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Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
4 rounds | 4 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Journey
I started preparing for my interviews and jobs during my 3rd year of B.Tech. I took certification in coding one of them was CODECHEF Foundation level certificate
I practiced coding daily on different platforms like coding ninjas, codechef etc. Studied database, operating system, data Structures for getting a strong base and understanding the concepts clearly. I gave many tests like asked by companies during initial rounds.
Application story
I applied on campus. I applied for multipe companies . Companies came in our college to take aptitude and technical tests . After which selected were have to go through another coding exam. Then selected students had to sit for 2-3 rounds of interview which included technical, MR round and HR round.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
Yes i was selected in TCS after going through 2 written test and 3 interviews.
I was very scared as it was my first interview experience but it gave me lot of confidence and knowledge. It told me that the more confident and true you are the more interviewers would encourage you . Even if you dont answer any question correctly but confidence is what matters
Preparation
Duration: 10 months
Topics: Data Structures, database, C++, core java, operating system, web development, algorithms, OOPS concepts
Tip 1 : doing practice continuously. Dont give up if you feel demotived try multiple times.
Tip 2 : giving tests to test your preparation level
Tip 3 : working on projects to get practical knowledge
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: No back and percentage should be above 65%
Tip 1: write whatever you know throughly in the resume
Tip 2: mention all the technical Skills you know and confident with
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Online Coding Interview
Duration120 minutes
Interview date16 Aug 2019
Coding problem1
Test took place in morning shift. The environment was good . Invigilators were very good and cooperative
1. Count vowels, consonants, and spaces
Easy
10m average time
90% success
0/40
Asked in companies
Given a string, write a program to count the number of vowels, consonants, and spaces in that string.
EXAMPLE :
Input: ‘N’= 25, ‘s’ =”Take u forward is Awesome”
Output: 10 11 4
Problem approach
I used string concept to solve the question
02
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date27 Sep 2019
Coding problem1
The interview went for 1 hour appropriately. I was first asked to introduce myself followed by questions from my resume.
1. DBMS Questions
What are the TRUNCATE, DELETE and DROP statements along with examples
Problem approach
Tip 1: you should be having good knowledge of the terms
Tip 2: don't be too quick to answer think and take your time
Tip 3: practice queries
03
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration15 minutes
Interview date27 Sep 2019
Coding problem1
I was mainly asked "How do you know when to solve a problem on your own or to ask for help?"
I was asked if company sends me to some other countries would i resign or accept the offer away from family
1. Puzzle
Mathematical questions were asked
04
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration15 minutes
Interview date27 Sep 2019
Coding problem1
It took place by late evening after clearing rest of the rounds
1. Basic HR Questions
Self Introduction , how can I serve the company and why am i fit for that role
Problem approach
Tip 1: have confidence
Tip 2: dress well
Tip 3: do not panic and be on time.
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