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Consulting Engineer
Cisco
6 rounds | 1 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 2.5 Months
Topics: Computer Networking, Python, C, Data Structures, OOPS, DBMS,
Tip 1 : Focus on Computer Networking a lot, be clear with fundamentals.
Tip 2 : Resume and Projects are one thing which can make you stand out.
Tip 3 : Show your out of the box work ethics, exploring new fields, the curiosity to learn, being flexible.
Application process
Where: Other
Eligibility: 7 CGPA
Tip 1 : Be clear with the skills you mention, if you have basic knowledge just write it as Basic Knowledge.
Tip 2 : Write one or two points about your projects, achievements or any positions you held
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date7 Sep 2020
Coding problem0
Apti+Output Based+ Verbal+ Computer Networking
02
Round
Easy
Assignment
Duration3 days
Interview date15 Sep 2020
Coding problem0
An assignment was given to submit with code within 3 days.
03
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date18 Oct 2020
Coding problem1
25 MCQs+ 1 Coding Question
Computer Networking+ OOPS+ DBMS+ Data Structures+ Output Based
1. Minimum Cost Path
Moderate
25m average time
70% success
0/80
Asked in companies
You have been given a matrix of ‘N’ rows and ‘M’ columns filled up with integers. Find the minimum sum that can be obtained from a path which from cell (x,y) and ends at the top left corner (1,1).
From any cell in a row, we can move to the right, down or the down right diagonal cell. So from a particular cell (row, col), we can move to the following three cells:
Down: (row+1,col)
Right: (row, col+1)
Down right diagonal: (row+1, col+1)
04
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration50 Minutes
Interview date25 Oct 2020
Coding problem0
Technical Round - The questions were from Computer Networking, python, the projects I did, my final year projects, Hackathons which I participated and won. A lot of focus was on resume as well. A puzzle was also asked.
05
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration35 Minutes
Interview date2 Nov 2020
Coding problem0
Managerial Round- It had a lot of complex situational questions, to test your mental preparedness in tough situations. Few questions were on my past experiences and team handling ability as well.
06
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 Minutes
Interview date2 Nov 2020
Coding problem0
HR Round- It was mostly the general HR round, with why you wish to join , what are your expectations, what do you know about company, it's products, it's work-culture, competitors and then information given on pay scale.
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