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Sathish Kumar provides three responses to why he resigned from his previous job. In the first response, he thanks his previous company for helping him develop skills and confidence, and says he left to seek new opportunities for continuous growth. In the second response, he thanks his previous employer for the learning experience but says he wants to improve skills in a new environment. In the third response, he calls his previous job a "stepping stone" and thanks them for the corporate experience, but wants to grow professionally with new challenges.
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- 1. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Tell Me About Yourself? A VERY GOOD MORNING SIR/MADAM. First of all I wish to Thank You sir/madam for giving me this wonderful opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Sathish Kumar. I'm born and brought up in Thiruchendur. About my Academics : My Schoolings in ------ my intermediate ---------and then i got an opportunity to pursue my graduations at Chennai beside to work in Tata Business Support Service as a Part Timer......i joined as Customer Care Executive for Tata Teleservices process for Mobile Department ...where i use to handle the calls related to the queries like technical and non- technical calls.....and i worked for mention total experience of Tata .......and due to my family issues i came back to my native ........and worked for Optimus for collection process for an year of 1.8 yrs.’ and Serco for Collection process.... I used to spend my leisure time by Listening to music, Playing Chess and Solving Sudoku puzzles. I'm capable of adapting to any environment, interested in learning new things, ability to cope with failures and try to learn from my mistake and also I will never let my personal problems ruin my professional life which all leads to my strength. And to say about my family, we are four members including me, My adorable father Mr. Murugan is Business Man, My mother Mrs. Suyambukani is Home-maker, I 've an elder sister, she is working as Assistant Professor in reputed College. Once again I thank you Sir/Madam for giving this opportunity and also for spending your precious time in listening to me sir/madam. Thank you. ******************************************************************************
- 2. Good Morning sir, First of all I would like to thank you for giving this opportunity for introduce myself, My name is Sathish Kumar, I am born in Thiruchendur and brought up in Chennai, I have completed my graduation in B.E from Saveetha University and I did intermediate and SSLC completed in St.Johns high school& college in Saveetha, Thandalam district. About my family, we are 4 members including me, my father is Businessman, my mother is homemaker, I have One elder Sister My Hobbies are playing and watching Cricket, listening to music, and playing caroms etc. My strength is I have positive attitude, quick learner and ability to work with the same amount of zeal at any time of the day. My short term goal is to be good in my position. Start my carrier by a reputed company like yours. My long term goal is to become more responsible and knowledgeable personality and on respectable position on my company. That's all about me. Once again Thank you for giving this opportunity for introduce myself. ****************************************************************************** It's my pleasure to introduce myself in front of you, I am Sathish. I came from Thiruninravur. Coming to my family. My father is a Business man, my mother is a home maker, I have elder sister. She is doing a job. My short term goal is work with a good and reputed company like yours. My long term goal to attain a good position in the organisation. My strengths are team leader. My weakness is that I can say no to help other and get angry when anybody tells a lie and I can't take rest until the work is completed. I want to achieve a position where I utilized my skill & knowledge for the growth of Organization and my Personal life. My hobbies are Playing Chess & Listening Music, Internet surfing.
- 3. Thank you sir. For giving this valuable opportunity. Good Morning mam/sir. It's my Pleasure to introduce my Self in front of you. My name is Sathish Kumar; I was Born and Brought up at Chennai. About my Highest Degree: I have completed my Engg in Saveetha University (MP) in year 2012 Aggregated 71%, I did my Schooling in St.Johns High School at Thiruninravur. About my work experience: I worked as a Junior Software Developer in Vebsse Technologies. For about 8 months. About my family: We are 4 members including me, my father is a Business Man, my mother is Home maker, and Elder sister is Teacher. My Hobbies are playing football. And watching movies. My strength is: I have Positive attitude, quick learner and ability to work with the same amount of Zeal at any time of the Day. My Short term goal is to be good in my position start my carrier by a reputed company like yours. My long term goal is to become more respectable position on my company. That's all about me/Sathish Kumar. Once again Thank You for giving this opportunity for introduces myself. ****************************************************************************** Why did u resign from your previous Job? First of all I would like to take an opportunity and thank my previous company to initiating me to corporate culture that helped me a lot to groom my skills & to enhance my calibre and stature and made me confident enough to turn up to this job interview. Its just like climbing a ladder to move to the next level. I always wanted to work with such a prestigious bank as yours to expose my skills & knowledge that would lead me to a continuous personal and
- 4. professional success. I left my previous company on a good note just to make sure a continuous improvement in my professional career. I am very thankful to my previous company because of which today I am on this platform. I have learnt lot of thing for my career grown. But now I am looking for better work culture and environments, for newer opportunities, challenging and exposer I left my last position in good terms and now I'm looking for a opportunity where I can improve more my skills, enhance my knowledge and facing challenges that will motivates me to do a good job that will lead to my career growth and success of the organization. Sir, firstly I would like to thank to you for giving me this opportunity & I will be thankful to my previous employer to give me a platform in corporate world, I learned all my working knowledge from my previous employer. But to grow in my professional life I've to switch to a new working environment to gain more expertise. I had a great experience with my previous company. I learned a lot from there. That was my first experience in a corporate. May I contact your present employer for a reference? Yes sir with pleasure, but not right now, as he is not aware with my job search. Once i selected you can, i am confident that u will get positive response, because i have always given my best... Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)? My boss is so confident and knowledgeable too, his command over the subject is excellent. As per weakness is concern I did not find any weaknesses on him and I think finding out others weakness itself a big weakness. As an employee it’s my duty to save secret information about my company, management, my BOSS. And every person has strong and weak points, so I cannot point out like this is strong point and this is weak point How Much Salary does u expect?? Salary of course, is the biggest factor that matters, but at this stage, I am a fresher so I just need a gateway to show my skills with my hard work and my knowledge. So, whatever be offered to me would be acceptable. But I know the offered salary will fulfil my all the requirements and will force me to put my best.
- 5. Being a fresher my 1st aim is to upgrade my skill and knowledge with hard work, which is the key to achieve anything in near future. I hope, being reputed company it will provide me with salary package that satisfies or fulfil my basic needs. How Long would you expected to work for us if hired? I will work with this company as long as my presence benefits both the company and mine in parallel. So that company gains good results and I can be in a position to improve my skills. I will work over a longer period of time if I find two things as follows. 1) If it provides me good environment to work and also to better exposure of my skills. 2) If I am growing along with the company. As long as I'm learning new things, as long as I'm growing in the company and as long as company is recognising my contributions, I plan to stick with this organisation. As long as I and our company both gain something from my presence, I would like to work with this company. I always have a keen interest in gaining knowledge. So as far as I keep acquiring knowledge, I will work here. And I don't think there should be any reason for me to leave job here. I will be working towards the organisation as long as the organisation requires me. As long as I'm growing technically and economically, I would like to be here and I want to become asset to our organization. ****************************************************************************** What are your strengths and weakness?? Sir, my strength is my weakness, I don't believe in weakness. Weakness comes from lack of confidence and fear. Eg: I like my criticism because it gives me a chance to improve myself. Coming to my Strengths:. 1. I am self-Motivate with a positive attitude. 2. My self-confidence & Good Team Player. My weakness:. Being soft spoken with everyone. Because sometimes soft nature towards others may leads to hamper the work. So, I am doing my best to overcome that kind of situations. ******************************************************************************
- 6. Why did u resign from your previous job? That is my stepping stone for what I am today. I really appreciate my previous company for initiating me into the corporate culture. Sir, firstly I would like to thank to you for giving me this opportunity & I will be thankful to my previous employer to give me a platform in corporate world, I learned all my working knowledge from my previous employer. But to grow in my professional life I've to switch to a new working environment to gain more expertise. I am very thankful to my previous company because of which today I am on this platform. I have learnt lot of thing for my career grown. But now I am looking for newer opportunities & challenging. Change is necessary to make yourself refresh, energetic & to enhance your skills. Every human have a tendency to explore and bring new developments in his/her life, family, organisation so do I have. I have fulfilled expectations of my previous employer with the best I had but now it’s time to move on with a different platform, accepting new challenges, giving life a new evolved dimension, with a vote of thanks to my previous employer because of whom I am here today. Can u work under pressure? Yes I like to work in pressure. As a very beautiful saying that “The greatness of a person is estimated when a person is able to handle the provoking situation”. As a fresher it’s not that easy for me to work under pressure but I can assure you that it is possible with proper planning and punctuality towards my work and a bit of smart work. Yes i can definitely work under pressure, because pressure makes me more responsible and improve my knowledge, moreover it’s a good opportunity to show our hidden talents. Yes, I can work under pressure. As I have positive attitude towards my work, I take it as a responsibility not pressure. And I think our hidden potential explode in such kind of situation. Sir I can work under pressure because I know in today's era every person works under pressure whether it's a pressure of getting good marks in examination or for greeting a good job or family expectation etc. it's just a part of our life and I think our hidden potential may be explode in this kind of situation. **************************************************************************
- 7. 1. Why did you choose HR as a career? 2. How many years of experience do you have in HR field? 3. What are the major responsibilities of HR personnel? 4. What are the eligibility criteria for recruiting candidates for different positions in a company? 5. What do you understand by employee planning? 6. According to you what should be the key elements while preparing a recruitment plan? 7. What are the key regulations and rules regarding advertisement, hiring process and contract jobs? 8. What does a company or an employer expects from a fresher? 9. What criteria would you follow to select a right candidate for the company? 10. What are the various benefits given by the company to its employees? 11. What is the procedure of remittance of provident fund and other claims? 12. What steps would you take to enhance the overall performance of the organization? 13. How would you motivate an employee whose performance or moral is going down? 14. What could be a good strategy to maintain effective and warm communication between company and employees? 15. How can you contribute in motivation and performance enhancement of employees? 16. What is the difference between hard work and smart work? Which one would you prefer? Give a reason. 17. What kind of employee related matters create troubles for the organization? Give some instances from your own experience. 18. How would you resolve any complain or dissatisfaction of any employee? 19. How will you manage a conflict between company administration and employee union? 20. Do you know documentation and reporting system of employee payroll records, compensations and other personal records? 21. What are the key features of employee orientation programme? 22. Being an HR officer how would you connect various sections of HR department with other department of company? 23. What are the main taxation slots and rates for mid-level and senior level employees in corporate sector? 24. What are those compulsory insurances and covers that all companies provide to their employees? 25. Explain the features of employee annual report? Do you have experience in preparing such reports? 26. What are the major issues that can cause employee dissatisfaction and conflicts? 27. What are the laws and regulations regarding recruitment and employee medical cover claims? 28. What is the difference between human resource and human development? 29. How many types of tax deductions are there and what is their total amount for an entry- level employee? 30. What are SHRM and HRM? Describe the difference and their importance?
- 8. 31. Why companies always ask for experienced candidates even at entry level and what do you think that how a fresher can get experience without having a job? 32. What are the latest trends or strategies for recruitment procedure? What resource one needs to generate jobs and opportunities in a company? 33. What is the toughest part of HR job and why? 34. What is professional tax and how the other taxes are deducted from employee salary? 35. What do you know about employee provident fund related laws and regulations? What is the official procedure to implement them in a company? 36. Explain the salary format of different level of employees? 37. What are the key aspects of company-employee communication and what is company wide committee? Do you have experience to handle those matters? 38. According to you, how can a company keep its employees associated with itself, so they do not look towards other companies? 39. If you have a busy day than how you will prioritize your daily tasks? What work would be your first priority? 40. What are the state laws in employee safety, counselling and welfare matters? 41. How much the leadership quality is important for a HR coordinator? 42. What are those key issues that are regular challenges for a HR coordinator? 43. What is filing system? Do you have good knowledge of official procedure, report making and assessment? 44. What do you know about KRAs? 45. Can you suggest some effective HR development strategy for a new organization? 46. How much do you know about company employee benefit policy, promotions, and up gradation system? 47. What is your knowledge about employee recruitment laws and regulations? 48. What are the methods or possible ways to review the performance of employees? 49. What is employee welfare? 50. What would be your expectations from your subordinates? Do you have any strategy for them also? General Topics....or Group Discussion Role Model- My Father He displays good moral values, and he has taught me important life lessons. My father has been very patient with me; he has never given up on me and encouraged me to be a good model citizen. Throughout the years where I have been growing with my father, I have find out that he is a father that cares about people about having a good, health, and wealthy future where they don’t have to worry about much. Within him, the ones he most cares about is his family his children. He is a father that everyone time he feels that his children need advice about life and also doesn’t doubt in giving us advice. For example - At a point when I was failing in a subject of 12th standard, as I was not very good in academics. My father then had a long conversation with me about life; he told me
- 9. that it would be smarter if I will study hard because, it would be easier for me to get a job and earn more money and that this was the best way I could help the family. He always tells us about what he went through because of not having the chance to concentrate on studies at all. By telling us this, he wants us to take advantage of what we have to have a better future. But what got my dad to where he is today was not from being lazy by no means but working hard and driving himself to become something better than what he was and to achieve his dreams. My father doesn’t only give advice about having a good future but also about morals. He always tells us that if I order for people to respect us we have to respect them at all times. To him having good morals is really important because not only does it make us do the right thing but also they will help us succeed in life. My father is a father that creates a great atmosphere. Recent Movie :: Most Favourite Moment :: Tell about your college days:: Favourite Spot :: Common Interview Questions and Answers 1. Tell me about yourself: The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present. 2. Why did you leave your last job? Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co- workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward- looking reasons. 3. What experience do you have in this field? Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can. 4. Do you consider yourself successful? You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others. 5. What do co-workers say about you? Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Suganya, a co-worker at Vebsse Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Suganya having said it at the interview herself. 6. What do you know about this organization?
- 10. This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players? 7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year? Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention. 8. Are you applying for other jobs? Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction. 9. Why do you want to work for this organization? This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals. 10. Do you know anyone who works for us? Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of. 11. What kind of salary do you need? A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, that’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range. 12. Are you a team player? You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself is good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag; just say it in a matter-of-fact tone? This is a key point. 13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired? Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.
- 11. 14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that? This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force. 15. What is your philosophy towards work? The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong Feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and Positive, showing a benefit to the organization. 16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you? Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it. 17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved. 18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization. You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship. 19. Why should we hire you? Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other Candidates to make a comparison. 20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made. Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then Considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus. 21. What irritates you about co-workers? This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. 22. What is your greatest strength?
- 12. Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude 23. Tell me about your dream job. Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be Dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job Where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work. 24. Why do you think you would do well at this job? Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest. 25. What are you looking for in a job? See answer # 23 26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with? Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or law-breaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner. 27. What is more important to you: the money or the work? Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer. 28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is? There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver 29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor. Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor. 30. What has disappointed you about a job? Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:
- 13. Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a Reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility. 31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for. 32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely? Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one. 33. What motivates you to do your best on the job? This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition 34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends? This is up to you. Be totally honest. 35. How would you know you were successful on this job? Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tell you that you are successful 36. Would you be willing to relocate if required? You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself uture grief. 37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own? This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes. 38. Describe your management style. Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert
- 14. you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all. 39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job? Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off. 40. Do you have any blind spots? Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not reveal anything that can malice your image in their eyes Part 1: 1. How can you describe yourself? I am creative person and like to meet different people and understand people perception and understand individual different. 2. What’s your greatest strength? I am friendly in nature and hard and smart worker. 3. What’s your greatest weakness? I have positive thinking about everyone sometimes I goes wrong. As I am friendly to everyone some time its cause. 4. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What were the repercussions? I completed my MBA project work at last date of submission by working late night. 5. How do you plan to achieve these goals? First I analyse strength weakness opportunities and threats and plan for particular goal. 6. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
- 15. Yes .I can work by optimally utilizing the time. 7. What are some examples of activities and surroundings that motivate you? 1. Natural Environment. 2. Family and friends. 8. Tell me how you handle an ethical dilemma? Consulting my hierarchy and elders. 9. What post are you interested in? “xxx” 10. Why do you want this particular post? I can perform best in “xxx" Part 2: 11. What do you see yourself doing after five years? Marketing Manager in Organization. 12. How do you make yourself indispensable to a company? Working efficiently and showing potentiality to work. 13. Why do you want to work for this organization? To develop my personality and for growth of organization which put impact on my career. 14. What are you looking for in a new job? Responsibility of work and respect in organization. 15. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package? I am fresher to applicant
- 16. 16. Tell me about a time when your course load was heavy. How did you complete all your work? Optimally utilizing the time and working late night. 17. Tell me about a time when you had to accomplish a task with someone who was particularly difficult to get along with? Motivated the team member while doing MBA project. 18. How do you accept direction and, at the same time, maintains a critical stance regarding your ideas and values? Seniors will guide with their experience I will take it and include my ideas to complete target. ************* ************** ALL THE BEST DEAR.****************************