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Updated 25 May 2024

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3 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Dynamic polymorphism
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Futures and completable futures
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the difference between AngularJS and Angular?
  • Ans. 

    AngularJS is the first version of Angular, while Angular refers to versions 2 and above.

    • AngularJS is based on JavaScript, while Angular is based on TypeScript.

    • AngularJS uses controllers and $scope for data binding, while Angular uses components and directives.

    • AngularJS has two-way data binding, while Angular has one-way data binding by default.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Fundamentals of OOPS, MVC filters, routing, life cycle, WCF, security, authentication mechanism in website etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Applied from recruiting agency, 2 rounds were done in single day, got no response for next 45 days. Suddenly on 46th day got communication regarding 3rd round. There were total 5 rounds including HR round.

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I appeared for an interview before Dec 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Coding round was conducted in the morning for 1.5 hours from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Exam was conducted on HACKEREARTH which is a user-friendly platform with various edge test-cases. Since exam was done through online mode due to COVID-19, therefore camera was on for invigilation. A well working camera and microphone were needed for successful completion of exam.

  • Q1. 

    Words Magic with Prefix Replacement Problem

    Ninja is provided with a dictionary of words, WORDS, and a sentence, SENTENCE, which consists of words separated by spaces. The goal is to minimize the size of ...

  • Ans. 

    The goal is to minimize the size of a sentence by replacing words with prefixes from a given dictionary.

    • Iterate through each word in the sentence and check if a prefix exists in the dictionary

    • Replace the word with the smallest prefix found in the dictionary

    • Repeat the process for all words in the sentence

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in PuneEligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPABarclays interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structure, Algorithms, Basics of object oriented programming, Operating System, Database Management System, C++ BasicsTime required to prepare for the interview - 10 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Do not totally depend on past interview questions or as such unless and until you have a strong foundation. Just build the foundation first in starting months.
Tip 2 : More focus should be on problem-solving skills. Develop the skills of using applications.(Eg.: Where one should use Hashmap, Arraylist, etc.)
Tip 3 : Try to solve the problem on your own. Just sink yourself into the question so much that you don't need to look for the solution.(Figure out solution in your own way).
Tip 4 : Regarding project, quantity doesn't matter but what matters the most is you should know about the project from start to end. Able to explain the project clearly. Be ready with technical as well as Behavioral questions.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Get rid of irrelevant topics or headings.(Eg. Stood 1st in Annual Sack Race Competition.)
Tip 3 : Make sure you don't keep anything which create problem at time of Interview.
Tip 4 : Short and crisp Resume with each spelling checked twice.
Tip 5 : Keep updating your resume based on addition of Internship/Projects, etc.
Tip 6 : Keep the file name(Resume saved as pdf or any format) decent too.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

I appeared for an interview before Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The coding round consisted of 3 coding questions. 1st question was of 20 marks, 2nd and 3rd of 50 marks.

  • Q1. 

    Minimum Number of Operations Problem Statement

    Given an array 'ARR' consisting of 'N' positive integers, determine the minimum number of operations needed to make all elements of the array equal. You may ...

  • Ans. 

    Determine minimum operations to make all array elements equal using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

    • Iterate through array to find the minimum and maximum values

    • Calculate the difference between the maximum and minimum values

    • Return the difference as the minimum number of operations needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Avoiding Traps Problem Statement

    Given an array of obstacles' coordinates, determine the minimal jump length to reach beyond all obstacles starting from coordinate 0 while avoiding landing on any obstacle...

  • Ans. 

    Find the minimal jump length to bypass all obstacles while avoiding landing on any obstacle.

    • Iterate through the obstacle coordinates to find the maximum coordinate.

    • Calculate the minimum jump length needed to bypass all obstacles.

    • Ensure the jump length consistently avoids all obstacle points.

    • The final jump can overshoot the line's end point.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 

    Longest Consecutive Sequence Problem Statement

    You are given an unsorted array/list ‘ARR’ of ‘N’ integers. Your task is to return the length of the longest consecutive sequence.

    The consecutive sequence ...

  • Ans. 

    Find the length of the longest consecutive sequence in an unsorted array of integers.

    • Sort the array to make it easier to identify consecutive sequences.

    • Use a set to store unique elements and check for consecutive numbers.

    • Track the length of consecutive sequences and update the maximum length found.

    • Handle duplicates by counting only one occurrence in the consecutive sequence.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Timing: 10:15 - 11:00 am.
The interview was online from home.

Round 3 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Timing: 2:15 - 3:00 PM
The interview was online from home.
There were a few audio cuts in the video call but we were able to manage regardless.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a String Problem Statement

    Given a string STR containing characters from [a-z], [A-Z], [0-9], and special characters, determine the reverse of the string.

    Input:

    The input starts with a single i...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string containing characters from [a-z], [A-Z], [0-9], and special characters.

    • Iterate through the characters of the string in reverse order and append them to a new string.

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() or StringBuilder in languages like Python or Java for efficient reversal.

    • Handle special characters and numbers along with alphabets while reversing the string.

    • Ensure to print each reversed string

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Delhi Technological University. Eligibility criteriaCGPA cutoff 7Deutsche Bank interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Java, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Nodejs, PythonTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : For OOPS, DS and programming, I recommend Codezen, Leetcode, InterviewBit and GeeksforGeeks.
Tip 2 : For OS, DBMS and Computer Network, I recommend GateSmasher, Knowledge Gate and TutorialsPoint.
Tip 3 : For SQL, I recommend W3Schools and GeeksforGeeks.
Tip 4 : Always maintain your cool during Interviews, and answer the questions calmly. If you get stuck in a problem, do not hesitate to ask for hints.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1: Mention only those projects and internships in your resume that you are comfortable with, that is, you can explain to the interviewee.
Tip 2: Mention only those skills/programming languages in your resume that you are comfortable with, that is, you have proper knowledge of as the interviewee can ask questions from those languages specifically.
Tip 3: Keep your data in your resume honest and accurate.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Explain the background process that takes place during an atm transaction
  • Ans. 

    ATM transaction involves multiple background processes including authentication, authorization, and communication with bank servers.

    • Customer inserts card and enters PIN

    • ATM authenticates the card and PIN

    • ATM requests authorization from bank server

    • Bank server verifies account balance and approves or denies transaction

    • ATM dispenses cash or completes other requested transaction

    • ATM updates account balance and sends transacti

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Cut cake into 8 pieces .You can use knife 3 times only
  • Ans. 

    Cut cake into 8 pieces using knife 3 times only.

    • First, cut the cake horizontally into two equal halves.

    • Then, cut the cake vertically into four equal pieces.

    • Finally, cut the cake horizontally again into eight equal pieces.

    • Make sure to use the knife efficiently to minimize the number of cuts.

    • Practice visualization before making the cuts to avoid mistakes.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. A shot fired from a gun pointing towards a tree full of birds. All birds left except one. Why ?
  • Ans. 

    The one bird was already dead.

    • The bird was already dead before the shot was fired.

    • The bird was injured and unable to fly away with the rest of the birds.

    • The bird was a decoy bird used for hunting purposes.

    • The bird was a trained bird used for falconry.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain projects which you made in college?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based attendance management system and a mobile app for event management.

    • Created a database schema and implemented CRUD operations using PHP and MySQL.

    • Designed the user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

    • Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking in the mobile app.

    • Implemented push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging.

    • Collaborated with a team of four to complete the projects within t

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The question paper was a mix of aptitude, programming of c++ java , sql and reasoning.
There was negative marking set for each questions.
Tips: Attempt that portion first in which you are really confident.
Dont try to attempt all questions , as negative marking plays big role.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As Barclays is a bank , so this kind of question is obvious.
Be prepared for technical process that takes place in a usual banking domain.
Also , any type of question whether reasoning based or technical can be asked.
Tips: Be confident. Try to tell everything in a straight manner.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: You can put humour while answering as this shows your positivity.
There can be many reason for this like birds ia dead , bird is deaf , bird is of plastic. You can choose whatever hit into your mind.

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Explaining the thing in which you already have knowledge is a plus point.
But make sure you have complete knowledge of your college project as they can ask as many questions as possible because your project is the main thing which can extend your interview time.

Skills: Common Sense, Presence Of Mind, Positive Thinking, Ability To Deliver On A Project, C Programming
College Name: UPTU
Motivation: As it is a product based company , so chances of growth is good and pay scale is better.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Study data interpretation (calculator allowed) and pattern puzzles

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Two topics (have been same case studies for past 4 years now): - Mobile app improvement - Making a business decision

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Everything depends only on HR interview
Tips: Make a list of your strengths and an example for each!

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Short, easy and basic questions asked about projects and DS. Pretty chilled

College Name: Sardar Patel Institute of Technology

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Barclays user image Shubham Srivastava

posted on 30 Jan 2016

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: General aptitude consisted of quantitative questions .There were 6 questions and suggested time as 10 minutes. Questions were of easy level. Questions based on numbers,distance,time etc..Answers of general aptitude were to be written in textbox. eg ans is 4,write 4. there were no options in quant. Answers were integers an easy.
Technical comprehension involved two paragraphs and questions based on sql.
Logical analysis contained questions of logical deduction mainly.
Program tracing involved finding output of programs(mainly while loop and if else)..
Programming : There was only one question of programming(to be solved in 30 minutes). Code was given and was to be modified.Modification involved like , find out the least salary of employees,... (they used file input output and structures).

Tips: Practice basic aptitude.Concepts should be clear.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 18

Skills: Basic C/C++, Logical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, General Aptitude
College Name: NIT Raipur

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Was nice experience,should have good aptitude.
Tips: Learn aptitude more and morr
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Just speak about the topic
Tips: Do not get silent

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: iOS,C/C++
Tips: Just be confident about your answwers ansd show that you are capable to do each and everything in this world and you have quick learning capacity to grasp anything.

General Tips: C/C++,
Skills:
College Name: CDAC PUNE
Motivation: Bank more than 325 years old.

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Some technical questions were asked
  • Q2. They spring hibernate MVC flow and core java and Oracle connectivity questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There was a Team manager and his junior for the interview

Bank of America Interview FAQs

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