Placement Papers - Mahindra Satyam
SATYAM PATTERN & INTERVIEW - 18 JAN 2008
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V.Sriram
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Hi Friends
Myself Sriram pursuing my b_tech from CMR institute of technology in ece branch. I am delighted to share my experience. We had Satyam campus recruitment at Vardhaman coll of engg on 17th. This was my first attempt to any interview. I was calm and confident. About 1500 student were going to take the aptitude test. My first hurdle was to clear the aptitude test.
Aptitude test:
It consisted of 15 questions (+1 for correct answer & - .25 for wrong) they are as follows:
1) Logical question about the arrangement of cards.
2) Blood Relation.
3) Pyramids.
4) C program o/p.
5) Age (father & son ).
6) Logical application question.
7) Speed & Distance.
8) Probability.
9) Passage (3).
10) Time & work
11) Compound interest.
12) Analytical question.
If one is perfect with RS AGGARWAL he can easily get through aptitude. One thing my friend don\'t attempt more than 10 questions. I don\'t know exactly but Satyam has an upper cutoff also. So try to keep it between7-10.
Essay writing:
About 350 students cleared the aptitude. We had a pre placement talk. After that we were asked to fill up our \'resume\' & asked to write an essay. The topic given to me was \'Role of media in our society\', I wrote both the positive and negative effect of media.
Interview:
Interview was on 18th. Students were divided into two batch. I was in the morning session. My turn came at 10:30. I kept myself as cool as possible. I kept on telling myself to give the best shot what ever the outcome may be. I was called in
Me: Shall i come in sir ( with a gentle smile ).
Hr: Come in, plz take ur seat.
Me: Thank you sir.
Hr: Tell me about yourself?
Me: I told the answer in a very polite manner. With my tone high such that It should be as clear as possible.
Hr: Tell about ur essay which u wrote yesterday.
Me: Explained the whole thing. About positive & negative effect of media.
Hr: U have written that \'fashion tv\' & wrestling are negative. Is it not needed?
Me: (calmly) It is needed but, at the same time it is making our younger generation more Enthusiastic and they are diverting from studies.
Hr: Is it not thought at home, not to indulge in such activities.
Me : (I was mentally struck, but got a point). Yes sir I completely agree with u. But I Would like to tell u an example of \'Sakthiman\'. A 12 year old child knows if she touch fire would burn. Then also she burnt herself as she thought her heros would come and save her.
Hr: (partially satisfied) Tell me ur areas of interest?
Me: I am good in digital communication & STLD.
Hr: Tell me any three topics in DC & explain?
Me: I explained completely with good eng & my tone high & was fully confident
Hr: Asked questions on what I had told
Me: Answered all questions.
Hr: Any questions for me?
Me: As a SATYAM aspirant what all additional skills I have to learn before joining ur Org?
Hr: All additional skills will be trained by the institution u will be joinig.(explained for about 2-3 min ).
Me: (I became a good listner. Showing full interest on what he is talking about) Thank You sir for interviewing me. Have a nice day. (gentle smile, shake hands & then left).
The results were declared at night 10:30. I was selected and I am a SATYAMITE now.
Myself Sriram pursuing my b_tech from CMR institute of technology in ece branch. I am delighted to share my experience. We had Satyam campus recruitment at Vardhaman coll of engg on 17th. This was my first attempt to any interview. I was calm and confident. About 1500 student were going to take the aptitude test. My first hurdle was to clear the aptitude test.
Aptitude test:
It consisted of 15 questions (+1 for correct answer & - .25 for wrong) they are as follows:
1) Logical question about the arrangement of cards.
2) Blood Relation.
3) Pyramids.
4) C program o/p.
5) Age (father & son ).
6) Logical application question.
7) Speed & Distance.
8) Probability.
9) Passage (3).
10) Time & work
11) Compound interest.
12) Analytical question.
If one is perfect with RS AGGARWAL he can easily get through aptitude. One thing my friend don\'t attempt more than 10 questions. I don\'t know exactly but Satyam has an upper cutoff also. So try to keep it between7-10.
Essay writing:
About 350 students cleared the aptitude. We had a pre placement talk. After that we were asked to fill up our \'resume\' & asked to write an essay. The topic given to me was \'Role of media in our society\', I wrote both the positive and negative effect of media.
Interview:
Interview was on 18th. Students were divided into two batch. I was in the morning session. My turn came at 10:30. I kept myself as cool as possible. I kept on telling myself to give the best shot what ever the outcome may be. I was called in
Me: Shall i come in sir ( with a gentle smile ).
Hr: Come in, plz take ur seat.
Me: Thank you sir.
Hr: Tell me about yourself?
Me: I told the answer in a very polite manner. With my tone high such that It should be as clear as possible.
Hr: Tell about ur essay which u wrote yesterday.
Me: Explained the whole thing. About positive & negative effect of media.
Hr: U have written that \'fashion tv\' & wrestling are negative. Is it not needed?
Me: (calmly) It is needed but, at the same time it is making our younger generation more Enthusiastic and they are diverting from studies.
Hr: Is it not thought at home, not to indulge in such activities.
Me : (I was mentally struck, but got a point). Yes sir I completely agree with u. But I Would like to tell u an example of \'Sakthiman\'. A 12 year old child knows if she touch fire would burn. Then also she burnt herself as she thought her heros would come and save her.
Hr: (partially satisfied) Tell me ur areas of interest?
Me: I am good in digital communication & STLD.
Hr: Tell me any three topics in DC & explain?
Me: I explained completely with good eng & my tone high & was fully confident
Hr: Asked questions on what I had told
Me: Answered all questions.
Hr: Any questions for me?
Me: As a SATYAM aspirant what all additional skills I have to learn before joining ur Org?
Hr: All additional skills will be trained by the institution u will be joinig.(explained for about 2-3 min ).
Me: (I became a good listner. Showing full interest on what he is talking about) Thank You sir for interviewing me. Have a nice day. (gentle smile, shake hands & then left).
The results were declared at night 10:30. I was selected and I am a SATYAMITE now.
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