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2 rounds | 4 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
I studied and practiced coding questions from various YouTube channels. Initially, it was difficult to maintain discipline with my practice, but later I started setting routines and small targets. This approach helped me a lot during my journey.
Application story
I applied through my college portal. I was shortlisted based on my resume and then appeared for the technical interview. Finally, I had a brief HR discussion.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I had strong knowledge and hands-on experience with C++, DSA, and mathematics. Apart from this, I focused on improving my communication skills, especially formal English speaking. I also gained valuable experience solving problems on various competitive coding platforms.
Preparation
Duration: 12 months
Topics: Data Structures, OOP, Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Basic Algebra, Geometry
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: Do at least 3–4 good projects.

Tip 2: Practice at least 100 questions of various types.

Tip 3: Set small targets, establish a routine, and follow it consistently.

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: No criteria, (Salary Package - 10 LPA)
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1: Include at least 3–4 good projects if you have no work experience; if you are experienced, two projects are sufficient.
Tip 2: Maintain a good structure and try to improve ATS compatibility over time.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Hard
Face to Face
Duration50 minutes
Interview date19 Jun 2024
Coding problem3

Timings: Afternoon (around 1 PM)
Environment: Office meeting room

1. Reverse Words In A String

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

You are given a string 'str' of length 'N'.


Your task is to reverse the original string word by word.


There can be multiple spaces between two words and there can be leading or trailing spaces but in the output reversed string you need to put a single space between two words, and your reversed string should not contain leading or trailing spaces.


Example :
If the given input string is "Welcome to Coding Ninjas", then you should return "Ninjas Coding to Welcome" as the reversed string has only a single space between two words and there is no leading or trailing space.
Problem approach

Tip 1: Logic is important.
Tip 2: Provide a detailed explanation to the interviewer.

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2. Min-Max

How can you find the minimum and maximum numbers among a million numbers? Which data structures are suitable for this problem?

Problem approach

Tip 1: Think it over before answering.
Tip 2: Be confident.

3. Triangle with the largest perimeter

Easy
10m average time
90% success
0/40
Asked in company
HCL Technologies

You are given an array of positive integers ‘ARR’ of size ‘N’. The task is to return the largest perimeter of a triangle with a non-zero area, having any three elements of ‘ARR’ as its sides. If it’s impossible to form such a triangle, return 0.

Example:
‘N’ = 4, and ‘ARR’ = [2, 3, 4, 2]

For a triangle, the largest side should be strictly less than the sum of the other two sides. The triplet [2, 2, 4] cannot form a triangle as ‘4 = 2 + 2’. Here, two valid triangles can be formed, having sides as:
1. [2, 3, 4], with perimeter ‘9’.
2. [2, 2, 3], with perimeter ‘7’.

So, you should return ‘9’ as the answer.
Note:
The array ‘ARR’ contains at least three integers, i.e., ‘N >= 3’.
Problem approach

Tip 1: Think calmly and take your time.
Tip 2: Be confident in your answer.
Tip 3: Follow a step-by-step approach.

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02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration10 minutes
Interview date1 Jul 2024
Coding problem1

Timings: evening

1. HR questions

  • What programming languages do you know?
  • What difficulties did you face while managing a function in your college?
  • Are you willing to relocate?

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