What are some of the most interesting interview questions you have ever been asked?

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I was asked - How does BNY Mellon makes money??

The most interesting question I've been asked in an interview was "how would hiring you make a difference for us, yourself, and your dogs?"

I hate when I get asked if I'm motivated by money. I feel like it's an invitation to lie to the interviewer.

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Hi,

I got selected in Accenture for JAVA-SPRINGBOOT
profile.My joining date is Dec 22. Hr told me that I am a project select and tagged to project already. Can I trust that? Or will I be in pool again and start giving internal interviews once I join Accenture.

Please let me know

Yoe : 2.2

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Average time it takes to hear back from a job after applying?

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I changed jobs twice the past 2 years, but ended up in my worst work experience ever. But I feel like I’ve changed too much now and that looks bad on the CV. I’ve had so many interviews and I am already way pickier than before. Before I would just hop on pretty much the first offer available, which I think it’s one of the reasons I ended up in this situation anyway. Now I feel stuck and don’t know what to do…fact is there is no future in my company for me. Any advice?

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Hello Guys,

IBM India not giving onboarding. Waiting since last year.

Nov 2021:-

• Applied for IBM GBS (Off-Campus) on their brassring portal.

17 Nov 2021:-Gave Assessment.

30 Nov 2021:- Gave Interview.

7 Feb 2022:-  I got my Expression of Interest 

My Questions :-

Why are they taking so much time?
Am I a backup candidate? Or is it because of recession?

Any further insights would be highly appreciated!

Its been 1 year I have got selected.I have completed my Graduation too.

I'm 2022 batch.

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