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Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
3 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
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Preparation
Duration: 3 months
Topics: Dtaa structure, Algorithm, Java , Operating System, C++
Tip 1 : Try to give mock interview as much as you can
Tip 2 : Good with technical skills
Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: No crieteria
Tip 1 : Mention good projects
Tip 2 : Any internship will be add-on
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date23 Sep 2017
Coding problem1
It was in the morning. We're provided with 60 minutes.
We're provided with desktop as it was online test.
Almost 3-4 interviewer were there.
1. Leap year
Easy
15m average time
80% success
0/40
Asked in companies
You are given a year in the form of an integer 'N', and your task is to check whether the given year is a leap year or not.
Note:
1) A year is said to be a leap year if it has 366 days. Normal years have 365 days.
2) The integer 'N' does not contain any leading zeros.
Problem approach
I simply applied logic for checking the year.
02
Round
Easy
Face to Face
Duration30 minutes
Interview date24 Sep 2017
Coding problem1
It was in the early morning.
I was the first one who selected for the interview.
There were 4 interviewers and they all are especialist in their domain
1. OS Question
What is semaphore.
Different ways to handle your data
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Must have basic understanding about the topic.
Tip 2 : Better to explain them with example.
03
Round
Medium
HR Round
Duration15 minutes
Interview date24 Sep 2017
Coding problem1
It was mid in the afternoon. They called me and said you're shortlisted and come to campus again.
There were 2 interviewers who talked to me and ask different questions regarding my company, my experience in college etc.
It was kind of chit chat but basically they were testing my conversation skills.
1.
Problem approach
Tip 1: You should know about the company(their founder, their verticals etc.)
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