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