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a team lead
1w (edited)
Why are women still asked such personal questions in interview?
I recently went for an interview… and honestly, m still trying to process what just happened. Instead of being asked about my skills, experience, or how I could add value to ...
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toobluntforu
1mo
works at
Can speak English, can’t deliver in interviews
I feel like I can't speak fluently during interviews. I do know english well and use it daily to communicate, but the moment I'm in an interview, I just get stuck. since it's ...
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timepasstiwari
1mo
A Digital Markter
ChatGPT prepped me HARD for my interview!
Spent like two hours on chatgpt yesterday prepping for an interview. First, the usual, copy-pasted my resume and the job description, telling it to "upload this to your memory...
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a team lead
5d
timepasstiwari
1mo (edited)
A Digital Markter
Nailed the interview, still rejected
Just had the BEST interview ever – super positive and encouraging! But got rejected. Interviewer said I was the most prepared, knew it was a full-time role (unlike others), a...
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a sales executive
1w
Walked out of an interview today
I walked out of an interview today. This was my third interview with the company. Interviewer goes on to mention there's a fourth interview with the manager and I said nope. I...
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an operations associate
2d
Holding profile is a rejection?
I had an interview at Cognizant two weeks ago and cleared the final round, including document verification. After the interview, the interviewer personally reached out to me t...
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boredinlife
1mo
works at
I left in the middle of an interview.
M a self-taught developer. been working really hard, trying to break into tech. Two days ago, I got approached by an hr from this e learning company for an IT role. I was supe...
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kaamsekaam
1w
works at
Avoid overtalking in interviews speaking from experience
One thing I’ve personally learned is that it’s really important not to overtalk during interviews. Once you cross that line, you unknowingly start oversharing. And we often fo...
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a data analyst
1w
We’ll get back to you…
Sounds harmless. Feels heavy. Kisi ke liye bas ek linepar kisi ke liye din bhar mobile check karna, resume dobara open karna aur apne aap pe doubt karna hota hai. Interview ...
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powerfulllemon
1d
works at
Your Interviewer Is Judging More Than Just Your Answers
A lot of us focus only on giving the “right answer” in interviews. But what if I told you that’s not the only thing interviewers care about? Many decisions are based on your b...
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ctrlaltdelmyjob
3d
An Assistant Manager
what was that?! Craziest interview Qs ever?
Share the strangest interview question you've ever faced, the kind that totally blindsided you but got your brain working overtime!
hoofhearted
1w
A Senior Software Engineer
I smash every interview here are some tips and ama
Not to flex, but to help. Interviews today aren’t just skill-based, they’re energy-based. And a few simple shifts can make a big difference: 1. Practice thinking out loud. As...
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a social media executive
2w (edited)
What is the most unusual interview quest u have ever been asked?
Like really unexpected, strange ones
an executive
1w
HR round is just a formality, the biggest lie I believed.
Walked into my HR round like it was a coffee chat. No prep. No research. Just vibes. Then boom, questions on job gaps, reasons for exit, team conflicts, and even long term go...
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toobluntforu
2w
works at
a senior data engineers
1d
90 days np
How can I overcome 90 days of notice period ? Recently I cleared one company initially they were fine with 90 days as well, now they are telling me to join within 45 days as b...
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ctrlaltdelmyjob
1mo
An Assistant Manager
I got the job, and I think my last question sealed it.
Been job hunting since April 2024. Finally landed the offer in May 2025. A whole year of rejections gave me plenty of time to sharpen my interview game. One thing that really...
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a marketing executive
1w
The Interview That Went Off Script
I walked into this senior role interview fully prepped then the panel asked me about teamwork. Instead of sugarcoating i told them straight up that i dont do politics and i ca...
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a digital marketer
3w (edited)
"Sorry" Answering Interview Experience
I have recently switched to a Data analyst role from my digital marketing role. I updated my resume and applied for this role, but I got so many calls that they never got con...
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a team lead
2w
No Job Is Worth That Kind of Disrespect.
I really wish someone had told me earlier , you can walk out of an interview if it’s going south. I was 24, super eager to join a company I admired. made it to round 2 and wa...
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iamstrugglerboy
1w
works at
Interview Experience
Had an interview recently. One of the questions I was asked: "Why so many job changes in the last couple of years?" I answered honestly — spoke about growth, learning, and fi...
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a digital marketer
2w
Shocking interview question came across
The interview was going normally with some casual family-related questions, but suddenly the interviewer asked something completely inappropriate:- ARE YOU GAY? I was shocke...
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a data analyst
1mo
Interview Gone Wrong 🤦♂️
Just had an online interview that was a total train wreck! My wifi died right when I started introducing myself. Plus, background noise – dog barking, mom yelling – the HR's ...
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businessminds
1w (edited)
works at
Infosys React.js Interview Scheduled - Need some help
Hey everyone, I have my second round (face-to-face) interview coming up at Infosys, Gurgaon, for a React.js developer role on July 12. I wanted to check if anyone here has r...
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a senior software engineer
6d
Breaking into Spring Boot: Advice needed!
Hey everyone, I'm a Senior SDE with 3 years of experience, solid in core Java and middleware tools (low-code). I know Spring Boot at a basic level, but haven't used it in rea...
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toomuchcaffeine
2d
works at
KPMG Interview is scheduled for Cloud Ops engineer.
KPMG Interview is scheduled for Cloud Ops engineer. Kindly please help me with below: 1. What's the Package for that if have almost 6 years of Experience. (L1 Interview is Sc...
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an associate - data science and analytics
1w
Spent nights prepping for an ML Engineer role interview with a US retail firm expanding in Bangalore, only to be evaluated by a third-party QA with no data background. It's di...
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a credit research analyst
4d
India Ratings and Research - Interview Steps
What is the interview process at India Ratings and Research, Mumbai ? How many rounds of interview does they have and also how much time approx they take to complete it and al...
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intellectualshinchan
2w
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Infosys Linux Admin interview soon—what to expect?
Got an interview with Infosys this weekend for a Linux Admin role.
What kind of questions should I prepare for? My last CTC was 5 LPA—how much can I negotiate for?
veganbob
1mo
works at
This just happened last week...,
I was in the final round of an interview for a role I was really excited about. Everything had gone smoothly until they asked: "How do you typically handle conflict at work?" ...
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sriracha
3w
How to answer the question of what are your weaknesses?
I've been struggling with answering this particular question mujhe samajh nahi aata hai qhetg should I be honest while answering this or professional. Can I get sample answers...
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a digital marketer
3w
Missing Ethics in Walk-in Interviews
Today I went for a walk-in drive and HR told: Please submit your resume and Aadhar copy to the reception. We’ll call you one by one. But within seconds, a few candidates ran....
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a senior software engineer
2w
Interview experience at NiCE
I interviewed at NICE for a Java Backend role (3 YOE) via referral. The interview went great — I answered everything correctly, including coding. I also mentioned interest in ...
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captaincul
4w (edited)
ex -
Urgent 🚨 Important Assistance
Actually i got preoffer letter in HSBC just worried abt BGV , In my first company i just worked 2 months and left but i didnt get any experience letter letter but after that i...
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abruptsalamander
6d
works at
KPMG Germany Corporate D&A role - Need the inside scoop!
Anyone familiar with the Senior role in KPMG Germany Corporate D&A? I have an interview coming up and would love some details about the role and the interview process. Also,...
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lesspine
3w
works at
Upcoming interview
Hi everyone, I have an upcoming interview with TCS for the Service Desk / IT Support role. If anyone has recently attended this interview, could you please share the questio...
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a data analyst
1w
Interview suggestions please
I have an interview scheduled with arcelormittal for mis executive role, can anyone please tell me what type of questions can I expect, would be a lot of help, thankyou.
timepasstiwari
2w
A Digital Markter
an executive
4w
I Said, I Love Excel in an Interview and Regretted It Instantly
So in one of my interviews, the manager asked, What’s a tool you’re really comfortable with? Without thinking much, I said, I love using Excel. Biggest mistake of my life! Wh...
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odinson
1d
works at
Interview scheduled on Monday for software Engineer 2 at zynga game network
Can anyone please share their experience interviewing at zynga What are the topics that I need to read for the role. I applied for a 3 year experienced role even though I had...
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a mern stack developer
2w
Resume Review and Suggestion
I’m a Full Stack Developer with 2 years of experience working with the MERN stack, AWS (EC2, S3), Docker, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), Redis, and WebSockets. I'm looking for hones...
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captaincul
4w
ex -
Urgent information required
Any one working in First advantage BGV dept I have a doubt regarding there BGV . I worked in 2 companies first is NBFC just worked for 2 months and left i didnt get any experi...
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a team lead
2mo (edited)
I left a job interview after just one question. Was that a mistake?
Today, I had an interview for a job I was really looking forward to. The job description seemed great, the pay was okay, and the company had good feedback online. I went in, s...
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sturdylemonade
2w
works at
Are delays in interview results normal or am I rejected?
I interviewed at Infineon for a junior developer position and it has been two weeks without any update/result. Should I consider myself rejected? Is it normal?
shiningcheeku
1w
currently not working
What you say??
I had an interview, and after a week I called the HR — she informed me that I wasn’t shortlisted. However, one of my LinkedIn connections is currently trying to speak with the...
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an executive
2w (edited)
I Was So Good on Paper But Still Getting Rejected
I had the skills, the projects, the experience, everything checked out on paper. But I kept getting rejected after final rounds. No feedback. Just silence or a standard “we’ve...
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soanpari
3w
works at
Why Are We Still Wearing Formals to Interviews in 2025
Does wearing formals to an interview actually matter anymore? Most companies now have zero dress code. Half the office is in hoodies and Crocs and yet when it comes to interv...
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an executive
3w
The interview where I got ghosted after 4 rounds
I went through four rounds with a mid-sized tech firm, everything from the intro call to HR discussion. Each round felt positive, and by the end, HR was asking about notice pe...
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