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Round: Test
Experience: The first consisted of an online test which had an aptitude section which was pretty simply and then a programming section consisting of three different programs. The programs were logical required basic knowledge of array, sorting and a little bit of data structures.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Around 13 of us were shortlisted for the interview round, B.Tech and M.Tech included. The interview round was mostly interactive, where we had to mention about the various interns that we went through. A few programming questions were asked based on topics which we were comfortable with.
Tips: Just get used to coding, data structures and basic aptitude. GRE preparation as such helped me.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Finally there was a HR round in which I was asked as to why I would like to work in Samsung R&D and general things about interests and future plans. On the whole Samsung took 3 B.Tech students and 2 M.Tech students when they came for placements apart from PPOs.

General Tips: Personally I feel that one should apply in only those companies in which they are sure of having job satisfaction. So don't apply to companies which you are not interested in just for the sake of having a backup because once you are placed you do not have a second chance.
Do not get dejected if you do not get through in the first few tries. Keep your hopes up and be confident when ever you get to interview rounds. Try to be assertive when giving answers. It is some times exhausting to go through placements but the moment you get placed you will have the best feeling ever.
Skill Tips: Just chill and take the test. Once you clear the online test, irrespective of your pointer if you have a good profile you can convince the interviewers.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 12 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are the factors you would consider when building a plant? (Case Type- General business acumen)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Recommended Approach
Broke it into financial and non-financial and said ROI seems to be the best metric in financial. Went ahead after getting her buy-in and looked at various cost components in detail like labor, overheads etc. Throughout the interview, I was asked to go deeper and even when I was asked to move horizontally to other cost components, there was no closure of an issue. In the end, was just asked to summarize whatever we had done so far with 2 concluding statements

PI questions
Totally work and CV related cross questioning Why did you do this ELP and what did you learn Why SMC now This was a kind of stress interview where questions would start before I finished my answer. The same tone carried on in the case where scoping questions were frowned upon
Tips: What was good: Cool under pressure, confident What could be better: Take the hint if the interviewer is not giving data and lay out a structure and then ask questions explaining their relevance

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 11 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. You as a consultant have made a mistake and need to go back to your client’s CFO who is not co-operative and the final presentation is due tomorrow to the board
  • Ans. 

    Consultant must approach the CFO calmly, explain the mistake, offer solutions, and emphasize the importance of their cooperation for the success of the project.

    • Approach the CFO calmly and professionally

    • Explain the mistake honestly and take responsibility

    • Offer solutions to rectify the mistake and ensure it does not happen again

    • Emphasize the importance of the CFO's cooperation for the success of the project

    • Request for an...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Recommended Approach
Depends on the interviewer and his discussion

PI questions
About yourself
Something that is not on your resume
Example of Learning from an achievement
Example of Learning from your work experience and what could you have don
Tips: What was good: PI, Patience to go on during the role play What could be better: I got caught up in the role play when he gave excuses not to cooperate

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 12 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. He gave me a slide which had 50 potential projects and asked me how I would choose.(Case Type-Cost-benefit)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Recommended Approach
Started with a Cost – Benefit – Risk and was asked to mainly consider capability building under major costs
Was given numbers for 2-3 projects and the case ended after straightforward calculations

PI questions
Talk about a personality trait that has evolved over time
An example of personal and professional success and cross questions on that In hindsight what could you have done better at work
Tips: What was good: PI, Calculations accuracy What could be better: I was given feedback to engage the interviewer more so that I could start with a more refined structure instead of a conventional structure

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 11 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. He gave me a slide which had 50 potential projects and asked me how I would choose.(Case Type :-Cost-benefit)

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Started with a Cost – Benefit – Risk and was asked to mainly consider capability building under major costs Was given numbers for 2-3 projects and the case ended after straightforward calculations
Tips: What was good: PI, Calculations accuracy What could be better: I was given feedback to engage the interviewer more so that I could start with a more refined structure instead of a conventional structure

Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

Siemens user image Ujjwal Mukherjee

posted on 12 Dec 2015

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A windmill manufacturer in Scandinavia wants to expand but has no labor pool for recruitment and is constrained by it. (Case Type- Expansion / Growth)
  • Ans. 

    The windmill manufacturer in Scandinavia is facing labor pool shortage and needs to expand.

    • The manufacturer can consider outsourcing labor from other countries.

    • They can also invest in training programs to develop local talent.

    • The manufacturer can offer incentives to attract skilled workers to relocate.

    • They can also consider automating some of their processes to reduce the need for labor.

    • The manufacturer can partner wit...

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Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Broke it into attracting required labor at the site or outsourcing Within outsourcing talked about factors by which I would identify countries for this task.
In the end was just asked to recommend 2 industries from where I could use skills of existing engineers and I came up with other power generation industries and aerospace for blade design
Tips: What was good: PI, Involving the interviewer in case discussion What could be better: Quicker solution of case, he gave me a lot of hints and nudges for the solution After the final interview, I was also asked to rank each performance to check self-awareness. Overall, SMC checks a lot on cultural awareness, fit in their culture and personality traits.


Skills:
College Name: Indian School Of Business (ISB)

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2017. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Basic Java questions. Coding based on technical topics in Java. Approach and knowledge of other technology apart from core strength like ui ,design .
  • Q2. Scenario based questions. Deeper into Java and related technologies
  • Q3. Again based on Java and project but kind of client interview
  • Q4. Basic hr questions and salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Managerial
Experience: More of past projects and team handling

General Tips: Be prepared for basics in related technology and good through understanding in one core area.
Skills: Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

One question of 3 hrs with 50 test cases all needed to pass.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core computer science concept. DS, operating system, bits
Round 3 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Ans. 

    My family background is diverse and multicultural, with members from different professions and backgrounds.

    • My father is a doctor and my mother is a teacher.

    • I have two siblings, one is an engineer and the other is a lawyer.

    • We have relatives living in different countries, including the USA, India, and Australia.

    • Our family gatherings are always filled with interesting conversations and cultural exchange.

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  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Ans. 

    I worked as a Software Engineer at XYZ Company.

    • Developed and maintained software applications using Java and Python.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions.

    • Implemented unit tests and performed code reviews to ensure code quality.

    • Participated in agile development processes and attended daily stand-up meetings.

    • Resolved bugs and issues reported by users and provided technical s...

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  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers, working on complex projects and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • Leading a team of developers

    • Working on complex projects

    • Contributing to the growth of the company

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  • Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork. My weaknesses include time management and public speaking.

    • Strengths: problem-solving

    • Strengths: attention to detail

    • Strengths: teamwork

    • Weaknesses: time management

    • Weaknesses: public speaking

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  • Q5. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with experience in developing and maintaining software applications.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

    • I have worked on various projects using different programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python.

    • I am skilled in software development methodologies like Agile and have experience with version control systems like Git.

    • I have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, which h...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on DFS, BFS, Heap. Basic data structures are focused rather than competitive coding.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What are your biggest strengths?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The Ability to never give up

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Good morning/afternoon/evening sir how may i help you
  • Q2. What are you looking in your future smartphone

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First of all you change your lifestyle for interview i mean dress code ( formal) and well maintain hygine clean cloths and clean shoe (formal) and ready for the interview after you reach first you should greet with smile. Its very important for interview and also eye contact
Naver hasitate not nervous feel be confident and speake politely not rude behaviour and listion carefully interviewer
After done your interview you say thanks with smile

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How to prepare for Universal 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 Universal. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Universal expect are Excel, MS Office, Tally ERP, Written Communication and Accounting Software.

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