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Associate Software Engineer

3 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Selected candidate experience

Interview preparation journey

Journey

It was an easy-to-moderate interview journey overall. The questions asked were mostly based on fundamental concepts, so having a strong grasp of the basics made a significant difference. The interviewers focused more on how well I could explain my understanding and approach to solving problems rather than asking overly difficult or tricky questions. One key factor that helped throughout the process was communication skills. Being able to clearly express my thoughts, answer confidently, and interact effectively with the interviewers played an important role. The rounds felt more like discussions, where the interviewers aimed to evaluate my thought process and practical understanding. For anyone preparing for similar interviews, I recommend focusing on strengthening your fundamentals and practicing how to communicate your answers clearly. If you are confident in your basics and can present your ideas effectively, the interview rounds become much easier to navigate.

Application story

I applied for the Associate Software Engineer (ASE) role at Accenture through my college’s on-campus placement drive. The application process began when our placement cell shared the opportunity with eligible students. After registering through the placement portal and submitting the required details, my profile was shortlisted for the next stages of the recruitment process. The first step of the selection process was an online assessment that evaluated aptitude, logical reasoning, and basic technical knowledge. After clearing the assessment round, I was shortlisted for the interview stage. The interview mainly focused on fundamental technical concepts, problem-solving ability, and communication skills. The interviewer also asked about my academic background, projects, and interest in technology. Overall, the process was smooth and well-structured. Candidates with strong fundamentals, clear communication skills, and a positive attitude could perform well in the rounds. After successfully clearing all the stages, I received the offer for the Associate Software Engineer role at Accenture.

Preparation

Duration: 3 Months

Topics: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, SQL, TypeScript, C++, Python

Tip

Tip 1: Be good at whatever you have written on your resume.

Tip 2: Revise your concepts.

Tip 3: Be confident and speak clearly.

Application process

Where: Campus

Eligibility: 6.5 CGPA, (Salary: 4.6 LPA)

Resume tip

Tip 1: Highlight skills and projects clearly.

Tip 2: Keep it simple and relevant.

Interview rounds

Round

Easy

Online Coding Interview

Duration60 minutes

Interview date31 Aug 2023

Coding problem2

1. Eating Candies

Moderate

0/80

Alice and Bob are eating a row of n candies. The size of the i-th candy is given by a_i. Alice eats from the left, and Bob eats from the right.

The game unfolds in alternating moves, with Alice starting first.

Move 1 (Alice): Alice eats exactly one candy from the left.
Subsequent Moves: On their turn, a player must eat one or more candies from their side such that the total size of candies eaten in their current move is strictly greater than the total size eaten by the opponent in their previous move. They should eat the minimum number of candies required to satisfy this condition.
Game End: If a player cannot meet the "strictly greater" condition, they eat all remaining candies on their side, and the game immediately ends.