Mercor interview experience Real time questions & tips from candidates to crack your interview
SDE - 1
Mercor
2 rounds | 9 Coding
problems
Rejected
Interview preparation journey
Journey
I applied for a Software Developer position at Mercor through their career portal after seeing the job listing on LinkedIn. The application process was straightforward, and I received an email invitation for the first round within a week.
Application story
I applied for a Software Developer position at Mercor through their career portal after seeing the job listing on LinkedIn. The application process was straightforward, and within a week, I received an email invitation for the first round.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I was rejected for this job role because I lacked some of the skills required for the position.
Preparation
Duration: 2 Months
Topics: Data Structures, Pointers, OOPS, Algorithms, Dynamic Programming
Tip 1: Practice DSA questions daily.
Application process
Where: Linkedin
Eligibility: Above 7 CGPA
Tip 1: Mention good projects.
Tip 2: Also mention internship experience.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration60 minutes
Interview date8 Feb 2024
Coding problem6
The interviewer asked about my past projects, focusing on my coding experience and problem-solving skills. Additionally, there were questions about cloud computing.
2. DBMS
Why is the use of DBMS recommended? Explain by listing some of its major advantages. (Learn)
3. Operating System
Enumerate the different RAID levels.
4. DBMS
What is Join?
5. Cloud Computing
What are the main constituents that are part of the cloud ecosystem? (Learn)
6. Cloud Computing
What are some of the key features of Cloud Computing?
02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date10 Feb 2024
Coding problem3
The HR interview was more about understanding my personality, career aspirations, and how well I would fit into Mercor’s culture. We discussed my motivations, teamwork experiences, and how I handle challenges at work.
1. HR Question
How do you handle stress, pressure, and anxiety?
2. HR Question
Tell me about a time when you experienced difficulty at work while working on a project.
3. HR Question
What are the 5 hardest interview questions?
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
What is recursion?
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