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Associate Software Engineer

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2 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
After securing a decent rank in the JEE examination, I was admitted to the JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, to pursue a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering. It was the year 2020. I was very excited to stay away from home in the college hostel for the first time. I truly enjoyed my college life. Each year taught me many skills. Finally, in my final year, the placement season started, and I began appearing for interviews.
Application story
The company (Accenture) visited our campus around August 2023 and we were required to apply on their platform with our details. The first round of the interview process was conducted on the campus itself and the other two were online.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
Accenture generates a combined overall score from all the interview rounds. Based on this score, they select or reject candidates. Fortunately, I was selected by Accenture as my overall score was above their selection criteria.
Preparation
Duration: 10 months
Topics: Data Structures and Algorithms, Aptitude, Operating System, Java, Database Management System, Object Oriented Programming, Computer Networks
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: While preparing for DSA, both topic coverage and practising questions are important. First, solve easy to medium questions for most of the topics and then switch to medium to hard questions.

Tip 2: Do one thing at a time. First, complete DSA, then do development, but keep solving DSA questions for revision so that you don't forget the concepts.

Tip 3: Be true to yourself always. This is very important.

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: No criteria
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1: Use a single font and colour (preferably black) in your resume. 

Tip 2: Keep adding projects to your resume as you complete them. 

Tip 3: Always provide accurate information in your resume.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Test
Duration30 minutes
Interview date7 Sep 2023
Coding problem2

The round was held on 7th Sept, 2023 at 10 A.M.
It was conducted in the computer labs of our college.
There were invigilators of the Accenture procuring for the test.
We were required to bring our own laptops and the mic and camera were on.

1. Anagram Pairs

Moderate
30m average time
60% success
0/80
Asked in companies
IBMTata Consultancy Services (TCS)Optum

You are given two strings 'str1' and 'str1'.


You have to tell whether these strings form an anagram pair or not.


The strings form an anagram pair if the letters of one string can be rearranged to form another string.

Pre-requisites:

Anagrams are defined as words or names that can be formed by rearranging the letters of another word. Such as "spar" can be formed by rearranging letters of "rasp". Hence, "spar" and "rasp" are anagrams. 

Other examples include:

'triangle' and 'integral'
'listen' and 'silent'
Note:
Since it is a binary problem, there is no partial marking. Marks will only be awarded if you get all the test cases correct. 
Problem approach

Step 1: Convert each string into a char array.
Step 2: Sorted the two arrays.
Step 3: Compare the two arrays at each index.
Step 4: If at any index the letters do not match then return 'no' otherwise return 'yes'.

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2. 0 1 Knapsack

Moderate
0/80
Asked in companies
DunzoMedia.netMathworks

Rob has gone to Mars to collect some stones. The bag he carries can hold a maximum weight of M. M stones are weighing from 1 to M on Mars. There are N stones on Mars that are similar to the ones on Earth. Find the number of stones he can bring from Mars such that none are similar to any stone on Earth.

Problem approach

Step 1: Sorted the stones on Mars and Earth in ascending order of their weights in the array.

Step 2: Iterated through the Mars and Earth arrays and checked if the stones on Mars are unique from the ones present on Earth, keeping their count in a variable. 

Step 3: If the stone on Mars is lighter, incremented the pointer on the Mars array, and if the one on Earth is lighter, incremented the pointer on the Earth's array. If both stones were of equal weight, incremented both pointers. 

Step 4: Returned the variable storing the count of the unique stones present on Mars.

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02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20 minutes
Interview date18 Oct 2023
Coding problem3

The was scheduled in the morning for 10:20 A.M. But it was delayed and finally held at around 1 P.M.
It was a video call.

1. HR Round

Firstly, I was asked to introduce myself and then cross-questioned me on what I told in my introduction.

Problem approach

Tip 1: Prepare an introduction of yourself beforehand only. It is a very common question and is asked 100% of the time.
Tip 2: Be clear and true.
Tip 3: Be ready to be asked the questions on what you said.

2. HR Question

I was asked about whether or not I have ever held some position of responsibility and managed people.

Problem approach

Tip 1: The questions are asked on what to explain to the interviewer.
Tip 2: Always answer with full honesty as the interviewer is smart enough to catch if you lie.

3. HR Question

Since my hometown is Agra, was asked whether tourism in Agra due to its heritage is draining out the resources in the city.

Problem approach

Tip 1: In such questions, explain your viewpoint on the topic.
Tip 2: Give reasons to support your answer.

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