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Updated 26 Mar 2025

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  • Q1. what are activation functions used in deep learning and why u use relu more than other activation functions?
  • Q2. What are the most important points that is to be remembered in sales?
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3
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your self
  • Q2. You past experience
Round 3 - Case Study 

Your worst day handling

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. About deep knowledge of managing office
  • Q2. How do you Handling people
  • Q3. How much work pressureyou can handle and how

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, with positive thoughts

Administration Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Given a scenario where a supplier is delaying the delivery of the agreed service or products, how would you draft an email to them?
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sell me a product
  • Ans. 

    I would like to sell you a high-quality, eco-friendly water bottle that keeps your drinks cold for hours.

    • Highlight the benefits of the product, such as its durability and insulation properties

    • Mention any special features, like a leak-proof design or easy-to-clean materials

    • Provide examples of how the product can improve the customer's daily life, such as staying hydrated on the go or reducing plastic waste

    • Offer a compet...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't join

Top upGrad Academic Counsellor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How will you sell 3 lakh rupees course when content is free
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Academic Counsellor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How will you convince a village person to buy vedantu course.
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Round 1 - Group Discussion 

EXams shpuld be oniien ot offliene

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why u wamt to do sales
  • Q2. I like it sales is baseof any businesss and one shuld learn it

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be calm and do it ffffffffffffffffffffffffff

Top upGrad Academic Counsellor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How will you sell 3 lakh rupees course when content is free
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Academic Counsellor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How will you convince a village person to buy vedantu course.
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

They held a GD round on topic should your decision always be based on the past performance/experience.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Why do you want to go into sales?
  • Q2. 2. How would you convince a person to go for an MBA?
  • Q3. 3. Why do you want to for a job instead a masters' degree? What are the advantages/disadvantages for a masters' degree?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm. Speak well. They mainly focus on your communication skills.

Admission Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Thisis the startup school so how will make parent understand about it
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 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 - Group Discussion 

I was trying to be positive. They only check whether you are positive or not.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself.
  • Q2. Why you want to join this company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive always and try to dominate the group discussion.

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Q1. Brief introduction, What is Policybazaar?, Why to join Sales..
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction, Experience, skills, communication.
Round 2 - Floor Head 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Communication, Knowledge, Confidence, Skillset, personality.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good communication skills, knowledge of the industry, Personality, confidence.

Inside Sales Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the strategies do you use to achieve sales target
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What type of ads have you handled till now?
  • Q2. How did you handle the ad budget across different platforms like Google Adwords, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is very important to be aware of important marketing concepts before sitting for any interview round. If you are thinking of exploring performance marketing, then aspects like attribution model, bidding strategies, platform-oriented questions are very important.

Marketing Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What the big opportunities to handle a sales in a worse situation i.e when prices & demand are low & vice versa
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic questions about tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Have you worked in under pressure before. If yes, then explain!
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior Manager just wanted to check communication skill level. No questions asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviews are very easy to crack, but I would not recommend working for this company, unless your background has just been working with KPOs, BPOs & Sales!

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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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Dsa questions were asked 3 dsa problems

Round 2 - Assignment 

Full stack assignment was given

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - None

Assistant Manager II Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is your understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Sell Mba to me?
  • Ans. 

    MBA can boost your career and earning potential by providing advanced business knowledge and skills.

    • MBA graduates have higher earning potential and better job prospects

    • MBA programs offer specialized knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, and management

    • MBA graduates have the skills to lead and manage teams effectively

    • MBA programs provide networking opportunities with industry professionals

    • MBA graduates have the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your self.
  • Ans. Brief introduction about you. Name,place of birth, education and qualifications and also about your internships.
  • Answered by Vibha Bajpai
  • Q3. How to generate company's revenue?
  • Ans. 

    Generating company revenue requires a combination of strategies and tactics.

    • Developing and marketing new products or services

    • Expanding into new markets or territories

    • Increasing sales through effective advertising and promotions

    • Improving customer retention and loyalty

    • Reducing costs and improving efficiency

    • Exploring strategic partnerships and collaborations

    • Investing in research and development

    • Offering exceptional custome...

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  • Q4. Why do you want to join sales?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and also good communication skills are required. And also very well known about the company profile so go through the companies website and get proper knowledge about the upgrad.

Top upGrad Academic Counsellor Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How will you sell 3 lakh rupees course when content is free
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Academic Counsellor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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upGrad Interview FAQs

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

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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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