Tip 1: Solve at least 200 coding problems, focusing on pattern recognition, and avoid practicing multiple problems from the same pattern.
Tip 2: Build real-world projects to apply concepts practically. It doesn’t matter which field—Web Development or AI—create a project and understand its concepts thoroughly so that you are prepared to answer any questions.
Tip 3: Revise CS fundamentals (OOPs, DBMS, OS, Networking) and practice mock interviews.
Tip 1: Highlight projects that showcase real-world applications and problem-solving skills.
Tip 2: Keep it concise—focus on relevant skills, internships, and achievements.
Tip 3: Work on your communication skills—they are crucial in MNCs. Clear articulation of your thoughts can set you apart in interviews.
The test was conducted in the morning in a well-structured online environment. Paper 1 consisted of 70 MCQs covering CS fundamentals, aptitude, and technical concepts. Candidates who cleared Paper 1 were allowed to attempt Paper 2, which included two coding problems testing problem-solving efficiency. The test had strict proctoring with webcam and microphone monitoring, and switching tabs resulted in disqualification.

Step 1: Used a brute force approach, checking all substrings and counting character frequencies. This was too slow (O(N³)).
Step 2: Optimized using a divide & conquer approach, where I split the string at characters that appear less than k.
Step 3: Further improved using a sliding window approach to solve in O(N) time complexity, making it efficient.

Brute Force: Considered all possible exchanges but had high complexity.
Mathematical Approach: Used combinatorial methods to calculate permutations with constraints.
Efficient DP Solution: Optimized using dynamic programming to count valid swaps efficiently.
The interview was conducted in person at the company office.
The environment was formal but interactive, with in-depth technical discussions.
The interviewer asked a mix of conceptual and coding questions, focusing on real-world applications.
Topics included Linux commands, SQL queries, AI/ML concepts, Spring Boot, Web Development, and a deep dive into DSA (especially dictionaries and linked lists).


Frequency Calculation: Used a dictionary to store character counts.
Extract Unique Counts: Created a set to filter out unique frequency values.
Return Result: Printed unique characters and sorted unique frequency counts.
Linux Commands: grep, sed, awk, process management, file permissions.
Tip 1: Learn basic Linux commands.
Tip 2: Learn about WSL.
The HR round was conducted in a relaxed and conversational environment. The interviewer focused on understanding my background, career goals, and expectations. The discussion revolved around personal and professional aspects rather than technical skills.
Tell me about yourself and your family.
Tip: Keep it concise, and highlight your education, key projects, and personal interests.
Are you open to relocation? Do you have any restrictions on where you can work?
Tip: Be clear about your preferences, but show flexibility whenever possible.
What is something not mentioned on your resume that we should know about?
Talk about a unique skill, personal experience, or side project that adds value to your profile.
Where do you see yourself in the next few years?
Tip: Align your career goals with the company’s growth opportunities.
Tell me about a failure you faced and how you handled it.
Tip: Pick a real example, explain the lesson learned, and describe how you improved.
What do you value more – success or learning from failures?
Tip: Balance your answer by emphasizing continuous learning and personal growth.

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Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
What is recursion?