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Graduate Engineer Trainee
JSW
3 rounds | 17 Coding
problems
Rejected
Interview preparation journey
Journey
JSW's innovative and sustainable presence in various sectors including Steel, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement, etc. is helping the Group drive India’s economic growth. The company came to our college for the Graduate Engineer Trainee position. There were 4 rounds conducted: Resume Shortlisting, JSW Common Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Around 250 students participated in the drive, out of which 100 got left after the resume screening round, and finally, 10 students got selected after all rounds.
Application story
I applied for JSW when it came to our college for a campus drive. It conducted 4 rounds in total: Resume Shortlisting, JSW Common Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Around 250 students participated in the drive, out of which 100 got left after the resume screening round, and finally, 10 students got selected after all rounds.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I was rejected for this role after Group Discussion Round as the students in my group discussion were more strong in debating and communication skills.
Preparation
Duration: 2 months
Topics: Data Structures, Database, Operating System, Python, General Knowledge Topics (for group discussion)
Tip 1: The resume screening round is essential, so prepare your strong resume.
Tip 2: Have good speaking and debate skills for group discussion
Tip 3: Study data structures and algorithms in detail
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 60% in 10th, 12th and graduation
Tip 1: Prepare your resume according to the Job Description
Tip 2: Mention strong projects in your resume
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 mins
Interview date18 Dec 2021
Coding problem9
This round was conducted on the Calyxpod platform and was 60 minutes long. It had 60 questions about data structures, databases, aptitude, and operating systems.
1. Software Engineering Question
What is the purpose of the planning phase of the SDLC?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Read the data structures MCQs available on the net
Tip 2: Read the question carefully and answer according to it
2. Output Question
import math
abs(math.sqrt(49))
What will be the output of this code?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Read the data structures MCQs available on the net
Tip 2: Read the question carefully and answer according to it
3. Output Question
What is the output of the following code?
print(min(max(False,-30,-4), 12,7))
Problem approach
Tip 1: Read the data structures MCQs available on the net
Tip 2: Read the question carefully and answer according to it
Tip 3: Solve output questions using pen and paper
4. OS Questions
What is the ready state of a process?
What are the two basic types of operating systems?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Read the operating system MCQs available on the net
Tip 2: Read the question carefully and answer according to it
5. Networking Question
A system that has 32-bit virtual addresses & 1 KB page size, it is not practical to use one-level page tables for translating virtual to a physical address, due to the:
Problem approach
Tip 1: Read the operating system MCQs available on the net
Tip 2: Read the question carefully and answer according to it
6. Puzzle
In a shower, 5 cm of rain falls. The volume of water that falls on 1.5 hectares of ground is:
Problem approach
Tip 1: Solve aptitude questions using pen and paper
Tip 2: Practice aptitude questions
7. Puzzle
A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, what is the length of the platform?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Solve aptitude questions using pen and paper
Tip 2: Practice aptitude questions
8. Puzzle
In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:
Problem approach
Tip 1: Solve aptitude questions using pen and paper
Tip 2: Practice aptitude questions
9. SQL MCQs
1. Select the correct SQL query which finds all the cities with temperature, condition, and humidity whose humidity is in the range of 63 to 79
2. Which of the following do you need to consider when you make a table in SQL?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Practice writing SQL queries
Tip 2: Read the question carefully
02
Round
Easy
Group Discussion
Duration30 mins
Interview date14 Jan 2022
Coding problem1
Is immigration, i.e. people moving to another country for a job good or not?
1. GD Question
Is immigration, i.e. people moving to another country for a job good or not?
Problem approach
I approached the group discussion in a way that is both bad and good, bad for the country but good for the people themselves. As India has a reservation system which offers more facilities and jobs to the people in quota, thus they are left with no other option except to immigrate to other country.
03
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration30 mins
Interview date27 Jan 2022
Coding problem7
This was a personal interview consisting of technical as well as HR questions. It was 30 minutes long. The interviewer was good, seems he was too experienced in the field.
1. Project based question
Explain any one of your projects in detail
Problem approach
Tip 1: Prepare one project which you can explain easily
Tip 2: Be ready for cross-questioning
2. Data Structure based question
What are linear and non-linear data structures?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Explain your answer with examples
Tip 2: Be ready for cross-questioning
3. OOPs based question
What is a constructor? Explain the types of constructors?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Study the constructor and destructor in detail
Tip 2: Answer confidently
4. OS based question
Do you know memory management? Explain it.
Problem approach
Tip 1: Study the operating system in brief
Tip 2: Answer confidently
5. DBMS based question
What is normalization?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Explain normalization along with 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF
Tip 2: Answer confidently
6. SQL based question
What is the syntax for inserting the data in the table in SQL?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Have knowledge of the syntax of SQL queries
Tip 2: If you can write and not explain, take permission to write in the chat box
7. HR question
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Problem approach
Tip 1: Speak the truth, no matter what are your strengths
Tip 2: Try to speak weakness, which shouldn't hamper company's growth
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Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
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