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Software Engineer
Gigaforce
3 rounds | 5 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Journey
My résumé was really strong, so I was confident I would hear from them when I applied off-campus for this position. In March, I finally received a call for an interview. I was chosen as a full-time employee after three rounds of interviews.
Application story
I submitted an off-campus application through Internshala in November 2022, received an interview call in March 2023, and there were ultimately three rounds of interviews. The first two rounds were technical, and the last round was HR.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I was chosen because I was sure of my preparation and because I only included things on my résumé that I was certain about.
Preparation
Duration: 3 months
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS, Java Basics, SQL, DBMS
Tip 1 : Be confident when responding to all of the interview questions.
Tip 2 : Thoroughly prepare for OOPS.
Tip 3 : Solve more and more problems on all platforms. : GFG, LeetCode
Application process
Where: Other
Eligibility: Regardless of their stream, everyone is eligible.
Tip 1 : Have solid projects on your résumé, first.
Tip 2 : Be well-versed in Java OOPS and DBMS.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration50 Minutes
Interview date9 Mar 2023
Coding problem1
Initially, a linkedList-related question was posed, then I was questioned about data base connectivity and the distinction between a SQL- and a NON-SQL-based database, and last I asked the interviewer some questions concerning my work.
1. Add Two Numbers As Linked Lists
Moderate
20m average time
80% success
0/80
Asked in companies
You are given two non-negative numbers 'num1' and 'num2' represented in the form of linked lists.
The digits in the linked lists are stored in reverse order, i.e. starting from least significant digit (LSD) to the most significant digit (MSD), and each of their nodes contains a single digit.
Calculate the sum of the two numbers and return the head of the sum list.
Example :
Input:
'num1' : 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> NULL
'num2' : 4 -> 5 -> 6 -> NULL
Output: 5 -> 7 -> 9 -> NULL
Explanation: 'num1' represents the number 321 and 'num2' represents 654. Their sum is 975.
02
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration45 Minutes
Interview date14 Mar 2023
Coding problem2
After being asked to create a table in SQL and insert some data into it, as well as run select, delete, and update queries on it, I was then given a normal puzzle to solve. Next, I talked about my projects, where I had to give an explanation for one of the projects I had listed on my résumé and field some project-related questions.
1. Puzzle
How do we measure forty-five minutes using two identical wires, each of which takes an hour to burn?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Complete every standard puzzle on every platform.
Tip 2 : Practice all the puzzles thoroughly.
Tip 3 : If you get stuck in the middle, be confident and patient.
2. DBMS Question
I was instructed to use SQL to construct a table, insert the data, and do select, remove, and update operations on the data.
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Be knowledgeable about your projects and the database connectivity.
Tip 2 : Be well-versed in SQL.
Tip 3 : Practice writing SQL queries is the next tip.
03
Round
Medium
HR Round
Duration30 Minutes
Interview date22 Mar 2023
Coding problem2
After introducing myself, I was asked a few usual HR questions, after which I questioned the HR about my role, my responsibilities, and the company's work culture.
1. Basic HR Question
What experience do you have that would be relevant to this role?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Be truthful when responding to all of those questions.
Tip 2 : Before the interview, thoroughly prepare for all common HR questions.
Tip 3 : Prepare a few questions to put to the HR after the interview. It demonstrates the candidate's eagerness to the company.
2. Basic HR Question
What do you know about our company’s product/services?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : The first piece of advice is to thoroughly research the company and all of its products.
Tip 2 : Review the interviewer's experience and tech stack.
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Skill covered: Programming
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