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upGrad Senior Academic Counsellor Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Dec 2024

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3 interviews found

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the 4 questions you'll ask CX to understand his needs
  • Q2. Why you want to join upgrad

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and tell whatever you know that's it
Interview experience
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Less than 2 weeks
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. Give a general brief about yourself. As any other interview.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Describe the product sold previously, give a sales pitch.
  • Ans. 

    Previously sold educational software for personalized learning.

    • Tailored to individual student needs

    • Interactive lessons and quizzes

    • Track progress and provide feedback

    • Used by schools and homeschooling parents

    • Improved academic performance

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Company not great to be associated with. Driven by politics and favourism. Be aware of the managers, as few of them then to keep their personal motives ahead of the employees growth and career.

Most employees working with this company were earlier associated with BYJU's, they carry the same attitude and work culture along with the, be careful before joining this company. Limited growth opportunities. And no career options once you leave this company.

Senior Academic Counsellor Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. What is sales ?what's my salary expectation ?
asked in Vedantu
Q2. what is main source of sales in any company
asked in Vedantu
Q3. Would I be able to dial 100 calls in a day and conduct 3 demos as ... read more
asked in Vedantu
Q4. What is your preference sales or Vedantu?
Q5. What do you know about Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)?

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Yourself? Why UpGrad?
Round 3 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sales Pitch. Discussion on my pervious role.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - there are going to check you communication skill and your energy and how smartly you are going to play with learner.

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Seles experience and EdTech+ point

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR asked about my educational qualification and my background like my family and what I know about sales in educational field.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be always positive while giving the interview and most important, the self confidence is so important. All the members are so supportive

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Some sales related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep your ans short and simple, your previous work experience and company related questions will be there , be confident , attitude is also imortant, if you dont know any ans politely say NO.

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction about you?
  • Q2. What were your Kras in ur last org

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy...just be in place with Ur English communication

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Sales Background ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident , Hardwork.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. There will be 3 rounds of interview, 1st round will be a telephonic round with HR, 2nd round is video call with HR and 3rd round is video call / telephonic round with sales manager

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - In 2nd and 3rd round of interview they give us a scenario like "how to convince the student who going for home tuition" like that. Were the HR / Manager will acts like student and we need to convince them to enroll into vedantu.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why sales?
  • Ans. 

    Sales allows me to utilize my interpersonal skills and passion for helping others to guide individuals towards making informed decisions.

    • Sales provides an opportunity to connect with people and understand their needs.

    • It allows me to use my communication and persuasion skills to influence and guide individuals towards making the right choices.

    • Sales offers a platform to educate and inform customers about the products or ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Just tell: I want to join sales because I want to earn more than my salary.

upGrad Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in upGrad Senior Academic Counsellor interview?
upGrad interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the upGrad interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Video Call.
How to prepare for upGrad Senior Academic Counsellor 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 upGrad. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at upGrad expect are Business Development, Inside Sales, Sales, Communication Skills and Counselling.
What are the top questions asked in upGrad Senior Academic Counsellor interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the upGrad Senior Academic Counsellor interview -

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  2. What are the 4 questions you'll ask CX to understand his ne...read more
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