
Try to give all answers carefully and confidentially,if you are not able to give answer of any question so don't answer say politely I don't have idea about this.
Don't be so friendly with the interviewer.
Never asked about the salary first if they ask about your expectations then answer accordingly.
And try to do put ups.
If they ask you about any query just ask to them.
Be positive, confident,have some knowledge
All the best.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about your work experience?
  • Q2. Tell them very confidently about your experience. and must mention that you are comfortable to work in high pressure situation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview will very easy
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self intro, sell me this fan
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why we should hire you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Looks energatic
Tone should be loud
Don't keep quite give the answer whatever you want
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2023. 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 - Assignment 

To write a copy on the given assignment

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are my shortcomings
  • Q2. What are my strengths

Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

HT Media user image Shivanjali Yadav

posted on 13 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you know about sales??
  • Ans. 

    Sales involves the process of selling products or services to customers in order to generate revenue.

    • Sales is the act of persuading and influencing potential customers to purchase a product or service.

    • It involves building relationships with customers and understanding their needs and preferences.

    • Sales professionals use various techniques such as cold calling, networking, and presentations to attract and retain customer...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
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 Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced sales executive with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Started my career in sales at XYZ company, where I consistently met and exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business

    • Skilled in cold calling, networking, and closing deals to drive revenue growth

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  • Q2. Your role and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As a Sales Executive, my role involves identifying potential clients, pitching products/services, negotiating contracts, and maintaining customer relationships.

    • Identifying and prospecting potential clients

    • Pitching products/services to clients

    • Negotiating contracts and closing deals

    • Maintaining relationships with existing customers

    • Meeting sales targets and KPIs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why did you left your previous company
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and experience

    • Seeking opportunities for career advancement that were not available at my previous company

    • Desire for a change in company culture or work environment

    • Company restructuring or downsizing leading to a need to find a new job

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  • Q4. Why should hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong relationships with clients.

    • Consistently exceeded sales targets by 20% in my previous role

    • Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business

    • Strong negotiation skills demonstrated by closing high-value deals

    • Extensive knowledge of the industry and competitors, allowing me to effectively position our products

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is different you have
  • Ans. 

    I have a unique combination of sales experience, industry knowledge, and strong communication skills.

    • Extensive sales experience in the industry

    • In-depth knowledge of the products/services being sold

    • Strong communication and negotiation skills

    • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets

    • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be confident, and need to keep patience

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