1. Walk me through your resume.

or
2. Tell me about yourself.
My name is Goutam Birla. I’m from Sanawad.
I am pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and
Engineering from Shivaji Rao Kadam Institute of Technology,
Indore, which is affiliated with RGPV Bhopal. My current CGPA is
7.24.
My hobby is swimming.
My strengths include having leadership qualities and a strong ability
to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
I have skills in Full Stack Development —
On the frontend, I work with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap,
and on the backend, I use Java, JDBC, Servlets, and JSP.
I also have experience with MySQL for database management and
use Git and GitHub for version control.
During my internship at Amstech Inc., Indore, I worked on Java-
based projects, including:
 A management system for Amstech Construction Pvt. Ltd.
 A word count application for count the repetition of words and charcter.
My goal is to work in a reputed company where I can learn, grow,
and contribute to the organization’s success.
Thank you!

3. How did you hear about this position?

"I found out about this job through my college placement cell. When I read the
job details, I felt it matched well with my skills in Java and backend
development, so I applied."

4. Why do you want to work at this company?

"I want to work at this company because I’ve heard good things about your
work culture and the kind of projects you do. I’m really interested in
learning and growing as a developer, and I feel this is the right place where
I can use my skills in Java and backend development, work with experienced
people, and be part of meaningful projects."
5. Why do you want this job?

I want this job because of is perfectly align with my skill and career goal . and I am
ready to contribute with real time project.

6. Why should we hire you?

"You should hire me because I have the skills you need, like Java, backend
development, and database management. I’ve applied them in real projects and
internships, and I’m ready to contribute from day one.

7. What can you bring to the company?

"I can bring my technical skills, fresh ideas, and a strong willingness to
learn. I have experience with Java, backend development, and
databases through my projects and internship. I also bring teamwork,
responsibility, and leadership—like when I worked as a hackathon
coordinator. I’m ready to take on challenges and give my best to help
the company grow."

What are your greatest strengths?

"One of my biggest strengths is my problem-solving ability. I enjoy

understanding issues and finding the best way to fix them. I'm also
good at learning new things quickly, which helps me adapt to new
tools or tasks. In addition, I’m a team player—I work well with others
and always try to contribute to group success. I’m also responsible
and committed to completing my work on time."

7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

"I find it hard to say no because I want to help wherever I can. But I’m
learning that setting boundaries allows me to be more effective and
focused on key responsibilities."
8. What is your greatest professional achievement?
"My greatest professional achievement was winning first prize in a
coding competition at my college. The competition was tested our
problem-solving and programming skills under time pressure
10 Tell me about a challenge or conflict you’ve faced at work, and
how you dealt with it.
"During my internship, I worked on a project where the requirements
kept changing, which made it hard to finish on time. To handle this, I
talked with my team and the supervisor regularly to understand the
changes clearly. I also broke the work into smaller parts to focus on one
thing at a time. This helped us finish the project without losing quality,
and I learned how important communication and flexibility are."

9. Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills.

"I showed leadership when I worked as a Hackathon Coordinator

during the Skitech Innothon event. I helped organize the event,
guided participants, and made sure everything ran smoothly. I
communicated with the team and solved problems quickly to keep
the event on track. This experience taught me how to lead a team,
manage time, and handle challenges."

10.What’s a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at

work?

"During my internship, there was a time when the team decided to

use a tool I thought might slow down the project. I shared my
concerns respectfully with my team and explained why I thought
another option might work better. After discussing, we tried my idea
on a small part of the project, and it improved the process. This
taught me the importance of speaking up politely and being open to
teamwork."

11.Tell me about a time you made a mistake.

During one of my project submissions in college, I added new

features at the last moment and deployed the project without fully
 testing it, due to time constraints. After deployment, I noticed some
unexpected issues during the demo.."

12.Tell me about a time you failed.

"During one of my early projects, I tried to complete a task too quickly

without fully understanding the requirements. As a result, the work
needed a lot of corrections later, which delayed the project. I learned
from this experience to take my time to understand the task clearly
before starting and to ask questions if I’m unsure. Since then, I’ve
improved a lot in planning my work."

22. What are you looking for in a new position?

"I’m looking for a role where I can use my technical skills, work on interesting
projects, and continue to learn and grow as a developer."

23. What type of work environment do you prefer?

"I prefer a collaborative and supportive work environment where team

members communicate openly and help each other grow."

24. What’s your work style?

I am very Focus to my work and also I'm also flexible and open to
feedback, which helps me improve and adapt quickly.

25. What’s your management style?

"I believe in open communication, supporting the team, and setting
clear expectations. I like to encourage collaboration and give people
the space to do their best work."

26. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?

"They would say I am responsible, hardworking, and a team player. I
communicate well and am always willing to help others and learn
new things."
27. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
"I stay calm and focus on breaking the problem into smaller parts. I
prioritize tasks and take one step at a time. If needed, I ask for help
or advice to make sure I handle it well."

28. What do you like to do outside of work?

"I enjoy reading about new technologies, working on small coding
projects, and spending time with my family and friends. I also like
participating in hackathons to challenge myself."

29. Are you planning on having children?

"I prefer to keep my focus on my career during work hours and
manage my personal plans separately. I am committed to giving my
best at work."
(If you want a softer version:
"That’s a personal question, but I am fully focused on my
professional growth right now.")

30. How do you stay organized?

"I use to-do lists and set reminders to keep track of my tasks. I like to
plan my day ahead so I don’t miss deadlines."

31. How do you prioritize your work?

"I focus on tasks based on their importance and deadlines. I handle
urgent or high-impact tasks first and plan the rest around them."

32. What are you passionate about?

"I’m passionate about learning new technologies and solving
problems with code. I enjoy creating projects that can help people or
make work easier."

33. What motivates you?

"I feel highly motivated when I learn something new and
successfully complete my tasks on time."
34. What are your pet peeves?
"I don’t like when there is poor communication because it can cause
confusion. I believe clear communication is very important for
teamwork."

35. How do you like to be managed?

I was managed by someone who gave clear instructions and
supported me throughout the entire process.
36. Do you consider yourself successful?
"I believe I am successful because I am always learning and
improving. Success for me is about growing and reaching new goals
step by step."
37. Where do you see yourself in five years?
"In five years, I see myself as a skilled full stack developer,
contributing to important projects, and possibly leading a team. I
want to keep learning and growing in my career."

38. How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

"I plan to achieve my goals by continuing to learn new technologies,
working on challenging projects, and seeking feedback to improve
my skills."

39. What are your career aspirations?

"My career aspiration is to become an expert full stack developer and
eventually take on leadership roles where I can guide others and
manage projects."

40. What’s your dream job?

"My dream job is one where I can build useful software, solve
challenging problems.

41. What other companies are you interviewing with?

"I am exploring opportunities with a few companies that align with
my skills and interests. However, I am very interested in this
company because of its values and projects."
42. What makes you unique?
"I am a quick learner who focuses on clean and efficient coding. I also
have good teamwork skills and a strong willingness to solve
problems."

43. What should I know that’s not on your resume?

"I have also learned C, C++, and Python, but I haven’t mentioned
them in my resume because I am currently focused on Java
development and advanced technologies in that area."

44. What would your first few months look like in this role?
"In the first few months, I would focus on learning the company’s
systems and processes, contributing to small projects, and building
good relationships with my team."

45. What are your salary expectations?

"I am open to discussing a fair salary based on the responsibilities of
the role and my skills. I trust the company offers competitive
compensation."

46. What do you think we could do better or differently?

"From what I’ve learned, the company is doing great work. If I join, I
would love to bring fresh ideas and look for ways to improve
processes or technologies."

47. When can you start?

"I am available to start as soon as needed, and I can adjust based on
the company’s schedule."

48. Are you willing to relocate?

"Yes, I am open to relocating if the job requires it."

49. How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine?
"I don’t know the exact number, but I would start by calculating the
volume of the limo and a tennis ball, then divide to estimate. It’s a
fun question that shows problem-solving skills!"

50. If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
"I would want to be a dolphin because they are intelligent, social,
and good at solving problems, just like how I like to work in a team
and find solutions."

51. Sell me this pen.

"This pen is more than just a tool; it’s a way to capture your ideas,
sign important documents, and express yourself. It’s reliable,
smooth, and always ready when you need it."

52. Is there anything else you’d like us to know?

"I want to add that I am very eager to learn and contribute. I’m
excited about the possibility of working with your team and growing
together."

53. Do you have any questions for us?

"Yes, I’d like to know more about the team I’d be working with and
what a typical day looks like here. Also, what are the biggest
challenges the company is currently facing?"