Interview Questions for IT Firms

Question: 1

Please tell me something about yourself?

Answer: Quite a Tricky Question Folks! This is the first question. But, before Answering,
Your Body Language should reflect that you feel Pleasure in answering this Question

So, Maintain a Good Smile on your face and Keep your voice Bold with confidence as first
question determines the future of remaining interview.

So here how you should start:

There are 2 scenarios:

Scenario: 1 - If it’s a panel of interviewers (Indian/International):

Greetings Everyone!

Scenario: 2 - If a Single Interviewer:

Good Afternoon/Morning <name of interviewer>

**Never Say Sir or Mam as it’s unprofessional in Corporate Sector.

So, Please go ahead as per below:

Greetings everyone / Good Afternoon <name>

I am <Name> <Surname> from Delhi. I did my schooling from <name of school> and my
graduation/post-graduation from <name of institution>.

I am a person with positive attitude and with a Dynamic nature. I believe that I could be an
asset to your company.

I am fond of singing and reading spiritual texts sometimes. (Get Ready to Sing as well, choose
a Good Song which suits you ).You may also try to tell the hobbies which you think will
attract them as may convince them to select you as many hobbies such as reading, writing will
make them believe in your communications and your comprehensive abilities.
Now is it enough? Well, NO!

Interview is for knowing you as a person and not the history of your life.

So, let them know about your achievement in a brief manner in college/school. (Do not Reflect
any arrogance, Try to be humble)

What if you are an experienced person?

In that case, do not explain your hobbies.

Introduce with your name and your location, Brief out your education, strengths, professional
experience with company name (most important)

In professional experience, please mention the technology in which you work and your
expertise in it (as this is the reason for which they have invited you for interview).

It will be a great advantage if you quickly learn the skills provided you in job description and
tell them that you know about it along with other skills.

**What not to say in the Answer?

 Do not tell the history of your life

 Do not say anything which you cannot justify(skills/abilities)
 Do not Say abbreviation of school, college.
 Do not say that I like watching TV/listening music as they are not considered a trait of
personality.

Question: 2

Which is your dream job?

As I conveyed Earlier, I am looking for a job which can give me responsibilities and new
experiences and also, an environment where I can utilize my skills.
**Salary should never be mentioned in this question.

Question: 3

Tell us about the company you are working with and the company you have applied for?

Name of company, explain the company achievement in terms of revenue and achievements like
involvement in government schemes and contribution to IT/Specific sector.

For Example: HCL Technologies is one of the most reputed company globally and an
$8.9Billion Enterprise.

And appreciate company by using “It’s always a dream to work for such a reputed company

Question: 4

Why you should be hired?

I am extremely enthusiastic about joining this company and contributing to the company to my
best potential.

I am a Smart working and confident person who never Gives up to hard situations and possess
the ability resolve them till end. Moreover, I am curious to dive deeper into this field.

Along with that, I am a good team player and always ready to take on new opportunities to
utilise my skills to the fullest extent.

**Get ready to justify what you just said. Give examples of your school/college and avoid
family situations as it may make you emotional.

Question: 5

Why did you chose “Particular Stream” in Graduation?

I sincerely wanted to comprehend how “Technology/subject” works, and I realised that
studying “subject” in the graduation will be a great way to learn the practicality of it.

Secondly, if they ask you what else you researched on this subject before graduation, prepare
some points before interview and answer them wisely.

Never Say that “It had lot of scope”. :D

Question: 6

1 WHAT ARE YOUR DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES?

2 I THINK IT’S MY ABILITY TO INTEGRATE MY SKILLS WITH MY COMPETENCY AND
DEDICATION.
3 ALSO, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN CALM IN MOST OF THE HARD SITUATIONS WHICH
MAKES ME ACCUSTOMED TO EVERY DIFFICULT SITUATIONS AND HAS DEVELOPED MY
ABILITY TO RESOLVE THEM.
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5 GET READY TO ANSWER ANY TOUGH SITUATION IN PAST. (DO NOT GET EMOTIONAL ABOUT
IT)

Question: 7

6 WHAT IS/ARE YOUR CAREER OBJECTIVE(S)?

7 I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY CAREER IN FIELD OF “MY SUBJECT” AND PROVIDE AN
INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMPANY AND SOCIETY AND WORKING TOGETHER
WITH THE COMPANY TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS.
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Question: 8

10 WHAT TO DO IF YOU FAIL IN A JOB?

11 I WOULD ANALYSE MY FAILURE AND GO AHEAD WITH AN OPTIMISTIC MIND-SET.
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Question: 9

13 WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FEW YEARS?

I see myself in a reputed organisation doing better and performing on enhanced challenges and
responsibilities.

**Never say that I see myself with certain salary package and certain designation.
Question: 10

How to rate yourself professionally?

I think 8, because I feel there is always a scope for improvement.

**Never say less than 8 and more than 9.

Question: 11

Which one words covers your personality?

Dynamic
Why? Dynamic covers qualities such as hearty, sound , capable, competent, energized,
adaptable, flexible.

Question: 12

14 TELL ME ABOUT YOUR INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE? (PRESENT INTERVIEW)

15 I BELIEVE IT WAS GOOD AND I WAS ABLE TO JUSTIFY MY SKILLS AND PERSONALITY.

Question: 13

16 WHY YOU SCORED LESS MARKS?

17 YOU SAID IT RIGHTLY THAT MY MARKS WERE NOT UP TO THE MARK.
18 THE PRIMARY REASON BEHIND IT IS THAT I DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO DELVE INTO MY
POTENTIAL IN THAT PHASE OF LIFE.
But Experiences have changed me now and life has taught me various aspects and I have
worked on myself now by changing my approach towards life.
Question: 14

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

My strengths:

Team Player, Smart working nature, Positive attitude, Confidence, self-motivated.

Weaknesses:

I am emotional about my family.

**Each of your strength should be justified with proper examples.

Question: 15

What are your salary expectations?

My salary expectation is around “abc”.

** Never say below statements:

 You may offer what you think is suitable for me.

 I do not know
 I can’t decide how much I want
 I don’t work for money so I won’t answer this.
 I want this much salary per month, never use “per month”

Question: 16

Why do you want to work at our company?

It’s my desire to work for the company where I can get an opportunity to utilize my
knowledge, and skills which I possess.
Question: 17

How will you distinguish confidence from over confidence?

Confidence is having the belief that I can do what I am required to do.

Over-confidence is the belief that the only I can achieve.

Question: 18

What is the difference between hard work and smart work?

Hard work means putting more input to bring out required output.

Smart work means working in a Time and Work efficient manner i.e. putting less input to
bring out required output.
Question: 19

Are you willing to relocate or travel?

Yes, I would surely like to relocate if my job requires that from me, and it’s always great to
interact and work together in a different environment.

Question: 20

What are your goals?

To be a highly successful professional in this field and work together with company for mutual
growth.

Question: 21

What makes you angry?

When my mother does not listen me when I try her to do things which may harm her.(you can
say she drinks excessive tea which may harm her).
Question: 22

You are overqualified for this position?

I will not say that I am overqualified, but I would say I am sufficiently qualified.
Question: 23

Would you lie for the company?

I will never lie for the company as it’s against my Ethics and integrity.

Question: 24

What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?

I never took a very tough decision or you can say if you took any. That’s a Very personal
Question.

Question: 25

Does Money Motivate you? If not money, then what?

Money is necessary for survival, But, Money Does not motivate me, but I will say as a
professional, new technologies and dynamic works always motivate me. Moreover, my self-
motivation is a big source of motivation.

Question: 26

19 HOW DO YOU EVALUATE SUCCESS?

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21 WHENEVER I WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE A GOAL IN A TIMELINE IN WHICH I SHOULD HAVE
AND ALSO IF MY INNOVATIONS AND IDEAS HAVE BROUGHT OUT GREAT RESULTS FOR MY
COMPANY AND MY GROUP IF AM LEADING ONE, AT THAT TIME I CAN SAY I AM SUCCESSFUL.
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Question: 27

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24 WOULD YOU LIKE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
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26 YES, I WOULD LIKE TO START MY OWN BUSINESS AT THE TIME WHEN I REALISE THAT I
HAVE GAINED ENOUGH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO RUN A BUSINESS.
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Question: 28

28 WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED?

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30 I WILL RESPECT YOUR DECISION AND WILL LIKE TO DO SELF-ANALYSIS AND WORK ON IT.
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Question: 29

32 WHAT DO PEOPLE CRITICIZE ABOUT YOU?

33 THEY CRITICIZE THAT I DISCUSS THINGS SUCH AS SPIRITUALITY AND MUSIC TO AN EXTENT
WHICH IRRITATES THEM. (YOU CAN SAY IT WITH SMILE)
34 **EVEN IF YOU ARE ARROGANT/SHORT TEMPERED, NEVER SAY THAT TO THE
INTERVIEWER.
35 ALSO, YOU SHOULD WORK ON IT AS WELL AS THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR GROWTH IN OFFICE.
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Question: 30

37 WHAT IF SOMEBODY CRITICISE YOU?

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39 I WILL TALK TO HIM AND DISCUSS WITH HIM THE ENTIRE ISSUE AND WILL LIKE TO IMPROVE
IF I AM WRONG AT MY END OR LET HIM KNOW WHAT I REALLY WANTED TO DO TO OR
MEANT.
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Question: 31
41 DESCRIBE YOUR WORKING STYLE IN FEW WORDS.
42 SELF-MOTIVATED
43 HARDWORKING
44 FLEXIBLE
45 ADAPTABLE
46 DYNAMIC
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Question: 32

48 WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU THE MOST AND WHY?

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50 YOU CAN ANSWER THIS AS PER YOU.
51 **NEVER SAY THE NAME OF AN INFAMOUS PERSON OR A CEO OF OTHER COMPANY.
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Question: 33

53 WHAT IF YOUR BOSS AND YOU HAVE DISAGREEMENT?

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55 I WILL BE DOING SOMETHING WHICH WOULD BE BENEFICIAL FOR THE COMPANY.
56 I WILL BE APPLYING MY ETHICS AND PRINCIPLES TO TAKE A RATIONAL DECISION.
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Question: 34

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59 WHAT IF YOU GET ANOTHER JOB IN FEW MONTHS?
60 I AM INTENDED TO SERVE THIS ORGANISATION TO THE BEST OF MY POTENTIAL AS LONG AS
I GET BEST OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. I WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE COMPANY.
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Question: 35

62 WHERE ELSE YOU HAVE APPLIED?

63 I HAVE APPLIED IN FEW COMPANIES WHICH ARE PROVIDING ME RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ME TO IMPLEMENT MY SKILLS.

COMMON MISTAKES IN INTERVIEW:

 No Knowledge about Current company and company for which you have applied
 Inappropriate body language(Overconfidence/Under confidence)
 Criticism of the companies with which you worked/working
 Unwanted Exaggeration(especially in resume )
 Saying what examiner will like and not what you are in real.
 Non-Formal Attire
 Do not let other speak in Group discussion.
 Bringing any edible thing or a water bottle in room.
 Mobile phone on loud/Vibration.
 Answering what you like and what not interviewer asked.
 Using words like “salary” and “promotion”.
 Tapping the table with fingers
 Interrupting the interviewer when questions are being put on.
 Leaving interview room without shaking hands/greetings.
 Thinking that Company wants to hire you desperately
 Using heavy vocabulary
 Using words like “you know”, “OK”, “obviously”.