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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 2 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 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your ? for Dovelopment and grow your business

Business Development Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If your not getting support from bank or agent, then what will make further to generate business, what is the approach or strategy to be implemented during such cases to convince the customers ?
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Process Duration
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and basic information about past job , expectations.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sql QUERIES, troubleshooting,database, API, Windows and mac basic information

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be real and give your one hundred percent, its easy to crack interview here than most of the companies.

Applications Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Minimum Special Sum Problem You are given an array ARR of length N. There are two operations defined for each index i in the array: FIRST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the first i numbers. LAST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the last N-i+1 ... read more
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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Past experience and Sales pitch

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and have knowledge about past experience

Senior Admission Counsellor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sell me the smartphone which customer holds already new smart phone
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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic question
  • Q2. Scenario on ed tech sales

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - the interview was really good, offer was accepted.

Sr. Admission Counselor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Pitch me your course and i am a 6 month old lead who told i am not interested.
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I applied via My future and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. Difference between marketing and sales
  • Ans. 

    Marketing is the process of creating awareness and interest in a product or service, while sales is the process of converting that interest into a purchase.

    • Marketing focuses on creating demand, while sales focuses on fulfilling that demand.

    • Marketing involves activities such as advertising, branding, and market research, while sales involves activities such as prospecting, qualifying leads, and closing deals.

    • Marketing i...

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  • Q3. A small Role play
  • Q4. Why iam I interested into sales & upgrad

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident never be over confident
Be a active listener
Be with positive attitude
Be professional

Top upGrad Admission Counsellor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Why do you think you can crack the deal with customers?
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Q1. Why do you think you can crack the deal with customers?
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Sell me the chips packet which opened in a train
  • Ans. 

    This chips packet is the perfect snack for your train journey!

    • The chips are delicious and will satisfy your hunger on the go

    • The packet is easy to carry and won't take up much space in your bag

    • It's a great way to pass the time on a long train ride

    • You can share it with your fellow passengers and make new friends

    • It's a convenient and affordable snack option

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sell me the smartphone which customer holds already new smart phone
  • Ans. 

    Upgrade your smartphone experience with the latest technology and features.

    • Our new smartphone offers faster processing speeds for seamless multitasking.

    • The camera has improved resolution and advanced features for stunning photos and videos.

    • The battery life is longer, so you can stay connected all day without worrying about charging.

    • The design is sleek and modern, making it a stylish accessory for any outfit.

    • With the la...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. About yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be smart and be cool while you give the answers

Senior Admission Counsellor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sell me the smartphone which customer holds already new smart phone
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How you stand different from others
  • Ans. Be confident what you are saying, always note down strengthens and pitch them clearly.
  • Answered by Abhinav Kumar Tunuguntla

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and give upfront opinion

Inside Sales Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 26 Jul 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Just basics like about yourself, what all experience in sales, why do you want to join edtech .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself and be confident.. Even if you are wrong don't panic they are just checking your confidence. And be blunt. Speak as many as you can. Because all you need to do is lead a conversation.

Inside Sales Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 2. How will you sell ice cream to an Eskimo?, How will you sell shampoo to a bald guy?
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Interview experience
4
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Mar 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How many years of work experience in ed tech
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to manage the team of counsellors & revenue
  • Ans. 

    To manage the team of counsellors & revenue, I would focus on communication, training, and goal-setting.

    • Regular team meetings to discuss progress and address any concerns

    • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge

    • Set clear revenue targets and incentivize the team to achieve them

    • Encourage collaboration and teamwork among counsellors

    • Monitor performance and provide feedback to he...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself with SWOT analysis. Try to explore the company well and its products.

Branch Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Role of Branch Manager?How to manage team?Cross sell?
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Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 7 Aug 2021

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About my experience in handling projects.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly they would look for 2 things
1. Are you PhD from good institiute (or a good position in Corporate Industry)
2. You have experience of handling projects in relation to AIML, DS, DL

upGrad Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in upGrad interview for experienced candidates?
upGrad interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the upGrad interview process for experienced candidates are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for upGrad interview for experienced candidates?
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 upGrad. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at upGrad expect are Sales, Communication Skills, Business Development, Inside Sales and Counselling.
What are the top questions asked in upGrad interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the upGrad interview for experienced candidates -

  1. Why do you think you can crack the deal with custome...read more
  2. If there are two students and one is rich and not interested in studies and sec...read more
  3. How would you rate your sales pitch on the rate of 1-...read more
How long is the upGrad interview process?

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

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