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4 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 3 Months
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS, Operating Systems, OOPS
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Practice Frequently asked Questions for data structures and algorithms. 
Tip 2 : Focus on Complexities as well to be able to answer follow up questions.
Tip 3 : Prepare any one OOPS language thoroughly.

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: Above 7 CGPA
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Put the most relevant experiences at the top.
Tip 2 : Bold the important parts.
Tip 3 : Use numbers and awards to draw attention.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date28 Aug 2018
Coding problem0

Online round conducted via Amcat. This included MCQ based questions related to Java/C++ along with dbms.

02
Round
Medium
Face to Face
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date1 May 2022
Coding problem2

Few Questions over data structures and Java(resume based language) like polymorphism,inheritance,diamond problem etc.

1. Level Order Traversal

Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
WalmartFreshworksAdobe

You have been given a Binary Tree of integers. You are supposed to return the level order traversal of the given tree.

For example:
For the given binary tree

Example

The level order traversal will be {1,2,3,4,5,6,7}.
Problem approach

1. solved using recursion.
2. optimized using queue.

Try solving now

2. Nth Fibonacci Number

Easy
0/40
Asked in companies
SAP LabsHCL TechnologiesWalmart

The n-th term of Fibonacci series F(n), where F(n) is a function, is calculated using the following formula -

    F(n) = F(n - 1) + F(n - 2), 
    Where, F(1) = 1, F(2) = 1


Provided 'n' you have to find out the n-th Fibonacci Number. Handle edges cases like when 'n' = 1 or 'n' = 2 by using conditionals like if else and return what's expected.

"Indexing is start from 1"


Example :
Input: 6

Output: 8

Explanation: The number is ‘6’ so we have to find the “6th” Fibonacci number.
So by using the given formula of the Fibonacci series, we get the series:    
[ 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21]
So the “6th” element is “8” hence we get the output.
Problem approach

1. Solved using recursion.
2. Optimized using DP.

Try solving now
03
Round
Medium
Face to Face
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date29 Apr 2022
Coding problem1

This round was majorly focused on SQL Queries along with some Operating System questions.

1. DBMS Question

What is the difference between inner and outer joins?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Practice all kinds of Joins and use gfg platform to see all type of questions related to this. 
Tip 2 : Have good command over SQL keywords like group by, having.
Tip 3 : Learn about data base normalization techniques.

04
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20 Minutes
Interview date29 Apr 2022
Coding problem2

This round was all about behavioral questions.

1. Basic HR question

Why Blackrock?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Highlight your strengths as per your role which would help the firm to grow.
Tip 2 : Be careful while talking about your weakness.

2. Basic HR Question

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Problem approach

Tip 1 : Read about company background beforehand.
Tip 2 : Develop strong communication skills.

Here's your problem of the day

Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company

Skill covered: Programming

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