Software Developer

Senior Software Engineer

I am a loser who stays at home on weekends while my wife and kids go to Naani Naanu’s place. Atleast I get to drink beer and watch football.

Product Manager

I didn't know how to ride a bicycle until I was 25. I learnt how to ride a bicycle, motorbike and car in 3 weeks because I had a bet with my cousin.

Software Engineer

That I was smallest in my class despite me being 5'10

Welcome to Ask Grapeviners's Private Community

What's fun fact you share during introductions?

Consultant

What's fun fact you share during introductions?- Grapevine

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

So there was one company I was being interviewed at for position of product role. They told me to make a mobile app, not an actual one just on paper but it was a lengthy assignment and took me 5 days to complete it. (Day and night with minimal sleep)
Now in the deep assignment discussion round the interviewer asked me why I built an app. 
In my head the answer was you guys only told me to build it😂😂 but I managed to fake something for sophisticated. 
Mention below if you have some funny interview stories.

Funny interview story

Operations Manager

Welcome to Office Gossip's Private Community

What's your most embarrassing moment in your office

Was sharing screen for internal call when I zoned out and started texting my girlfriend on screen

Chief of Staff

Explained Grapevine to friend, now they think I am weird
I talked about everything from professional posts to emotional ones to layoffs to rants to salaries to grapes
They weren’t convinced, to put it subtly

I introduced well, but the conversation just veered off

Anyone else have a slightly awkward Grapevine conversation story than me? 
Any tips on how to share the app without scaring people off? 
I truly love Grapevine, and I want others to experience it too!

P.S. I remembered a recent question @BiryaniEnthu had asked, I feel I am part of that thread now 😂
https://share.gvine.app/36BmVptNKtwviuDn9

What do you wish people understood better about Grapevine?

I have a job interview coming up and want to get everything right this time. Would appreciate any suggestions.  I usually start by telling where I've done my college from and then talk about the work I've done at my current firm. Anything more that I should add?

What do you say when interviewer asks "Tell me about yourself"

Business Analyst

What’s the ‘fun fact’ you use during ice breakers?

Hi all,

It's this late at night but I still can't sleep. Getting bored already. Any fun memories to share with. I heard somewhere that your secrets are safe with strangers. Since we are strangers you can share some fun secrets here. Also, not you Deepest & darkest ones b'cz everything shared online is not safe. So you know. 😉

You can start with sharing your first day at work. 
Let's hear you out.

Getting bored, Share some fun memories

Network Analyst

Welcome to Business Roles's Private Community

I once interviewed for an internship at this startup that made stuff for pets. I had researched the company inside and out.

I wore this funky shirt with a bird pattern to fit in 'context'. 
Turns out, the CEO was wearing the exact. same. shirt. 
We both just froze for a second, then she started laughing and said, "Okay, you've got the right vibe for this place!"

Weirdly enough, accidentally matching outfits with the boss helped me get the internship. 
I guess sometimes the most awkward moments can actually work in your favour!

Do you have funny/weird internship stories?

Just flabbergasted to realise (again) that all atoms and elements in my body originated 13.8B years ago in big bang.

Anyone has such mindf..k facts to share?

Life beyond by melodysheep (YouTube channel)

Growth Manager

Welcome to Confessions's Private Community

Best way to start a conversation on a first date?

Enjoy some good facts.

I’m sure all of us are above average at at least one thing. It could range from making a mean Maggi to playing an instrument to making new friends to flirting to anything else. What’s yours? 

I like researching in depth about financial products and have a good working knowledge of common topics such as tax, mutual funds, insurance. 😊

What’s your superpower?

I allegedly have a photographic memory that amazes and creeps my peers simultaneously.  
  
 Downside? 
 Can't sleep most of time as I have HD recordings of all my regrets and rejects. Ignorance is a bliss.

[Valentine's] Things not to say on first date

What's the most successful virtual team-building activity you've experienced? Share your creative ideas!

Whats up with this? 

Have you ever put up a non-work related stat on your resume?

New Age Resume - Consulting

Sales Manager

When I am talking to people (irrespective of gender), my instant communication continuer to share an example of same thing they talked about.

Example 
'I went to Mumbai'
'Oh I remember when I went to Mumbai'

'I love mountains'
'Oh I hate mountains, I like beaches better' (nobody even asked for my opinion)

If not this then - Hmmm, yea, okay, Cool, Great, That's nice, sweet, 😊, 🙌, ✌️
And the conversation dies.

There should a third way. What's that?

How do you hold a conversation (text or in person)?

Welcome to IT Company Discussion's Private Community

So it's basically about when something good happens to you, like getting a new job. Do you believe in telling your friends or relatives in advance, before joining? Or do you prefer to share the news on the joining day through LinkedIn or some posts?

The fear I have in my mind is that if I tell them in advance, I might not get the offer or something bad may happen. In the past, my 8 LPA job offer was revoked, and then I landed a 6.5 LPA job, but the package changed to 4 LPA. So I've decided not to tell anyone in advance about what's happening in my life.

Does it happens with you or I'm overthinking much 🤔 

If you think I sound crazy then do let me know how to overcome

Myth or superstition idk what it is !!

Data Scientist

I have a lot of single friends - some girls and guys. Been thinking about throwing a party to get people to meet. Any ideas to make it interesting? Also, how to ensure the folks that get invited are somewhat relevant / relatable to the others - e.g. would inviting 22 year olds and 38 year olds in the same party be a bad idea? if you are one of the invitees what would you expect and would you be willing to split the bill of the party?

What's fun fact you share during introductions?

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