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3 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
During the lockdown period, I developed an interest in coding and started coding regularly on online coding platforms. This helped me significantly when I applied for various jobs during my placement year.
Application story
I received a Google form to apply for this job from my college placement cell. I applied through it, and later, various rounds of interviews took place, including a coding round.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I think I have the appropriate skills and a good amount of knowledge to prove that I am the right man for the post.
Preparation
Duration: 3 months
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS (C++ & Java), DBMS, Operating Systems, Aptitude, Resume (Projects)
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: Complete at least two good projects and create an attractive resume that highlights all your skills in the best possible way (avoid including any false commitments).

Tip 2: Practice easy to medium-level coding questions from online coding platforms.

Tip 3: Thoroughly prepare everything mentioned in your resume, including Java and SQL.

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

Tip 1: Include projects and experiences in detail.
Tip 2: Create an eye-catching resume that clearly highlights all your skills, including subjects like Data Structures, Java, SQL, etc. Knowledge of databases is a very important skill to showcase if you possess it.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Test
Duration60 mins
Interview date6 Jan 2021
Coding problem2

Timing was in the morning, around 10 a.m. This round was conducted on HackerRank and contained two coding questions of easy to medium level, which varied for all the students taking the test. There were 20 MCQs on topics like Java, Operating Systems, Data Structures, and SQL.
I also took a test for this company last year during the internship season. At that time, the MCQs were based on aptitude and reasoning. Additionally, there were two coding questions, and the timing was divided according to the sections.

1. Nth Element Of Modified Fibonacci Series

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

You have been given two integers ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which are the first two integers of a series and an integer ‘N’. You have to find the Nth number of the series using the Fibonacci rule given by f(x) = f(x - 1) + f(x - 2).

The answer may be very large, return it after modulus 10 ^ 9 + 7.

Note:

The series is 1-based indexed.
Problem approach

I solved the problem using the dynamic programming concept by creating a 1-D array and using the previous two values to calculate the next, ultimately leading to the final result.

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2. Count vowels, consonants, and spaces

Easy
10m average time
90% success
0/40
Asked in companies
Goldman SachsSamsungKaleidofin

Given a string, write a program to count the number of vowels, consonants, and spaces in that string.

EXAMPLE :
Input: ‘N’= 25, ‘s’ =”Take u forward is Awesome”
Output: 10 11 4
Problem approach

Simply keep one set of vowels, start comparing them one by one, and print the non-matching letters. That will be our output.

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02
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration50 mins
Interview date7 Jan 2021
Coding problem2

This round was conducted on Cisco WebEx, and the interviewer was very friendly. Firstly, we were briefly asked to introduce ourselves. Then, he moved on to the CV and asked various questions about the projects, certifications, and internships mentioned. He inquired about the implementation of a few features in some of the projects and also asked about the challenges I faced while working on the projects and how I finally overcame them. He also asked about various skills mentioned in the resume.

1. DBMS Questions

Three DBMS questions were asked:

  1. The difference between the DELETE, TRUNCATE, and DROP commands. (Learn)
  2. Explain the concept of the various types of keys used in DBMS, along with examples. (Learn)
  3. Queries including the GROUP BY and ORDER BY clauses. (Learn)
Problem approach

Good knowledge of DBMS and SQL will help you clear these kinds of questions.

2. Merge Two Sorted Linked Lists

Moderate
15m average time
80% success
0/80
Asked in companies
HSBCAmazonApple

You are given two sorted linked lists. You have to merge them to produce a combined sorted linked list. You need to return the head of the final linked list.

Note:

The given linked lists may or may not be null.

For example:

If the first list is: 1 -> 4 -> 5 -> NULL and the second list is: 2 -> 3 -> 5 -> NULL

The final list would be: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5 -> 5 -> NULL
Problem approach

Divide and conquer algorithm implementation.

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03
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 mins
Interview date7 Jan 2021
Coding problem1

This round started with my introduction. Then, he moved on to behavioral questions to understand how we deal with situations and our thought process.

1. Basic HR Questions

  • What is the most difficult decision you had to make, and how did you make it?
  • Describe a situation that frustrated you and how you dealt with it.
  • When did you feel a great sense of achievement, and why?
Problem approach

Tip 1: Your communication skills and confidence matter a lot.
Tip 2: The way you think and deal with various situations.
Tip 3: A good presentation of your thoughts is very important. Do practice this with some friends before the interview.

Here's your problem of the day

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

Skill covered: Programming

How do you remove whitespace from the start of a string?

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