HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand Manager et al. Tell them that you want to be in a responsible position, where youre making a significant contribution to the company, and acquiring the skills required to move ahead. Where do you see yourself 15 years from now? Again, dont say anything too specific. Tell them you want to be in a high up position where you can influence the companys activities.HR QuestionsNot Exhaustive but Very likely Let us start off with a brief description of yourself / Walk me down your CVGo in chronological order, starting with your Full name, education (journey till IIM Indore and why), work experience, main hobbies What do you understand with the Job profile that we are offering?Be to the point and have thorough research about the position the company is offering and the requisite skills that will enable the position to be valuable to the company What do you know about our company? Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, and friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. For a marketing company, its imperative that you know their brands inside out. What are your strengths and weaknesses?Try to have at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, and have at least 2 examples, preferably 3, to back up each strength. Try not to have something flimsy, like I work too much, as a weakness; at the same time, dont give them something like Im bad at working with other people, which will make them reject you straight away. For each weakness, show them what you are doing to overcome it. Why do you want to work for our company?Tell them something which makes them different from others, or else something specific they can offer you which will help you meet your goals (eg: you can say that the vast portfolio this co. has would give you a wide variety of learning opportunities) Why should we hire you over anyone else in this campus?This is a bit tricky, since you cant mention something generic like responsibility or creativity. The best answer is to point out something unique on your CV, which only you have done, and point out some good quality you may possess through this. What do you look for in a job?A chance to prove yourself by getting an opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized by company as a go-getter. If the company has mentioned any specific values they look for in their ppts, try and show them that you possess those values, with backing from your CV. Tell me one life changing experience?How did it affect you? This question is important, since it involves something which is supposed to have changed you greatly. If you refer to some failure (and its perfectly all right to refer to one in a question like this) then do mention how you overcame that debacle. What is your biggest weakness as a manager? Be honest and end on a positive note. Say something really nice to bring out the best in you. E.g. "I don't enjoy reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive first." For people who have experience: Why did you leave your last Job?Try not to malign your past employer, or say something silly like your boss was bad. Tell them you were looking for larger growth opportunities etc. Never give them the impression that youre trying to escape from something. What important trends do you see in our industry?Keep your answer to two or three trends. Prepare this in advance and proof read it to eliminate errors so that it reflects you are in the industry. Be confident about the trends. You may be asked to give your opinion on these trends. Be prepared with your opinion. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different type company? Depends on job - elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement. Which is more important money or job profile?Best answer is to tell them that while money is definitely an important component, youre still young in your career, and learning the ropes/acquiring skills is very important for you, hence job profile is more important. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended? Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life. Be ready to count something like last three books etc. Be thorough with the GK of everything you say What are your future goals?Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals, something more personal than career oriented. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently?Nothing I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past. You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date. Even if you do mention something, make sure you dont sound regretful. Where do you see yourself three years from now?Dont mention any specific designation like Brand