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Data Scientist
Cognizant
2 rounds | 5 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 4 months
Topics: Data Structure, Alogrithms, Java/c++/Python,reasoning, bit manipulation, oops,Database(mysql)
Tip 1 : 2 project is must
Tip 2 : Practice dsa on GeeksforGeeks(atleast 100)
Tip 3 : Communicate well(Practice the Communication)
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 6 CGPA
Tip 1 : don't put like 2 or 3 programming language unnecessarily
Tip 2 : make your summary strong
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 minutes
Interview date16 Sep 2021
Coding problem3
1. DBMS Question
Find out the rank of Employee whose department is OBIEE and Name is rohan?
Problem approach
Tip 1: practice the sql questions on hacker rank
Tip 2: Read the question slow and clearly
Tip 3: Take time to understand the question
2. DBMS Question
How to get 3 Highest salaries records from Employee table?
Problem approach
Tip 1: practice the sql questions on hackerrank
Tip 2:read the question slow and clearly
Tip 3:take time to understand the question
3. All Prime Numbers less than or equal to N
Moderate
10m average time
90% success
0/80
Asked in companies
You are given a positive integer 'N'. Your task is to return all the prime numbers less than or equal to the 'N'.
Note:
1) A prime number is a number that has only two factors: 1 and the number itself.
2) 1 is not a prime number.
Problem approach
.It should be great than 1 so check the number is greater than 1
. Check number is divisible 2 or 3 so in this we neglect all even number or number divisible by 3 ,9,12....
. Then run a for loop from i =5 ;in%i or n%i+2
. So by this we neglect the number which is divisible by 5 or 7 .
02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration20 minutes
Interview date26 Sep 2022
Coding problem2
Timing was morning . Environment was good interviewer was very supportive .
1. Basic HR Question
Tell me about your self ?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Prepare the vocal and communication
Tip 2: Be confident
Tip 3:Don't be fake in the interview
2. Basic HR Question
Where do you see yourself after 5 years?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Prepare the vocal and communication
Tip 2: Be confident
Tip 3:Don't be fake in the interview
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