tcs selection process orientation (2)
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TCS TouchStone Overview
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TCS Touchstone Test Pattern
• The TouchStone Test will test your ability to demonstrate
• English Writing Skills
• Understanding of basic Mathematics concepts
• Logical reasoning
• 2 sections in the test:
• Section 1: English writing skills
• Section 2: Mathematics and Logical reasoning
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TCS Touchstone Test Overview: Section 1
•This section will consist of a task of writing a note / letter / email / paragraph
•What is given
– Situation
– Key Phrases that need to be used
– Minimum word-limit
– 10min (countdown timer)
•Task
– Using the key phrases the required write-up needs to be created for the
given situation
•Expectations
– Write-up to be grammatically correct
– Write-up should adhere to minimum word-limit mentioned
– Write-up to be such that intended message reaches the intended recipient
– Emphasis to be given on correct sentence construction
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TCS Touchstone Test Overview: Section 2
•This section majorly consists of Multiple Choice Questions based on
mathematics (class 1 to class 10 concepts) and logical reasoning
•You may expect Puzzles, SUDOKU, Crossword, diagram based questions, etc
as well
•Allotted time: Around 80mins
•Countdown-timer will be present on the test screen, the timer starts once you
see the 1st question
•Negative marking: One-third / 33%
•Questions-navigator will be present on the test screen, you may click on a
question number and go to a particular question
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TCS Touchstone Test Overview: Section 2
•Questions carrying higher weightage will be marked with a Blue Star. All Blue
Starred questions carry equal weightage.
•Some questions may be long and descriptive
•Some questions may seem repeated, read through them very carefully, they
might be similar, but they are not same
•Please keep on saving your answers in this section, you may come back to a
question and change answers as well
•The test has in-built calculator on the test-screen, no physical calculators
allowed inside the test room
•No mobile-phones allowed in the test room
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Sample Topics / Concepts
TouchStone will test your understanding of Application of basic
concepts like
• Ratios and Averages
• Basic Logic – AND, OR,
NOT, etc
• Simultaneous linear
equations
• Permutations and
combinations
• Probability
• Statistics
• Compound Interest ,
Simple Interest
• Arithmetic and Geometric
Progression
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Quadratic Equations
• Number system
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Writing
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TCS Interview Process Overview
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Interview Purpose – Company’s Perspective
• To obtain information about the candidate that is not in Resume
• To confirm / amplify certain inputs
• To evaluate skills and personality
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•Knowledge Base - Fundamentals
•Aptitude towards Learning & Development (Newer
Technologies/Methods)
•Articulation – Communication Skills (Verbal / Written / Presentation)
•Self Motivation
•Self Confidence
•Team Play
• Innovation / Thought Leadership – Change Agent
Industry Expectations
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•Technical Interview
• Subject Knowledge (Basics / Fundamentals)
• Technology Exposure (Including Basic
Programming knowledge)
•Management / HR Interview
• Confidence Level
• Communication Skills
• Attitude Traits
• Generic presentation and Conduct
• Additional Initiatives – Non Curricular
Personal Interviews
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FACING
INTERVIEWS
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Attitude 40%Image and Appearance 10%
Communication
(verbal and nonverbal)
25%
Job Skills &
Qualifications
25%
How Candidates Are Rated in Interviews …
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Personal Interview Question Topics
• Education / Technical Knowledge
• Work/ Project Experience
• Career Goals
• Personal Qualities /Abilities/ Interests
• Knowledge of the Organization / Sector
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10 Common Questions that you may face…
• Tell us about yourself
• What are your career goals?
• Why do you wish to join us?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• If you are on this panel, what would you be looking
for in the candidate for this position?
• Are you creative/ team-player/ resourceful, etc.?
• What are your reading habits?
• Why should we select you?
• Have you any questions you would like to ask us?
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On what topics you may Ask question/s
• The future of the company
• Your future career / growth
• Training
• Performance Evaluation
• Typical day/week in TCS
• Social initiatives / Volunteering / Fun at
work