ADVANCED QUESTIONS

These questions are usually asked at Supervisory or Management Trainee interviews. At this stage the interviews focus on your area of study/expertise and your attitude to work. Let’s say that you are facing a campus interview with a car manufacturer like Volkswagon.

1. What makes you choose a career with Volkswagon?
2. Do you identify with our culture?
3. What is our corporate vision?
4. What’s special about our cars?
5. What do you know about our organization?
6. Can you describe any of our Radio/TV or Print advertisements?
7. What are the different stages before a car becomes a reality?
8. Who is our closest competitor?
9. Explain the decision making process behind a customer buying a particular car?
10. What are VW cars known for?
11. Which company is leading the Asian automobile market and why?
12. Have you visited any of our dealerships?
13. Do you have knowledge regarding Hybrid cars?
14. What do you think of the future of electric cars?
15. Which is your favorite car and why?
16. Tell us something about the history and development of the automobile?
17. What do you know about alternative fuel technology?
18. Are you interested in Design, Production, Testing, Maintenance or Marketing?
19. Have you visited any automobile plants?
20. Can you briefly describe the Indian automobile industry?
21. What do you think about the “Nano”?
22. Which is India’s most popular economy car?
23. What is a SUV?
24. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a four wheel drive car?
25. Are you familiar with the working of a modern car?
26. What agency in India regulates safety and emission standards of personal cars?
27. What is the process of buying a car through a bank loan?
28. What are the benefits of leasing a car versus purchasing it outright?
29. What is the best gas mileage claimed on a high way amongst Indian cars?
30. Are automatic cars going to become more popular in India as opposed to the stick shift?
31. How is automobile fuel made?
32. Are there any Indian automobile magazines?
33. What is the import duty on foreign manufactured cars?
34. What do you know about Henry Ford or Lee Iacoca?
35. What trends can you see in the manufacture or marketing of automobiles?
36. Do you have any supervisory experience?
37. Have you ever worked on a shop floor in a union environment?
38. What are the qualities a good supervisor should have?
39. Describe the role of a management trainee?
40. Does the automobile industry in India have any protection or subsidies or incentives from the government?
41. Does India export cars to any countries?
42. Is the Indian customer any different from his US or European counterpart?
43. How would you feel if you reported to a boss who was not Indian and spoke very little English?
44. Tell us of instances where you have tackled difficult situations in life successfully?
45. How would you feel if your boss was a woman?
46. How are conditions in India different from that facing automobile manufacturers overseas?
47. What is your favorite car and why?
48. What attracts you more? More money or more responsibility?
49. What will your references say about you?
50. Why does Volvo have a great reputation?
51. Why do you prefer to work for a foreign automobile manufacturer?
52. What kind of a compensation package are you looking at?
53. Can you suggest something innovative that would improve the design or make the car safer or reduce manufacturing costs?
54. Why are you so interested in a career in the automobile industry?
55. Have you any hands on experience in CAD/CAM?
56. Have you made any Radio Controlled car models?
57. Do you have any knowledge of Robotics?
58. Did anyone prepare you for this interview?
59. Are you enjoying this selection process?
60. Will you be disappointed if you are not selected?
61. Do you think that an MBA qualification is a must for this position?
62. What makes you think that you will succeed in a career with us?
63. Where else have you applied and what has been the result?
64. How good are your computer skills?
65. Have you done any projects that relate in some way to this position?
66. What are the causes for the global economic crisis?
67. Are things getting better in general?
68. Is India also in a recession?
69. How does India compare with China?
70. Do you plan to pursue a Masters Degree in Engineering?
71. Did you avail of any scholarships to complete your Engineering Degree?
72. If we train you for a specific job, are you ready to sign a five year bond?
73. What is the price of a barrel of oil?
74. Are automobiles polluting the atmosphere?
75. Why are some American automobile companies declaring bankruptcies?
76. Are you comfortable working with people from different parts of the world?
77. Who manufactures trucks in India?
78. What is the state of the automobile ancillary industry in India?
79. How important is R & D?
80. How has the latest budget affected car manufacturing in India?
81. Why have the Japanese car manufacturers been so successful in capturing the world market?
82. How would you control an angry employee?
83. How would you react to a performance appraisal report by your Supervisor saying that you work is not up to par?
84. Are unions a part of life in the Indian manufacturing environment?
85. Name some manufacturing companies in India that have done well.
86. Are you happy with the efforts made by your placement department?
87. What aspect of your life or personality would you like to improve?
88. Can you take apart an automobile engine or make essential repairs to your car?
89. Is this really the job that you are looking for?
90. What is your long term career goal?