Company Name: ICICI Lombard
Position: Sales Manager
Location: Not specified
Application Process: I applied via a referral and was interviewed in July 2020.
Interview Rounds:
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Round 1 - One-on-one Round:
- Questions Asked:
- Why do you want to change the job?
- How much hike are you expecting?
- Why do you want to join ICICI Lombard?
- Technical questions related to the job profile.
- Last employer and achievements.
- What can you do if we hire you?
- Your Approach: I focused on aligning my career goals with the company’s vision and emphasized my relevant experience. For the hike question, I provided a realistic expectation based on industry standards.
- Outcome: Successfully cleared the round.
- Questions Asked:
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Round 2 - One-on-one Round:
- Questions Asked: Similar to Round 1, with deeper technical questions about sales strategies and insurance products.
- Your Approach: I elaborated on my past experiences and how they could benefit ICICI Lombard. I also demonstrated my knowledge of the insurance sector.
- Outcome: Cleared this round as well.
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Round 3 - HR Round:
- Questions Asked: General HR questions about my background, expectations, and cultural fit.
- Your Approach: I maintained a professional yet friendly tone, ensuring my answers reflected my enthusiasm for the role and company.
- Outcome: Successfully cleared the HR round.
Preparation Tips:
- Focus on a strong self-introduction.
- Brush up on your English language skills.
- Be thorough with technical aspects of your current profile and the role you’re applying for.
Conclusion:
Overall, the interview process was smooth and well-structured. I felt prepared, but I could have researched more about ICICI Lombard’s recent initiatives to stand out. My advice to future candidates is to be confident, articulate, and well-versed with both technical and HR aspects of the role.