I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Future Group (Mumbai) in Dec 2017
Interview
Initially, we had a GD Round. The topic for GD was "Effect of Demonetization on various Sectors in India" and "Indian Economy after Demonetization and GST". Later, we were shortlisted for the Role of Assistant Department Manager at Hometown. Interviews were conducted and the results were declared immediately.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me something about your self.
Why MBA after Engineering?
Why didn't you choose a job after Engineering?
Why would you prefer a stores job over technical job?
You have done your MBA in Operations, then why into Marketing and Retail?
Why Retail and not Logistics?
Are you ready to relocate?
Are you ready to work on Public Holidays?
Why Hometown?
Who are the competitors of Hometown?
Did you visit any Hometown Store before coming for the interview? Any suggestion, you would like to give?
What are your strengths and weakness?
Read about retail and merchandising concepts in detail.
I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Future Group (Mumbai) in Nov 2017
Interview
First GD. Then PI. Then final round with COO. They take stress interview.
Overall the process is of average difficulty. It was friendly chat where I was asked many questions about my goals and aspirations. I was also given a detailed background on the kind of work that was expected from me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you deal with stress?
What are your career goals?
Why retail?
