GROUP DISCUSSION TOPICS WITH ANSWERS :

1. CRICKET HAS SPOILED OTHER STREAMS OF

INDIAN SPORTS:

1.Good Morning everyone, it is my pleasure to be seated with you all for this exciting
discussion. Let's fully participate in this and try to come up with a concrete end remark.

I think, it is not justified to think cricket as a national obsession. It is the one game through
which we Indians are able to hold our heads high. We won two world cups and have been on
top in tests for two odd years. Whatever it has brought is quite appreciable. In other sports as
well, like Abhinav bindra winning gold medal in Olympics, Indian hockey team winning 8
gold medals in past, etc are also highly appreciated. But it is also a fact that it happened when
TV's and internet are on full bloom. But, in 1983, when India won the world cup, the TV's
were just becoming popular. Still, cricket fever was high on everyone's head. That made it
more popular than any other sport. Every Indian wants to play cricket in streets. It is in Indian
blood and no media is required for cricket. Cricket is, and will be the most popular sport in
India although I hope other sports also will do well.

2. Even I don't think that cricket have hurt any other sports. If cricket is more interesting,
full of excitement, inculcating a nation patriotism feeling, then it is not the
-"SPORT'S" fault. I think it is just because cricket has a very interesting format and
that is why it has become so popular and loved by all. It is followed as a religion and
the cricketers are worshiped as God in our country. But also, the fame that cricket has
given to India, cannot be ignored. As far as other sports are concerned, they have not
lost their importance. Whether it is tennis, badminton or hockey they are still very
popular. But yes, it is a fact that cricket is more popular and followed by more people.
3. I don't think cricket as a national obsession is a deterrent to other sports. Cricket has
got popularity because of the legends cricket has given to us like sunil gavaskar, kapil
dev, sachin tendulkar, etc. Just because of the achievement that these peoples have
 made in the game of cricket, it is appreciated so much in India. Recently, if we take an
example, when Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore won silver in Olympics, just after that
we won lots of medals in shooting. So, if we want others game to be equally
appreciated, then we need some great legends in other games too. And I believe that if
other sports will also produce great players then definitely they will get as much
appreciation as cricket in this country

4. As the topic suggests, that cricket is detriment to other sports, I quite agree with it. It is
because:

 Cricket game is promoted by the way of advertisement.

 Cricket sport stars are being seen in most of the advertisements related to cricket or
promotion of any other product from honey to alcohol and potato chips to insurance.

 One of the main reasons for the game of cricket being preferred is when there is a
match between India and Pakistan. And the way it is advertised on the news make cricket not
only detriment to other sports but to national peace.

 In newspapers, most of the sports page is filled with cricket news, wherever it is held.

So, along with cricket, the Indian media too, is playing the role of detriment to other sports of
India.
Media has the highest power today in our country. If it wishes, it can change the shape of
sports too.

5.I  don't, at all, think that cricket is a detriment to other sports. But, it is the Indian
people's supportive spirit towards cricket is what is destructing other sports. Most people
do not even know that India has teams in Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Basketball, etc. It feels
mortified extremely, to know that a huge nation like India does not support its athletes. I
 hope that we will recognize our athletes of all games and supports them in their respective
sports.

6. Well friends, although I like and support cricket a lot, I fell that, unintentionally only
but cricket has come to a point from where it has become detrimental to other sports. You
can see among yourself only, that how many of us watches other sports played by Indian
sportsmen. Of course, a handful! Why is it so? One definite reason could be the hype that
cricket gets through the media. People not only watch the match with shear attention but
also the pre-and post-match shows. Other main reason is the investment of money either
by the Government and/or, now as we can see, by the business individuals which lures
young minds to have a great profession in cricket. Lastly, I would say that the
Government should definitely see to this and take necessary measures to allow other
sports perpetuate.

ABSTRACT TOPICS :

MONEY IS HONEY .

Money is often seen by everyone as a panacea. Being rich is often assumed to be equal

to being happy and content. But had that been the case, there wouldn’t have been so many
celebrities(rich people) openly admitting about their struggle with depression.

“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so
they can see that it’s not the answer”. These are some of the most famous lines of Jim Carrey,
a comedian, who had to struggle with depression. A lot of us believe that had we been richer
half our problems would disappear but, that’s not true. If our contentment and happiness are
dependent on material things that we can buy, we’ll never be satisfied. There will always be
something more to buy. 
2. What we, as humans, really crave are Love, health, honor, loyalty and a sense of purpose.
No amount of money can buy all the above-mentioned. Sure, money may buy some of it, but
there’s no surety that it will last. It is very much possible that you may find an Indian army
jawan more content with his work than a wall-street banker who earns in lakhs every day.

That being said, money does come with a lot of perks. Crying in a Ferrari is much better
than crying on a cycle (though you’re still crying in both cases). Money can definitely buy
you hundreds of luxuries. Money’s positive role in our lives cannot be neglected or denied.
Without money, it is impossible to survive.
 Conclusion :-

In conclusion, money should be treated as an important part of life. But, it should not be
treated as the goal of life itself. The greed for money can never be satisfied and any efforts
made to satisfy it are futile. Money is honey but too much honey gives you diabetes.

FAMOUS OR IMPORTANT :
Being famous or important are two ideas with a blurry line of difference. They are
indispensable from each other and are a part of a successful personality. A successful person
can be both famous and important simultaneously. While importance follows the idea of
doing great things which have the potential to be beneficial, fame can be negative or positive.
It is generally understood that fame follows importance. But there is another way in which
fame is perceived, which actually means just seeking public acceptance without considering
if it is criticism or appreciation. On the other hand an important person looks forward to
being efficient, hardworking and committed towards his/ her goal. All of these factors
eventually result in recognition and ultimately an appreciative fame. History provides us
example with instances for this, like Narayan Murthy, Warren Buffet, Mark Zuckerberg and
many more. These people are widely recognized for their immense contribution in their
respective fields, but what is more fascinating is the values of simplicity that they have
followed and preached despite being extremely famous.
Yet, to decide which one holds more significance is purely based on personality traits
like genetics, self-esteem, life experience and most importantly personal perceptions about
good and bad.

Being Famous:

A famous personality is one who has a considerable prominence or a person who

receives much acclaim and attention. But as discussed above it has two sides. “Fame doesn’t
fulfil you. It warms you a bit, but that is temporary”- Marliyn Monroe

 Fame is confused with success. For instance Madonna is famous while Helen Keller is
successful.
 Sometimes fame doesn’t bring respect and power.
 While a famous person has the ability to reach the masses, he/she is always in the
public eye.
 Might is always right

This phrase describes that the people in power determine what is right or wrong, even if
the outcomes aren’t favourable for everyone. It is generally used in a negative sense to mean
that powerful people can convert their wrongs into rights. It threatens freedom of speech as it
discourages counter arguments and alternatives that have the potential to favour all.

Although this is perceived as the general meaning, the viability of the concept varies
from person to person. The supporters consider it essential in the political scenario while the
opponents consider it morally unjustified.

In the above case it is imperative to understand if the concept is totally unfair or has
some positive outlooks too.

No: Might is not always right:

The following points provide some ideas to which the above concept can be related:

 When this concept is related with leadership, it is evident that a leader gets powerful
not by the virtue of the position but by other qualities like persuasion skills or ability to create
a comfortable environment where his followers can grow with him. Once the leader is able to
relate with his followers his decisions and actions tend to get the required respect. The best
examples would be of Warren Buffett, Aung San Suu Kyi, Dalai Lama and many more.
 It can be related with the concept of privilege. For years a racial privilege was given
in United States to the white people on the basis of their colour. They were considered as
important and powerful thus got the right to make laws and regulations which was absolutely
unfair.

 It can be related with the dictatorship style of rule. The biggest example would be
criticism of Adolf Hitler for being a ruthless dictator. He was a believer of the notion of
survival of the fittest and his style of justice is widely unappreciated.
 The rule by local powerful groups renders the punishment system in a democracy to
be futile. For instance the beating up of Kanhaiya Kumar, the JNU student union chief by a
group of powerful lawyers is unjust. This incident happened after he and his friends were
already arrested, for shouting pro Pakistan slogans and the court proceedings were in shape.

 This phrase is understood to be misquoted . The reverse of the proverb ‘Right is

might’ makes better sense and promotes ethical behaviour.

Yes: Might is always right:

The following points provide some ideas to which the above concept can be related:
 This phrase can be related with countries and companies taking the first move to adapt
to the environment to be successful and superior to others. These countries and companies
can be considered mighty and their doings can be considered right.
 If might is used for a good purpose it is not wrong . For e.g. in India the judiciary is
supreme and makes decisions in the benefit of everyone.

 In a business scenario the customer is considered to the most important for the smooth
functioning of a business. The requirements and needs of the customers are the reason for the
existence of a business. Or in other words the consumer is said to be mighty.
 It can be related with the battles and wars fought by kings and emperors, which are
the best examples of the victory of the powerful in the battle field. Also the history provides
ample evidence where the ruler had to surrender due to lesser territory and power.

Conclusion:

 It can be concluded that no clear argument can be provided either in support or

against the topic. The comprehension of this topic is subject to relativity. While majority
doesn’t go with the proverb, some people still believe it to be the harsh truth of life.

DOT :

Dot as a punctuation mark :-

 A Dot has a huge role to play in English sentences. It marks the end of a sentence and
is coined the term ‘full stop’ or ‘period’.
 It also functions as a separator between two lines and hence, portrays the meaning of
the written content distinctly.
 A dot is also used as a diacritic mark in some Latin alphabets and Central European
languages. When used as a diacritic mark, the term dot is usually reserved for the ( · ), or to
the glyphs  combining dot above’ and ‘combining dot below’ which may be combined with
some letters.

Dot in fashion :-

 Talking about fashion with dots, polka dots are the first ones to catch the limelight.
Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of large filled circles of different sizes. This has
been in the fashion statement of olden ages and is still going strong till date. Traditionally
flamenco dancers and performers used these polka dots in their fabrics. Later on, Frederic
Bazille, DC comics, Bob Dylan, the musician Randy Roahds and many more had been using
polka dots in their outfits.
 A typical Indian fashion statement using a dot is the forehead colored mark called
‘Bindi’. This is derived from a Sanskrit word ‘bindu’ and has a shape of a dot. A bindi
symbolizes feminity in the Indian tradition at its best. It also reflects an aura of divinity when
seen on Indian goddesses.
 Dots in computers & software :-

 Coding is the backbone for a software to develop and function  And coding involves
the use of dot in abundance.
 Dot codes are also used in building of software’s. A Dot Code is a property that can
be assigned to text in a prompt, dialog element, resource, or computation script. It can either
format the text or insert characters which are not commonly supported in plain text.
 A dot can also be categorized as a graph description language. DOT is a plain text
graph description language wheras DOT graphs are typically files with the file
extension gv or dot.
 Another perspective of a dot can be of a pixel in a visual display screen. ‘Dot pitch’is
the specification for a computer display, computer printer, image scanner, or other pixel-
based devices. This describes the distance, for example, between dots (sub-pixels) on a
display screen.

‘Dot’ system in medicine :-

 Scientists have developed a new method to track tumours using quantum dots.

Quantum dots are tiny particles that emit intense fluorescent signals when exposed to light.
 This is a new and advanced invention that can also treat cancer. This approach
generates bright tumour signals by delivering “quantum dots to cancer cells without any toxic
effects.

Other uses of Dot :-

 A dot can be an abbreviation of some company or agency or a society. For example,

DoT stands for Department of Telecommunications in India.
 The term ‘dot’ is also used in some phrases like ‘A square with a dot’. This phrase
maybe interpreted to different meanings by different people.
 ‘Dot’ is also a feminine name used by many famous personalities. For example, Dot
Allison, Dot Bailey, Dot Farley, Dot Moore, Dot Milkinson and many more celebrities have
such first names.
 Some fictional characters are also coined the name of ‘Dot’. The 1899 children’s book
‘Dot and the Kangaroo’, the comic book character ‘little Dot’, the animated TV show ‘Dot
Warner’, the TV series Reboot with ‘Dot Matrix’ etc. has the term in their names too.
 A few places are also identified by the ‘Dot’ term. Places like Dot,Kentucky in US,
Lake Dot in Florida, Dot Cliff and Dot Peak in Antarctica and Dot Island in South Georgia
also have dots in them.
 A dot can be useful in the rhythm of some music as a dotted note. In Western musical
notation, a dotted note is a note with a small dot written after it.

Freedom is a myth
 Everyone living in the democratic countries have political rights such as freedom of
speech, freedom to choose their leaders and freedom in many other aspects of life. But still
this freedom has limitations. Freedom of speech and expression is always at threat. People
who have power decides whether the particular speech is ethical or not. If they think it is anti-
government, they may term it as a cause of violence. We often see that many journalists are
silenced and some of them even killed. The fact that those who raise voice against
government or rulers are vulnerable make us doubt the freedom we have in expressing our
thoughts. Hence freedom seems to be a myth.
 Even in this 21st century in many societies, minorities and socially disadvantaged
groups are vulnerable and are not in a situation to use their freedom in many aspects though
legally they have the political rights.
 We think that we have freedom to travel to any place and to live in the place of our
choice. But in reality, there are boundaries among countries and several restrictions to
settle in other place.
 Though practically we have freedom to roam at any time, there are criminals in every
society curtailing our freedom.
 Even if you became an entrepreneur believing that it will give you more freedom and
you will have no boss, you will be disappointed because you will have more bosses
such as customers, investors etc.

 Though we have a right to vote and thereby freedom to choose our leaders, in reality
it is majoritarian decisions that prevail.
 Most of the times, the freedom we have depends on the place where we born and
brought up. And of course we do not have the freedom to choose where we born.
 Artistic freedom is also have limitations even in this modern era. We have censorship
on movies, books and on many other arts making us think that freedom is a myth.
 Media and press do not have full freedom in general. Very often, their articles get
influenced by their investors or the government or both.
 We do not have freedom to end our own life. Though there is an option of euthanasia
for those who are either terminally ill or in a vegetative state, people who have intense
emotional pain and suffering and are unable to cope up with life are not allowed to die and
are forced to live.
 We have more freedom now than our ancestors. Recognizing freedom as a
fundamental right was the first and most important step in any society. We do have freedom
to choose our lifestyle, to follow a religion of our choice, to improve our social status, to
choose our leaders and to become a leader etc. With time, we are exploring the idea of
freedom. Hence freedom is not a myth. It is a reality. Freedom in any aspect should have
limitations to prevent causing inconvenience to others.

Walls are dead: -

 A few decades before, there existed segregation walls to separate whites from blacks
in some countries such as South Africa and also to separate some communities from other
communities in India. Now, this kind of segregation walls are almost dead.
 On 9th November 1989, East Germans and West Germans together started
demolishing the Berlin wall which divided them. The fall of Berlin wall led to German
reunification. Now, these kinds of walls that restricted people from moving to other countries
are almost dead. Now anyone can migrate and live with dignity in other countries.
 Humans constructed walls to keep others out even in the ancient times. But with
time, people started to imagine the border-less world. However walls are not dead. Several
countries have walls at borders. At present, US president Donald Trump is trying hard to
build a wall in between US & Mexico to restrict immigrants from Mexico.
 Though walls exist at borders, many of them are of no use considering the issue of
illegal immigrants in many countries despite having border walls.

The concept of border walls may die soon because with the technology proliferation, there
will be no need of physical walls. For example, now Lidar sensor technology is being tested
to spot intruders as an alternative to border wall. This kind of system will be much cheaper
and effective.

Black or Grey

 Many people dye their grey hair with black color because of the perspective
of society on ageing. When we see so many advertisements everyday that promote products
to look much younger than our real age, it’s much difficult to choose natural grey hair over
black hair, which represents youth. But the happy thing is that nowadays, more and more
people are embracing their natural look with grey hair. 
 Black color represents strength, seriousness and strong emotions, whereas grey color
represents neutrality & balance. In the modern world, people who have strong emotions are
easily offended for almost everything. But some people choose to be balanced and peaceful. 
 Grey color represents conformity, whereas black represents independence &
authoritative. In society, many times we have to choose between these two paths.
Depending on the situation we tend to select the path. In some situations, we try to
blend in with the group by exhibiting the characteristics of grey & in some other
situations, we choose to not blend in & feel the need to be rigid. And these both
qualities are very important to sustain and as well as to bring change in society.
 Nowadays, it is difficult to find good people who are as pure as white. Many times we
are left with the choice of choosing between black & grey, which means evil persons
& normal people who are a mix of good & bad.
 These days, grey color is being increasingly used in fashion industry. As black is
considered as inauspicious by many, grey color is the new choice in ethnic wear too.
Use of grey color is increased so much that it is competing with black color, which is
a famous color in fashion. This makes us realize that change is the only constant thing
in this world. 

Blood is thicker than water

This is an old proverb which has deviated from its original meaning and now implicates that
blood relations (family) are powerful than friendships or love relations. Now, this might be
 true for a certain number of people, but it is not true always. Naturally, our parents and
siblings want to see us happy in our lives and they always try to think the best for ourselves.
But from here only some of the problems start. Every person is different, they have their own
likes and dislikes, own interests and they may be completely independent of that of their
parents’. Let us discuss some of the scenarios here and then at the end we will discuss the
original meaning of this proverb.

Different career choices: This is a very common happening in our society. Parents think of
jobs that will pay well so that their child can lead a very happy and successful life. They think
that it is in the best interest of their child and he/she will realize this later when they get
settled. In some cases, they fail to understand the interests, aspirations of their child. The
child may be more concerned about the journey than the destination. Boys are forced to
follow a certain stream for their future, girls are at times not even allowed to go to high
schools and colleges even when they are good at studies and want to study more. In some
families, girls are forced in a marriage at a young age. Though the parents in both these cases
will be very happy that their child is making a fortune or their daughter is happy with her own
family. But the reality is that their souls are grieving. They are like a bird in a golden cage.

 Different Sexual orientation: Parents usually think (and obviously want) that their
child is attracted to the opposite sex (in orthodox families this attraction should take place
only after the arranged marriage). But when they learn that their child has different sexual
orientation, it hits them hard. They will be unable to accept it and start believing that the child
is suffering from mental illness and in order to control their child’s so-called mental illness,
they resort to some very unethical tortures too.

Let us now discuss the original meaning of the proverb :

The original saying was first used in the Bible as “Blood of the covenant is thicker than the
water of the womb.” Without going into intricacies, it simply means that bloodshed on the
battlefield creates stronger ties than the water of the womb does, or family ties. And this
proverb is 100% true.

GROUP DISCUSSION TOPICS :

1. With greater power comes greater responsibility

2. Is the growing level of competition goof for the youth .
3. Lending hands to someone is better then giving a dole .
4. Organ donation, are we doing enough to spread enough awareness .
5. Is the youth of India swayed by the us of social media in politics .
6. India &its neighbour
7. Moral & Ethics is everyday life
8. Should the government Schemes be named in Hindi why?
9. Winning is what matters whatever may be the cost.
10. Position of women in India compared to others nations .
11. Balance between professionalism & family .
12. Effect of cinema on youth .
13. Are women as goof as men or inferior .
14. Loose lips sink ships
15. Indian are good at being second best but not first .
16. Space research projects are waste of money .
17. Have coaching institute in India just become a source of business .
18. One plus one cannot be two.
19. Bharat Vs India
20. Ball pen Vs Ink pen
21. Tendulkar Vs Dravid
22. Is reservation essential in our education system ?
23. Should India break diplomatic ties with Pakistan
24. Impact of social media on human behaviour & society .
PERSONAL INTERVIEW QUESTION WITH ANSWERS :

1.Tell me about yourself / Describe yourself / walk me through your CV ?

Answer 1:

Thank you, Sir/Ma’am for this opportunity. I am from XYZ City and belong to a
nuclear family. My father is a Central Government Employee and my mother is a
Vice Principal at a private school. My younger sister will appear her CBSE
10th board this year. We are a very close-knit family. On an individual front, I
perceive myself as a confident, conscientious and hardworking individual. I carry
out any task assigned to me without hesitation, provided the instructions are
clear. In the case of doubts, I never hesitate to put forth my questions. I have
always been a fast learner, and I love to keep up my process of learning to figure
out better ways of solving problems. Moreover, I love to compete with my own
past performances than competing with my peers, as I believe that improvement is
always better than perfection!”

Don’t make the mistake of sharing too much personal information in any of your
HR interview questions and answers round. You will not be left with enough time
to sell your experience and relevant technical skills.

Answer 2 :

Well, I am a confident, hardworking and a very professional individual. I have

always carried out all the tasks assigned to me without hesitation, provided the
instructions from my Reporting Managers or seniors were clear. I have also been
a good mentor to my juniors and never hesitate to guide them. On the other hand,
I am a creative person and I love to test my boundaries. In order to do so, I keep
pushing myself to think out of the box!”
 Answer 3:

Hello , I am Shakeel. I am from Delhi. I completed my English Honors from

Hindu College which is affiliated to Delhi University. I completed my twelfth
grade from Delhi Public School with 89% from CBSE Boards. My family includes
my father who is an engineer, my mother who is a lawyer and my brother who is
pursuing his MS in Computer Science from Cornell University. I love playing
chess and have represented my school in various district and state level chess
competitions. I am also a part of Rotary Club where I have participated in
community service at various schools teaching the underprivileged and visiting a
number of old age homes. Being part of the Rotary Club has given me a different
perspective of life which makes me appreciate what I am and where I am.”

2. Tell me about your background ?

Answer

I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from XYZ , Mumbai. I am a

hard-working individual and extremely detail oriented. During college, I loved to
take on challenging assignments even if this meant burning the midnight oil for
months. My degree project took 4 months to complete and it was a resounding
success. I won an award for the same, and it featured in the local newspaper in
the section reserved for “upcoming artists.”

4. What are your strengths and weakness ?

Answer 1.

During the college years, I was heavily involved in college events and activities. My
greatest strength is my ability to multi-task. I played on the Football Team, was on
the organizing committee of the college cultural festival and the Economics
Department Events Committee. With all the activities, I managed to keep an 8.5 GPA
all through my final year! Talking about my weakness, I lack assertiveness. My
inability to say no can put a lot of stress on my time and my ability. However, I am
learning to be more vocal about my capacity and prioritize tasks.”

Answer 2.

I have several strengths namely – I am patient, committed, honest and self-motivated. I

am the biggest dreamer I have ever come across! I forgive easily and hate to keep grudges in
my heart. My greatest weakness is that I don't like getting interrupted when I am seriously
into something. Another one of my weaknesses is that I trust people very easily. As I already
said, I am a very patient person, so I am actively working on this lacuna.”
Answer 3 :

I am a perfectionist and that is my main weakness, which I also think is my strength.

Tip: In your HR interview questions and answers round, avoid confusing answers such as this
one. It might spark a war of words. Instead of this, you need to highlight a skill-set which you
feel has scope for improvement. Remember to summarize what you have been doing to
improve the same. The takeaway here is that your HR round interviewer is not interested to
know about your weakness. Rather s/he is interested to see how well you handle the situation

3. Where do you see yourself in next 3 years from now ?

Answer 1:

“My current goal is to find a career spot that ensures continued growth alongside new
challenges daily. 3 years from now, I see myself as an experienced and reliable senior in the
team and 5 years from now, I assume that I will be ready to take up managerial
responsibilities like product strategy. I want to have a stable career in a single organization
and hope I will get the same wherever I start.”

Answer 2 :

For a beginner like me, these five years play a significant role. Working here can cement my
step in a positive direction. For what I have heard, this organization is as good as it gets. I
can ask no more. I can contribute to my full capabilities in the upcoming years. In return, I
can see myself sharpening my skills. I can feed my knowledge with the experience of the
existing work team. This experience can then be put to use for the progress of the
organization. Having said that, the five years can lay a solid foundation for my career. I plan
to build floors of success on the foundation. This is where I see myself in the upcoming five
years.”

4 . What makes you happy ?

Answer 1:

Success makes me happy. I also feel happy after accomplishing my task or makes me happy
achieving my goals. Holidaying with my family also makes me happy!”

Answer 2:
Exercising energizes me and keeps me happy. I would say that working out on a regular
basis keeps me charged as it keeps my mind and body healthy. I am not a work out freak but I
follow a healthy way of living. After channelizing my extra energy in cardio, I feel charged at
work and tend to deliver better. Going on long rides or weekend trips on my Royal Enfield
cruiser bike, also makes me feel happy.”

5.What is your ideal company or workplace ?

Answer 1:

My ideal workplace or company is a fair one that values my contributions even as a fresher
and encourages me to speak up and share my ideas. It is a place where I can be myself, while
working towards a greater goal.”

Answer 2 :

“My ideal company is the one which can bring forth exciting challenges. Such opportunities
will bring out the best in me as I can use my interests and experiences to grow. I like my
present workplace as it offers all this along with a clean and professional work atmosphere,
and more. But I am looking forward to a company that is actively involved in social welfare,
and your organization does exactly that.”

6.What makes you angry ?

Answer 1 :

“I get angry when I get falsely accused of something that I did not do. Lack of order and
discipline also irritates me, but 4 years of hostel life have taught me to cope and adjust with
other people.”

Answer 2:

“In a team, there are times when I and some of my peers work hard to achieve a goal, while
there are some people who leave their modules incomplete or quit mid-way. At such a
juncture, this load also gets assigned to us, the hardworking lot. I don’t mind helping my
peers out, but when an extra load of work gets assigned to me in the 11 th  hour, I get irritated.
Sometimes, when I know that I cannot do justice to this new module, I politely refuse to take
it up.
7.What are your hobbies ?

Answer 1:

“I am passionate about painting. I have been a painter all along, ever since my childhood.
Even today, I take advanced art classes during the weekends. The whole exercise of
beautifying a blank canvas with colors relaxes me. It is my way of unwinding.”

Answer 2 :

I’m passionate about cooking. I love to stir up a new dish or experiment with a new recipe
every now and then. Every weekend, my friends come over to my place to try out a new dish.
I maintain a journal where I jot down all my kitchen quests. I might publish it as a guide for
home cooks, but that will have to wait until I develop and write down at least a 1000 final
recipes

8. How do you respond to change ?

Answer 1 :

“I am patient, persistent, practical, and always positive. This helps me cope up with change
smartly.”

Answer 2 :

“I try to stay focused on what I am and what I need. This helps me respond to change
effectively.”

9.What are the three important things important for the job ?

Answer 1 :

“Honesty, loyalty, and determination to achieve my team’s target.”

Answer 2:

“Professionalism, growth and a healthy work-life balance are important.”

10.What motivates you ?

Answer 1 :

“I love public speaking. Preparing a presentation and talking about it in front of an

audience, and then getting back to them with answers in the question and answer round,
motivates me! The whole experience is so thrilling. As a Sales Rep, I think building a
connection with my audience is useful, inspiring and exciting.”

Answer 2 :

“Meeting the set target within an assigned deadline motivates me the most. When I do so, I
get a sense of accomplishment and fulfilment. When this is coupled with an award, I feel all
the more motivated. All in all, I like to achieve milestones, so that I can look back at them
and say to myself, ‘Yes, that was my achievement.’ Visible results also motivate me.”

11.If you won 10 core lottery , would you still work ?

Answer 1 :

“Yes, I would still work, to build my career. As far as the lottery money is concerned, I will
buy a huge house for my Mom and Dad.

Answer 2:

“The amount you quoted is not huge, considering the fact that my spouse is a social worker!
In order to sustain my existence and my family’s welfare, I would still keep working.”

12. Why should we hire you ?

Answer 1 :