Aptitude Test : 60 Minutes
Quantitative : 0 Minutes
Reasoning / Analytical : 0 Minutes
Verbal English : 0 Minutes
Technical : 0 Minutes
Details of types of questions asked in each of the sections:
It was a general Aptitude test - simple mathematical questions, around 10 - 15 Verbal questions and around 5 HR
questions - your three strengths, why did you choose Michelin

No Technical Interview

There were three rounds of HR interview - one in the campus and the other two in Chennai. They were mainly
targeting on testing my willingness to work with the company. In the first interview general questions like tell me
about yourself; what is the difference between a manager and a leader; which situation is more important - a leader
being a manager or a manager being a leader; how did you come to know about Michelin, explain your strengths
(this is the key area where you could impress them the best) were asked. The next two interviews were mainly
focussed on testing the communication skills and if I was willing to have a long term commitment with the
company. Questions posed - The first question was Take me through your resume (stress your academic and
extra-curricular achievements); how would you like to see yourself within the next 5 years; explain about your
trainings and projects; how do you visualize Michelin - as a universal company or the one dominating in only one
country; what do you expect would be your role technically in the company ( the rubber compounding); why do
you think the setting up of a plant in India is required (the climatic conditions and the road system in India is
completely different as compared to othere European, American or Asian countries. The tyres working excellently
there could not be expected to show the same efficiency here. The initial components during the rubber
compounding has to be varied accordingly and suitably the products have to brought out); what profile do you
prefer more - leading or technical ( quality management); what would you prefer taking up as your first assignment
- technical or management; is it fine for you to work abroad?

Stay cool. Speak out clearly. Try explaining your strengths with real time situations where you had proved them.
You are always free to ask queries at the end of the interview. Make sure you ask them the most relavant and
impressing questions, this would be an added advantage. "Tell me about yourself" is one most common question,
so remember to include all your strengths here. Have an overview of the company's profile before you go into the
interview room. This always helps in any interview. Also be sincere while answering the HR questions in the initial
Aptitude test, they try to cross check your opinions.
Be confident and you will definitely clear off the interview..

The 3 interviewers who interviewed me were from 3 different nationalities - France, US and UK. It was a bit tough
to understand the French HRs language, so needed a bit more concentration.
They were very friendly and there was nothing to be tensed about