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Trainee Software Engineer
HSBC
4 rounds | 4 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Journey
In my college life I planned that I will start learning DSA from the first year but I could not. So, I started DSA from the fourth semester and along with DSA, I also learned development because that is what I wanted to be.
Application story
I applied for this role through campus drive, after applying I prepared for it and that preparation paid off at the end.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I was giving correct explanation for my solutions in the coding round. I also built the optimal solution starting from the brute force algorithm which also added to my points.
Preparation
Duration: 3 months
Topics: Data Structures, Computer Networks, Object Oriented Programming, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Database Management Systems.
Tip 1: Firstly I would suggest don't go for all the technical languages; no one cares how many you are aware of the thing which matters is even in one language how much you know in depth.
Tip 2: While choosing one or two technical languages for the interview phase, please make sure you have done at least 2-3 projects in that. Because most questions come from the project phase only be prepared.
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 6.5 CGPA atleast
Tip 1 : In Resume don't portray your false image only mention only those things in which you are good enough.
Tip 2 : Mention at least 2-3 projects in your resume with at least one internship. And mention all you achievements and certifications.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration90 minutes
Interview date11 Jan 2021
Coding problem1
1. Sort Array
Moderate
15m average time
85% success
0/80
Asked in companies
You are given an array consisting of 'N' positive integers where each integer is either 0 or 1 or 2. Your task is to sort the given array in non-decreasing order.
Note :
1. The array consists of only 3 distinct integers 0, 1, 2.
2. The array is non-empty.
Problem approach
I solved that question with the approch which gives less complex. Please don't go for brute solution
02
Round
Easy
Group Discussion
Duration30 minutes
Interview date28 Jan 2021
Coding problem1
The second round was psychometric round in which they put up questions based on mental level.
1. Psychometric test
In psychometric test your mind should be stable because they asked the same question in two different way for checking that are you giving the same answers in both the rounds or not.
03
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration40 minutes
Interview date15 Feb 2021
Coding problem1
In technical round firstly he asked me my level in each technical languages which I mention in my resume then he asked some common questions on that. After that he moved to operating system and cloud. And in last 10 minutes he asked questions from my projects and what's my contribution in those projects.
1. Puzzle
He asked me some questions on the realistic problem.
04
Round
Hard
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date26 Feb 2021
Coding problem1
1. Basic HR Questions
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about your internship.
What are some major challenges that you faced while doing your projects?
What is HSBC according to you?
Why do you want to join HSBC?
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
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