It was a simple process where I was asked to come in for a part time position of a bookkeeper in thier MG store. Where the manger basically just asked me about the timings and my availability.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Crossword (Mumbai) in Jan 2018
Interview
I was there for the process from college campus
GD
PI
I cleared the gd but hr told she will conduct 2 to 3 PIs
But I appeared only 1 and she dint tell the result and said she will communicate to the college placement team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself ?
Why sales?
What did you do in your internship?
Next question were on my internship
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Crossword (Mumbai) in Jan 2011
Interview
18/01/11
- I mentioned my interest to work for Crossword Bookstores to a friend who sent a reference for me to their Sr. Manager.
- I met the Sr. Manager for more than an hour and the interview went exceptionally great. I told them i am not from the Retails background but I am a self motivated person, an author and I am very much interested to learn. I told her my CTC and also offered to work for lesser salary as i was looking for a career change.
- Her response was that the Retail Industry of Books needs people like me who are passionate about reading.
Four months later - 05/04/11
- After writing the Sr. manager a couple of emails with absolutely no reply, I had given up all the hopes.
- The HR writes to me after four months saying they have found a job opportunity for me.
- The HR interviews me for another hour and a half and once again, the interview goes exceptionally well. I emphasis on the fact that I am willing to learn and take risks.
- Once again, no reply for several months
The conclusion
The friend calls me and tells me that they didnt want to hire me because i am an Author and it contradicts with their policies. Till today, I have received no formal reply from them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We dont think we will be able to pay you as much as you earn in your current media industry. Is that okay?