SVERI’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PANDHARPUR

Training & Placement Cell

Campus Recruitment Drive Study Material

Training & Placement Team

5/12/2017

This document contains information related to TCS Campus Recruitment drive for the final year
students. The information in this document is collected from various sources for students’ preparation for
the drive.
 Contents
Sr.no Name of the Topic Page No
1 TCS Family Tree 03
2 Top 10 Reasons to Work with TCS 04
3 All About TCS 5-7
4 TCS Test Pattern 08
5 HR/ Personal Interview Questions & Answers 09-25

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TCS Family Tree

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 Top 10 Reasons to Work with TCS
You would be working for India's top technology brand
1. First company in the world to be assessed at level 5 for the integrated
enterprise-wide CMMI & PCMM
2. 43 Years in business, with 8.2 billion USD in FY11 revenues

You would be a part of global powerhouse - Tata group

1. TATA Group is India's largest conglomerate with more than 100 companies
spread across 7 industrial sectors
2. 140 years of proud history, the TATA group accounts for 3% of India's GDP
with a turnover of over 70.8 billion USD

You would lead while others would follow

1. TCS was the first software company to go global with 106 solution centers in
20 countries
2. First to set up a software R&D unit in India in 1981

You would Experience the Industry's Best Training

1. TCS has the best training program world-wide, recognized by experts
2. Proud winner of American Society for Training and Development Award in
2005, 06, 07 & 2010

You would be working with the world's best companies

1. TCS is a chosen technology partner to several of the world's most respected
firms
2. TCS works with 49 of the top 100 fortune 500 US companies. Some of our
clients include Ferrari, General Electric, Microsoft, and American Express

You would experience, flexibility and diversity

1. TCS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the vibrancy and
multifariousness brought about by a diversity of views, ideas and people
2. TCS has an open work culture, values teamwork and collaboration

You would be a part of the global footprint

1. At TCS, we make sure you are surrounded by those who can learn from and
work in absolute comfort
2. The opportunity to work with employees from across 81 nationalities

3. No limits to career growth for performers at TCS

Experience global recognition
1. TCS is ranked No.1 best employer in India in the 2010 DQ-IDC best
employers’ survey
2. TCS is recognized as one of the top business leaders in the IT/ITeS sector in the
FE-EVI green business survey and leadership awards 2009-10

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 You would make a difference
All About TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is software services consulting company
headquartered in Mumbai, India. TCS is the largest provider of information and business
process outsourcing services in Asia. TCS has offices in 42 countries with more than 142
branches across the globe. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange and
Bombay Stock Exchange of India.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is software services consulting company
headquartered in Mumbai, India. TCS is the largest provider of information and business
process outsourcing services in Asia. TCS has offices in 42 countries with more than 142
branches across the globe. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange and
Bombay Stock Exchange of India.
TCS is a flagship subsidiary of one of India's largest and oldest conglomerate
company, the Tata Group, which has interests in areas such as energy, telecommunications,
financial services, manufacturing, chemicals, engineering, materials, government and
healthcare.
Founded: 1968
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Key people: Ratan Tata (Chairman)
S Ramadorai (Vice Chairman)
N Chandrasekaran (CEO & MD
Employees: 243,545 (June 2012)
Website: www.tcs.com
TCS - India Locations:
Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Delhi,
Gandhinagar, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad , Cochin , Kolkata, Mumbai, Jamshedpur, Pune,
Thiruvananthapuram. India - Regional Offices

Ahmedabad Bangalore
Lead - Talent Lead - Talent Acquisition
Acquisition

Tata Consultancy Services Tata Consultancy Services

Infocity, Info Tower 1, 5th Floor.
Airport Road, Gandhinagar - 382 009.
Tel - 079-66712600 Fax - 079-66712601
Chennai
Lead - Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services 185, Lloyds
Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai - 600
086. Tel - 044 - 6616 4111 Fax - 6616
4050
Hyderabad
Lead - Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services Kohinoor
Park(e-park), Plot No 1, Jubilee
Gardens, Cyberabad, Kondapur,
Hyderabad - 500 084. Tel - 040 6667
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International Tech Park Innovator
Building, 10th Floor Whitefield Road
Bangalore - 560 066. Tel - 080-6724 7222
Delhi
Lead - Talent Acquisition Tata
Consultancy Services 5th Floor, PTI
Bldg., 4, Parliament Street New Delhi -
110 001. Tel - 011-66506555 Fax - 011-
2331 1735
Jamshedpur
Lead - Talent Acquisition Tata
Consultancy Services 7th Floor, Voltas
House, Main Road, Bistupur
Jamshedpur - 831 001. Tel - 0657
2437527/6413/6414 Fax - 0657 24278045
5000 Fax - 040 – 6667 5555

Kochi Kolkata
Lead - Talent Acquisition Lead - Talent Acquisition Tata
Tata Consultancy Services Vismaya Consultancy Service, 11th Floor, Omega
Building 5th, 6th & 7th Floor, Tower, Bengal Intelligent Park, Plot - A2
Infopark, Kusumagiri P0. Cochin – 682 , M2 & N2, Block EP & GP, Sector - V
030. Tel - 0484 4065000 Fax - 4065255 Saltlake Electronics Complex, Kolkata -
700 091. Tel - 033-2340 6182 Fax - 033-
2340 6001
Lucknow Mumbai
Lead - Talent Acquisition Lead - Talent Acquisition Tata
Tata Consultancy Services, Awadh Consultancy Services Gateway Park,
Park Gomti Nagar, Lucknow - 226 010. Akruti Business Port, Ground Floor,
Road No. 13 MIDC, Andheri (East)
Tel - 0522- 6661001 Fax - Mumbai - 400 093. Tel - 6779
0522- 6661100 5910 Fax - 6779 6855
Pune Thiruvananthapuram
Lead - Talent Acquisition Lead - Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services Niyati Tata Consultancy Services Peepul
Tiara, Ground Floor S.No Park Technopark Campus
103/A/1/129, CTS 1995, Nagar Road, Karyavattom p.o.
Yerwada. Pune - 411 006. Tel - 020 - Thiruvananthapuram - 695 581. Tel -
66087777 Fax - 020 – 6608 7107 0471- 2519400 Fax - 0471- 2519499

TCS Speaks:
Jobs at TCS:
Diploma Holders:
BPO, Voice/non-voice, Data-Entry, Testing.
B.sc Graduates (Any specialization):
TCS’ Ignite focuses on creating strong fundamentals in software programming
skills among trainees, but it also teaches soft skills, customer orientation and project
management skills.TCS provides Ignite programme for all B.Sc graduates and provides
them software jobs
Engineers:
TCS recruits Engineers from all streams across India and trains them according to
industrial needs. TCS is mainly into Consulting and Services. Engineers are trained in the
following streams.1.soft Engg 2. Data structure 3. OS 4.Dbms 5. Boot programming 6.
UNIX at their Thiruvanthapuram training centre.
Company Culture:
TCS culture
At TCS we have an energetic and open workplace environment, and a
collaborative culture that's based on teamwork. Pulling together is a central tenet of our
work ethic.
Energetic and full of enthusiasm, we enjoy our day (and night) at work. Life at
TCS is a stimulating and exciting experience. Not only do our offices have the best

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infrastructure and technology, our colleagues have a knack of working hard — and partying
harder.
If you'd like to spend your career in an extremely vibrant, stimulating and fun
place, TCS is where you have to be.
We take pride in adhering to the Tata 'code of conduct', which is in place across
the entire Tata Group. The code is a means of upholding and strengthening the trust reposed
on us by our various stakeholders, be it our customers or the wider society.
Diversity at work:
TCS is an equal-opportunity employer and TCS ers come from many nationalities
and speak many languages. And, since we believe in celebrating everything under the sun,
you will find us singing carols at Christmas and doing the dandiya dance at Navrathri with
equal enthusiasm.
We are also habituated to do the regular outing, be it with our project teams, with
Maitree or with just a bunch of other like-minded TCSers. We are off to treks, nature
camps, picnics or just bus rides whenever we get the chance.

Awards and Recognition:

TCS has won 2010 SAP pinnacle award.
TCS has also won 2009-Utility Industry Achievement Awards.
Higher studies at TCS:
TCS offers IGNITE programme for science graduates, which transforms them to
world-class Software Professionals.
After the training programme, these science graduates would be placed in areas
like IT, business process outsourcing, and consulting and infrastructure management.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed a MoU with SASTRA University,
Thanjavur to facilitate higher education opportunities to all the TCS Ignite trainees.
TCS offers SAP certification for all its Employees.
More about TCS:
TCS has 142 offices in more than 42 Countries across the globe.
How to Apply:
You can apply for TCS Jobs.
TCS Careers- Working at TCS - Why Should I Join TCS? TCS offers a wide
range of industry verticals, technology platforms, and business functions. The TCS
employer brand positioning builds on its strengths and communicates TCS as an
organization that offers its employees a complete Global IT Career by highlighting the three
main value propositions: Global exposure, Freedom to work across domains and Work life

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 Personal Interview Questions

1. Tell me about yourself?/ Describe yourself/ Present yourself / Market yourself

2. What are your Hobbies?
3. What are your strengths?
4. What are your Weaknesses?
5. Why do you want to work at our company?
6. What are your goals?/ Aim in Life
7. Are you willing to relocate or travel?
8. Who are your role models?
9. Why should I hire you?
10. How do you handle stress and pressure?
11. Describe your ideal company, location and job.
12. Would you lie for the company?
13. Who has inspired you in your life and why?
14. Are you a team player? / Do you prefer to work independently or in a team?
15. What motivates you?
16. Give me an example of your creativity.
17. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
18. Are you an Introvert or Extrovert?
19. Describe your ideal company, location and job.
20. If you are rejected today, then what will you do?
21. If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?
22. What are you passionate about?
23. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
24. Give me an example of your creativity
25. How much salary do you expect?
26. Tell me something about our company.
27. On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.
28. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
29. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
30. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
31. Tell me about the recent trends in IT industry?
32. If you are rejected today, then what will you do?
33. Where you’re native place is and for what it is famous?
34. Who are the competitors of our company in the world market as well as in Indian
market?
35. Who is the founder of our company?
36. Who is the present CEO?
37. Which is the award recently received by our Company?
38. What is your aim?
39. What are your skills? Do you have any certifications on your skills?
40. How will your greatest strength help you perform?
41. How do you evaluate success?
42. Why TCS?
43. Do you have any questions for me?
44. Tell me something about yourself which is not mentioned in your Resume /
CV
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 45. How do you deal conflicts? Or Think of a situation where you handled a conflict
successfully?

HR/ Personal Interview Questions & Answers

Points to remember
• You have only 5 minutes to make a good impression. The first five minutes
are the most important • An interviewer does not know anything about you. How you
projects yourself is very important. • The interviewer himself/herself may not know the
answers to all questions. Your confidence to respond and address the problem is more
important. • The interviewer should have the impression that you are interested in
learning and make a difference.

Guidelines to answer this question:

1. Highlight your academic achievements.
2. Add your family details only when they asked.
3. Don't promise what will you do if given a job, but expose your achievements.
4. Highlight any prizes you won.
5. Mention any prizes you won for your paper presentations in various events.
6. Show how your personality has been shaped by relevant examples.

1. Tell me about yourself?/ Describe yourself/ Present yourself / Market

yourself
Answer: Good Morning/ Afternoon/ Evening/ sir & madam, my name is
Akash. I am from Pandharpur, now I am pursuing Bachelor of Engineering from
SVERI’s college of Engineering Pandharpur. I have done my Schooling from
Pandharpur. My Branch is Computer Science& Engineering\Electronic &
Telecommunication/ Mechanical Engineering. My Strength is self motivation. My
hobby is readinging spiring books.
Or
Good Morning/ Afternoon/ Evening/ sir & madam,
First of all I'd like you thank you for providing me with this interview
opportunity. I’m Sachin, I'm from ----------born there and brought up there. I am
perusing Bachelor of Engineering from SVERI’s college of Engineering Pandharpur.
About my family my dad and mom both are teacher, about me I'm quick learner,
self-motivated and hard-worker. My strengths are very optimistic, good team
player, I take challenges to face, and self depended. Coming to weakness I trust
quickly with others and try to keep this point away from my work. My short goal
that get placed in reputed company like yours, And about the long one I try step by
step to be a successful sales director. That’s all :) Thanks a lot for listening.
Or
A very Good Morning sir/madam
I am --------------. I am from ------------ -. My home town is ---------------------
As per my education qualification, I did my matriculation in -------- with ---
--- and intermediate from ------ with ------%. After completing school life I am
pursuing my BE from SVERI’s college of Engineering Pandharpur in as per my
family back ground, I belong to a nuclear family. My father is a businessman,
mother home maker & my younger sister is a student. My hobbies are to listening
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and singing song, playing football. As per my strength, I am Active listener. That’s
all Thank You.

2. What are your Hobbies?

If your hobby is reading books, read some serious books. A few fictions may not
sufficient. What books you have to read. Books written by Dr.Abdul kalam
(Wing of fire, Ignited minds), Mr.Nandan Nilekani (Imagining India), Stephen
covey (7 habits of highly effective people) etc.

2. If your hobby is singing, ready to sing a few songs sung by your favorite
singer!

If your hobby is playing cricket, be abreast with latest happenings in the

cricketing world. Don't forget to learn about your favorite cricketer

Ans: Everyone has some or the other hobby, and if you have included them in
your resume, it’s better you prepare yourself for a question on this. Know
every possible thing about your hobby. For example, if photography is your
hobby, you should be able to tell the interviewer about features of the
camera you have, angles, shots etc. It is also advisable that you carry couple
of your works.
3. What are your strengths?

Guidelines to answer this question:

1. Find your real strength which you believe that you have gained more in your professional
career. Some common strength are 1. Effective communication 2. Hard working 3.
Teamwork 4. Good organizing skills 5. Positive attitude 6. Adaptability 7. Problem solving
skills 8. Ability to learn
Be ready to give one example why do you believe that it is your strength.

2. Be double sure to say creativity or communication is your strength. If you say creativity,
how do you prove it? or If you say communication skills, the interviewer easily judge by
listening 5 minutes to you whether you really are articulate or not.

Strengths: Quick learner, excellent communication skills, skills of

perseverance, hard worker, determined, analytical skills, team player, adaptable
Please provide valid example to above mentioned strength

4. What are your Weaknesses?

 Choose your weakness in such a way that you can do something in future to
overcome that.

Weaknesses: State weaknesses that can be strengths. Do NOT say things

like dishonest, thief, anger, and violence. Instead, say, •Workaholic – getting too
involved in work • Slow decision maker due to too much analysis • Perfectionist –
Take the time to do everything right Please provide casual example to above

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mentioned weakness & convince that I am working on that weakness to convert
into strength.

5. Why do you want to work at our company?

Answer: Sir, as a fresher I would like to join the company which gives the
opportunity to enhance skills and as well as help me for the growth. As your
company has a very good reputation and among the fastest growing companies, I
will definitely want to contribute my 100% to help my company to reach to its
goals.
Or
Answer 2: It is one of the fastest growing companies in the world having
branches across many locations in the country as well as in the foreign countries.
This organization provides me with a big platform where I can commence my
career with skills, ability and knowledge to grow and learn and in consideration I
too can deliver a lot of services to this organization if an opportunity is being
conferred to me. It's going to be a moment of pride for any person who joins this
organization as this company is widely known for its integrity, approach and
dedication to its clients.

6. What are your goals?/ Aim in Life

Ans 1: My long-term goal is to get a respective position in organization and my short
term goal is to get this job.
Ans 2: my short term goal is to be placed in reputed company and it would be like
yours.
My Long Term Goal Is To Get a Higher Position Where I am Working.
Or
State short-term and a long term goal to keep it clear. You can say:
“My short term goal is to get placed in a reputed company that gives me the
opportunity to learn and grow”,
“My long-term goal is to grow with the organization to a position of
responsibility and accountability”

7. Are you willing to relocate or travel?

Ans 1: Yes, I accept that obviously. Because when we travel to other
countries we can gain our knowledge and skills, that what we works and we can
simplify our work by gaining knowledge from others who is good in my field.
Ans 2: Sir/madam, I am very interested in advancing my knowledge and if
relocating is a part of that then I would like to relocate. Also sir/madam I am
fresher, flexible, easily adapt to different environment and energetic so relocating
is not a big issue for me. Also with the relocating different type of peoples are meet
and we share our view with them and increase in knowledge. I think it is also a
process of socialization too.
Ans3: As a fresher, you must show that is adaptable and willing to do the
distance. “I’ll be willing to travel, and that will give me a good opportunity to learn
about new place, new cultures and make me more rounded to handle various situation.

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 Addition, I have the experience of living outside a few years and this is not being a
problem for me.

Sample answer 1:

Yes sir, I am ready to relocate if my services are required in that location as

per the company requirement.

Sample answer 2:

Sir I am adaptable to any kind of environment as I have studied in different

places, can mingle with anyone and I am eager to learn new things so that I can improve
my skills and apply what I have learnt to develop the company and it will be helpful for
the company.

Sample answer 3:

Yes sir, If I love my job then I too love to take my responsibilities related job.
It will be beneficial for me to relocate as it will increase my communication skills as
well as knowledge related to other culture. I'm friendly in nature so it will be no issue at
all. And if I know my work I can be best anywhere.

8. Who are your role models?

Ans: The two traps here are unpreparedness and irrelevance. If you grope
for an answer, it seems as you have never been inspired. Have a few heroes in
mind, from your mental “Board of Directors” – Leaders of this industry, from
history or anyone else who has been your mentor. Be prepared to give examples of
how their words, actions or teachings have helped you inspire your achievements.
9. Why should I hire you?
Ans: I am a fresher and do not have any practical experience. But since I’m a
quick learner, I focus on every opportunity given to me at work and deliver the best of
the company’s expectations. I’m also very adaptable to the conditions changing work
and give my time and effort where needed. I have the intention to grow with the
company.
Or
Ans: Again, explain that you are very interested in the job and demonstrate what it
is about your past experiences, education and qualifications that makes you ideal
for the job. Show enthusiasm and support your answers with evidence wherever
you can. Elaborate on all the past experiences and skill sets that make you suitable
for the job. In cases where your past experience is not directly relevant, you can
still find elements of it that can be useful. Play up team skills, computer skills,
leadership roles, specific courses and independent research activities that can be
useful to the job at hand to show your initiative even where you don't have directly
relevant job experience.

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 10. How do you handle stress and pressure?
Ans: A typical interview question, asked to get a sense of how you handle
on-the-job stress, is "How do you handle pressure?" Examples of good responses
include:
1.Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The
appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance
between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and
productive.
2. I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled
and doesn't become stressful.
3. I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a
challenging environment.
4. From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every
evening. It's a great stress reducer.
Prioritizing my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what needs to be done
when, has helped me effectively manage pressure on the job.
or
Ans 1: I have the ability, power and strength to work under extreme
pressure as I can strive hard to meet up with the requirements of the objectives
being set by the organization. Working under pressure has never been hard for me
as I consider the pressure as pleasure.
Ans 2: Sir. I know that it is somehow difficult to work under pressure. But
sir I would like to say that if such type of situation arises I will definitely work,
because if we work under pressure we will be able to know our strength and
weakness, so that we can remove the rising of pressure in future time.
Ans 3: Always say “Yes” to this question otherwise there is no point in hiring
you. “I can work well under pressure, because it becomes a new learning experience
and prepares me for the next stages in career growth”

11. Would you lie for the company?

Ans 1: Sir, It totally depends on the situation. Usually I don't support to lie
but my life is for benefits of the company and without affected thousands of people
than I can speak.
Ans 2: I am not a hundred percent honest person neither a big fat liar. I
believe on the concept of a "white lie" and if the situation demands I will tell it if
and only if the situation actually calls for it!
Ans 3: As I am from marketing background, confidently telling a lie and
building a reputation, then using the same reputation to make it true is an art. All
we need is to balance everything before it gets exposed.
Ans 4: I would not say yes or no because it totally depends on situation
and for handling a particular situation first of all I will understand the demand of
situation and all pros and cons. I am not a person who always speaks truth and lie
as well, but I am person who always handle situation by finding so many
alternatives and by smart way.
12. Who has inspired you in your life and why?
Ans 1: I am not going tell about any great personalities. I am very much
inspired by my mother, because she has so many challenges in her life and works

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for the welfare of family without any rest. During her leisure time also she would
think only about the family and children and has much dedication towards the
family and adjusts so much for the family. Is this thing not enough to get inspired?
Also we can compare her life with a working life. She does all her works
within particular time and keeps moving on to keep the home clean and achieving
her goals :-).
Ans 2: There is no particular person who inspires each person has certain
qualities even a small child inspires me to be honest, My Parents inspire me to be
dedicated and responsible in the same way many people inspire me in many
qualities.

13. Are you a team player?/ Do you prefer to work independently or

on a team?
Ans: 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.
Ans: I am equally comfortable working as a member of a team and independently.
In researching the LMN Company, your mission statement and the job description,
I could see similarities to my previous position where there were some
assignments that required a great deal of independent work and research and
others where the team effort was most effective. As I said, I'm comfortable with
both.
Give some examples of teamwork.

14. What motivates you? - Best Answers

Ans: There isn't a right or wrong answer to interview questions about
what motivates you. The interviewer is trying to understand the key to your being
successful in the job he is interviewing for, and wants to make sure it's a good fit.
Consider, in advance of interviewing, what actually does motivate you and come
up with some specific examples to share during the interview.
Your response will vary based on your background and experiences, but, you can
share your enthusiasm and what you like (d) best about your job.
Or
Ans 2: For any one Family play very important role for motivating them in ups and
down of life so in my case too. But I feel self motivation is best motivation to
overcome from any problem, I do recharging myself with motivating thoughts and
speech which brings a positivity around me and thus makes me to chase for my
dream.
15. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Ans 1] After 5 Years, It is sure that I will be a good knowledgeable person
in which Technology I will be working. I can't say in what position I will be
working but it is sure I will be in good position to give me best possible services to
the Company.
Ans 2] During 5 years, I see myself as good knowledgeable employee and
definitely like to share my knowledge to all who actually needed. I can’t predict in
5 year which position I achieve but try my best to get a good position. I believe
Company Growth will be more Important with my career Growth, I wish Company
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 trend Always be in up direction.
Ans 3] Sir, I always believe that organization where I am working should
grow, I want my organization where I am working in a top position, my
organization to be as a benchmark for other organization, I believe that my career
growth will not increase the organization growth but organization growth will
increase my career growth, so I would like to focus more on organization growth
in next five years.
OR
Most employers do not expect to stay for 5 years in the same company
even though he would like. So to keep it professional, you can answer “After five
years, I see myself in a position of responsibility in the organization after learning
continuously and handling different situations at work and with people. I see
myself achieving this through honesty, patience and determination”
16. Are you an Introvert or Extrovert?
Ans: Being on either of the extremes at work can be bad for you and the
company. Your behavior at work should be as per the requirement. To answer this
question you can say something like: I behave as per the requirement of the
situation. For e.g. If I am representing the company at an event which requires me
to talk to a lot of people, I become an extrovert while if there is some serious issue
under discussion, I think quietly and deeply on it.
17. Describe your ideal company, location and job.
Ans 1: Sir/madam, according .to my point of view, the ideal company is that
which provide the growth and learning opportunity to their employees. Also it has a
clear definite vision for itself and for their employees. Also sir/mam, it believes in
working as a team player.

Ideal job is that where the person enjoys doing his jobs, where he/she use
their knowledge effectively, make other peoples happy and most important where
he/she respected.

Ideal location is that location sir/madam where a person live happily,

where he/she respected, where he/she get able to bring things of daily life easily.

Ans 2: The company which provides me an opportunity to apply my

skills and knowledge with the continuous learning and I will be the best fitting into
the groove of organization by joining the job.

Regarding location, I grew up by studying in different places and I came

out of my comfort zone to achieve my goal. It is same here; I ready to work in any
place if my suitable company gives me an opportunity to work with it.

Ans 3: According to me an ideal company provides opportunity to

implement innovative ideas to the employer, give potential support, and maintain
good relationship between employer and customers.
I prefer any location where working environment is cool with friendly
nature colleagues and other supportive staff.
In point of job, I would like to work in a condition where I get competitive
environment in which my knowledge and potential skills get improve day by day
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 and my work get recognition and respect along with growth.

18. If you are rejected today, then what will you do?
Solution: Well this question does not mean that they are rejecting you. So
don’t get dishearten. This is more like a ‘stress question’ to judge how you react
during a stress situation. This could also be because they want to know your other
plans like if you have also applied for other companies or if you are very adamant
about joining other company. Either ways it does not mean that they are going to
reject you. And make sure your answer is positive.
Give reasonable answer

19. If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?
Ans: Yes, I will continue my work in your company; because I want my knowledge
grow. I need an environment where my knowledge and experience enhance. And the
$10 million lottery makes me and my family happy, but it can't grow my knowledge
and skills. So, I will have to work to grow my experience and knowledge.
Ans 2] Yes Sir I will continue working in your organization because
money is temporary and work is class and permanent. Earning money is not
important, earning satisfaction is more important. Having that much money feels
me very happy, but this money will never give me satisfaction, because I have it by
'Luck' not by 'Hard work'. I will still work and do more hard work to make this 10
million into 100 millions. And money makes us happy. But knowledge will help us
how to make money.
Ans 3] My brain will rust if I do not work. Hence I will continue to work.
May be I come to office by car instead of a bike and stay in my own house instead
of rented one.
20. Q. What are you passionate about?
Ans: 1.One of my greatest passions is helping others. When I was younger, I've
enjoyed helping mom with household repairs. As I grew older, that habit grew and
I desired to help others as well. I like helping people find solutions that meet their
specific needs.
2. I’m passionate about painting. I take an evening art class once a week and try to
find time each weekend to paint. Painting is a good way for me to relax and even
though I don't have much talent, I do it enjoy it.
3. I lost my father to pancreatic cancer and ever since then, I have spent time
volunteering to help raise awareness and funding for cancer research. I volunteer
for Pan Can, the advocacy group, and I'm part of their volunteer network. One of
the things I'm passionate is to assist in finding a cure, however I can.

21. Give me an example of your creativity

Ans: Keep in mind, one example of where you used your mind in resolving
a problem of any kind in any place. • The interviewer is looking for an example to
see how you think differently.
Creativity is nothing but a problem solving techniques. Once in my
village electricity problem was the major problem. When I was in class VIII I could
not study at night due to lack of light. Then an idea come from mind that I gathered
10 used old batteries fell them into a pot full of salted water and connect them

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series by wire and two endpoint connect with some LED that provided me
sufficient light.
Ans 2: Sir Creativity means to make innovative from basic things.
My creativity is I learn from my mistakes and try to make failure in
success.
Ans 3: Thank you sir/madam for asking this question, in my point of view
creativity is that where the person think different from others by their innovative
or new ideas. For achieving their objective like technology which is upgrading day
by day.
22. How much salary do you expect?
As a fresher, your primary objective is to gain knowledge. Treat your
initial experience as purely learning with some compensation to get by. “My
priority right now is to learn and contribute to the company if I intend to make a
career for myself. I will adhere to the company policy and accept my salary
according to its”
Ans 1] Sir/mam, as a fresher I would Expect that the salary will be
based upon my knowledge and as per the norms and standard of the company. In
my point of view salary is not a basic issue. For me experience is mandatory.
Whatever you offer will be as per our company norms I'm ready to take that.
Ans 2] Sir I am fresher I need platform to increase my skills and
knowledge and salary does not matter for fresher only need experience and some
knowledge then I hope you will give good salary that helps me survive in this city
thank you sir.
Ans 3] Sir/mam, you have seen my qualifications and my quality. And you
are the better person to judge me.
Ans 4] Sir, a low salary would undermine my experience while a justified
salary would encourage my skills and determination to higher level. I believe you
will justify my salary to what fits best my job description and company
expectations.
Or
Answer: As per the company policy. OR As per (Company Name) policy. OR
As per the company norms.
HR: My company policy is just 2000 Rs. per month. Will you still work with us?
Answer: Show the HR that you are little serious before answering this question and
after few seconds of serious mood showing say this: Well sir being a fresher I just want
to learn and explore my core skills and strength so I would again say that I am very
much OK with whatever is the company offering me as far as salary is concerned.
HR: But don't you think you won't be able to sustain with this much low salary?
Answer: Sir/Ma'am, I have already done a research on your respected company before
coming for this interview and I am very much sure a company like yours would never
let me feel troubled on financial matters. I am again saying being a fresher I am just
willing to follow the guidelines and directions given by my seniors and come up to their
expectations and meet both company and my future growth goals.
HR: If your senior says you to do data theft and escape with him and make money by
selling that data. Would you still follow your senior's direction?
Answer: Sir/Ma’am, if you have noticed in my previous answer I have said seniors not
senior which means that if one of the senior is going against the company policy then I
have the other options also whose directions and suggestions are still available to me.
HR: Alright!! But still you must have seen or gone through some web site for fresher
placement or attended any training for these answers, I want to hear your own answer.
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 Answer: You are absolutely right sir/ma’am, Our College has conducted a training
program for campus preparations and experts have taken our mock interviews and
suggested us some do's and don'ts. I have worked on those suggestions and prepared
myself for this interview keeping in mind that every company would respect a
candidate with proper homework before coming for the campus interview. Even if you
allow me I can share many exciting facts about your esteemed company that I have
collected during that preparation. Tell me something about our company.
There is no doubt about this issue. • Read the Internet for as much
information as you can get • Know what the company’s business and core
competencies • Ask friends or acquaintances about the company. • Find how many
offices / branches that the company has.
Ans 1] > Study about the company in details.
> Know the background work about new project.
> Know the names of the owner and partner.
> Research about the company current issues.
> Update your knowledge about their competitors.
It is one of the best fastest growing company in India, the work
environment of the company is very good, people feel proud to be part of a
company, as company provide full support to their employees & profession friend,
it has many branches across the world so have good opportunity to show my
talent.

23. On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.

Ans 1] Thank you for giving this opportunity but I think this is not my
place to tell you because you are a experienced person but if you are giving me the
opportunity for these question then I will give 9/10 because there is always be a
scope of improvement.

Ans 2] As an interviewer it shows your humble attitude to interviewee. I

am so grateful to be asked this, to be frank you are influential person trying to find
complete detail and efficiency of person right from the beginning even though this
question getting them to the most comfortable level. But I could not rate you it
would be disrespectful and immaturity of me but truly you create an impact to the
interviewee. Thank you!

Ans 3] Sir sorry the question that you asked me is quite intellectual
question but I think like, this is not my place to tell you because you are a
experienced person but if you are giving me the opportunity for these question
then I will give 9/10 because from my childhood I learned that no one is perfect in
this world.

24. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Ans: This one will reveal the real you. Money is always important, but the work is
the most important. There is no better answer.

25. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

Ans: This is up to you. Be totally honest.

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26. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
Ans: 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 future grief.
27. Tell me about the recent trends in IT industry?
Ans: Be prepared with two or three trends that illustrate how well you understand
your industry. You might consider technological challenges or opportunities,
economic conditions, or even regulatory demands as you collect your thoughts
about the direction in which your business is heading.
28. If you are rejected today, then what will you do?
Ans: Well this question does not mean that they are rejecting you. So don’t get
dishearten. This is more like a ‘stress question’ to judge how you react during a
stress situation. This could also be because they want to know your other plans
like if you have also applied for other companies or if you are very adamant about
joining Wipro. Either ways it does not mean that they are going to reject you. And
make sure your answer is positive.
or
I am having a lot of interest in getting job in your organization. I never disappoint and I will
learn what mistakes I did and prepare well and again attend off-campus to your organization
in few months
Or
I try to learn why I was not selected so that I could find the way to rectify the mistakes &
appear again to your organization in off campus interviews.

29. Where you’re native place is and for what it is famous?

Ans: You obviously know your native place right? But its better you also learn few
things about the place as well. This is something about you, and you will be
expected to know these little details.
30. Who are the competitors of our company in the world market as well as in
Indian market?
Ans: A little study about the current market should certainly help. A good
homework will reflect in your answer and that will really be impressive. This will
show the interviewer that you are concerned about this interview and job.
31. Who is the founder of our company?
Ans: Get all the details of that company before going to interview from company
website or from goggle search.
32. Who is the present CEO?
Ans: Get all the details of that company before going to interview from company
website or from goggle search.
33. What is your aim?
Ans: Be honest at this part, because all that the interviewer wants to know is
whether your aim and goal match with the company’s objective or not.
34. What are your skills? Do you have any certifications on your skills?
Ans: Yes? Well good, however be ready with your certificates to show them (if
asked). And if your answer is a No, then be ready to answer ‘why no’!
35. How will your greatest strength help you perform?
Ans: My greatest strength is my ability to work with many different people. I enjoy
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ability to perform on the team.
36. How do you evaluate success?
Ans: I evaluate success in different ways. At work, it is meeting the goals set by my
supervisors and my fellow workers. It is my understanding, from talking to other
employees, that the GGR Company is recognized for not only rewarding success,
but giving employees’ opportunity to grow as well. After work, I enjoy playing
softball, so success on the field is catching the winning pop-up.

37. Why TCS?

Guidelines to answer this question:

1. Go to company website and study their recent projects related to your background.

2. Contact your seniors and ask what is so special about the company.

3. Check how the company helps you achieve your career goals and how you can help the
company grow

4. Don't praise the company.

Sample Answer 1:

I hope that TCS is the best organization to start my career and it will help me in such a way
that if I am starting my career in MNC's like TCS definitely I have better future. And I came
to know that in TCS way of treating the fresher’s was good.

Your organization is providing Research & Development in Engineering & Industrial

services apart from Aerospace & Telecom. So being a graduate in Electronics &
communication I would like to pursue a job in your organization because I feel that this
might help me implement all the knowledge that I acquired in my life into the real-time
projects such as developing new product with low cost which your organization is already
dealing with. Moreover yours is my dream company.

TCS Value Proposition

Global exposure:
Global exposure at TCS extends beyond geographical boundaries.
This means working on world-class projects on a global scale and
exploring cutting-edge technologies, fresh out of the world renowned
research labs. The opportunity to understand, interact, and work
with people from cultures all over the world creates kaleidoscopic
avenues for learning that propel you to be at par or go one up on the
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Freedom to work across Domains:

At TCS, we have established an environment that focuses on
individual aptitude, talent, and interests. As a proven practice, we
promote cross-domain experience that provides you with
opportunities to function across different industry verticals, service
practices, and functional domains as well as varied technology
platforms. While all these factors help hone your skills across
platforms, they also offer customers a talent pool with expertise that
exceeds their industry benchmarks; at the same time, they
continuously present you with the opportunity to explore the domain
where you believe you would fit the best.
Look at the career path of a TCS employee.

Work life balance:

Even as we concede that finding a perfect balance between career
demands and personal life is not easy, we have extended the work
culture at TCS to include 'life' as an integral part. Our many work-life
programs respond to the needs and aspirations of our employees
while retaining fun as a key element. At TCS, we strive to address the
need for an increased flexibility in order to navigate the different
spheres of life.
A part of TCS' work-life balance programs, 'Maitree' actively
promotes a series of scheduled fun and cultural events and activities,
and also keenly promotes community development projects. While
continuing on our initiative to strengthen the bond amongst TCS
employees and ingrain fun as a significant part of the culture, we
participate in various initiatives to develop the community. At TCS,
you experience life from a holistic perspective and would
consistently be awarded the opportunity to participate in various
social development initiatives that touch many lives.

38. Do you have any questions for me?

Ans] Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity :).

According to you what are the qualities that new employee must have? And which
are the qualities that I have from that? And sir would you like to give me any
suggestions or advice?

Ans 2] Yes sir, thank you very much for the comfort you are giving and for this
chance. I would like to know the mistakes and my faults that I've committed in
this interview, so that I'll never repeat them in future.

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 Ans 3] Thank you sir for this opportunity. I would like to know what I did
mistakes in my skills, so can you please suggest me. If you selected me, I will help
our company growth and development, but unfortunately if I am not selected, I will
improve my skills and try to don't repeat these mistakes in my further tests. Once
again thank you sir.

39.Tell me something about yourself which is not there in your Resume / CV

This is an interesting question to test your personality. Interviewer is trying to know more about
yourself apart from your academics and your extracurricular activities. i.e., your value system,
your ability to work with teams, leadership skills, etc. Be prepared for this question.

How to answer:
Think about how your personality has moulded over a period of time and try to think of a few
moments in your life that have had an impact on your behavior.

For example, in your earlier days of your college, you did not like studying in groups, but during
your pre final year, you realized that there are many projects which require good team work and
you benefited a lot because of this.

Or initially you are a movie buff but after you’re scored less in a particular exam, you realized
the value of time and since then you are focusing on your academics.

40.How do you deal conflicts? Or Think of a situation where you handled a conflict
successfully?

Sample Answer:
We hosted a big event which had multiple programs and our team was assigned to take
care of receiving the guests, serving them food, beverages, giving them the right
information of where and what events they can attend. My team mates were not paying
attention to the tasks assigned to them and I was having hard time keeping them together.
I took up the issue and gathered them together and explained the problem. I told them
that by knowing and networking with the guests they may benefit from them in future in
some form. So they realized the value of doing their job. Most of them have realized the
mistake and together we are able to finish the task given to us.

“Believe in your Ability and Explore to the World”

Wish You All the Best!!!

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TCS Advantage:

What We Do

We ensure the highest levels of certainty and satisfaction through a deep-set commitment
to our clients, comprehensive industry expertise and a global network of innovation and
delivery centers.

Our mission is to help customers achieve their business objectives by providing innovative,
best-in-class consulting, IT s

Our Customers

As a strategic partner to our Customers across 10 industries, we help them deliver their
business goals and drive technology led transformations.

Our clients across the world have achieved significant business results using our world-class
solutions and have recognized us for their efforts: We have been ranked number one for
customer satisfaction in Europe’s largest survey of service provider performance.

Our Talent

We operate on a global scale, with diverse talent base of over 389,200 associates (including
subsidiaries) representing 133 nationalities, across 45 countries as of 30-Sep-2017. We are one
of the largest employers of women with 35% women employees.

Our Heritage and Values

Established in 1968, Tata Consultancy Services has grown to its current position as the #1 most
powerful IT services brand based on our outstanding track record, long-term partnerships,
collaborative innovation and corporate responsibility.

Our Global Footprint & Scale

Global Network Delivery Model™ | GNDM™

Our unique global engagement model allows you to choose the sourcing strategy best suited to
your business needs. We take a follow-the-sun approach, meaning that no matter where your
business is located, we help you keep it running 24/7, while providing a seamless experience
across all operations.

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GNDM™ leverages our diverse technical, language and domain-specific capabilities to deliver
custom, quality solutions faster and in compliance with local regulatory requirements and
cultural preferences.

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