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posted on 19 Jul 2024

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Round 1 - Technical 

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  • Q1. Explain Hadoop architecture?
  • Ans. 

    Hadoop architecture is a distributed computing framework for processing large data sets across clusters of computers.

    • Hadoop consists of HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) for storage and MapReduce for processing.

    • HDFS divides data into blocks and stores them across multiple nodes in a cluster.

    • MapReduce is a programming model for processing large data sets in parallel across a distributed cluster.

    • Hadoop also includes ...

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  • Q2. Hadoop vs spark difference
  • Ans. 

    Hadoop is a distributed storage system while Spark is a distributed processing engine.

    • Hadoop is primarily used for storing and processing large volumes of data in a distributed environment.

    • Spark is designed for fast data processing and can perform in-memory computations, making it faster than Hadoop for certain tasks.

    • Hadoop uses MapReduce for processing data, while Spark uses Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs) for f...

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Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: This round they want to know about why do you want to leave your job?
current ctc
expected ctc
how many experience do you have on particular technology?
Tips: this round is simple you have to tell all the details of your profile and if they want this profile candidate they shortlisted you..
they want positive response, so be positive.

I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Select any five companies you would invest in and why given the required metrics.
  • Ans. 

    I cannot provide investment advice, but here are five companies that have shown strong financial performance in recent years.

    • Apple - consistently high revenue and profit margins

    • Amazon - dominant player in e-commerce and cloud computing

    • Microsoft - strong growth in cloud computing and enterprise software

    • Alphabet (Google) - diversified revenue streams and strong advertising business

    • Visa - dominant player in the payments i

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  • Q2. Questions based on case study.
  • Q3. Detailed discussions on the indian economy?
  • Q4. Brexit vote and how it would effect the indian economy?
  • Ans. 

    The Brexit vote could have both positive and negative effects on the Indian economy.

    • Positive effects: Increased trade opportunities with the UK, potential for attracting foreign investments from companies relocating from the UK.

    • Negative effects: Uncertainty in global markets leading to volatility in exchange rates, potential decline in exports to the UK.

    • Example: Indian IT companies may face challenges due to stricter i...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: We were first taught the basics of operations involved in working with an investment bank. Based on the workshop we were given a case study with a list of companies to select the one's which are potencial candidates for investments. We were all divided into groups of 5 students.

Round: Test
Experience: The test was basic. Economical aptitude requires prior knowledge of economics concepts. The review topicwas GST bill.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 41

Round: Stress Interview
Tips: It is important to be aware about the current events and economies.

Skills: Economic Affairs, Financial Economics, Knowledge On Current Affairs
College Name: Thapar University, Patiala

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had a standard resume for this company as per our institute placement cell norms.
I usually changed my “Areas of Interest” as per the company profile. For Headstrong I mentioned subjects that dealt with coding and data structure.

Round: Test
Experience: First round was a written test containing 90 aptitude based questions and the time allotted for the same was 90 minutes. Questions were of high difficulty level; most of the questions based on probability, permutation and combination. 40 people were shortlisted out of the 180 applicants.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 90

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: In Group Discussion there were 11 people in my group. The topic for the discussion was the “impact of family drama daily soaps (saas bahu serials) on the society”. Almost all of us agreed to the fact that these serials were sending wrong message to the society. They were interested in students who were expressive. 3 people got selected from my group.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The first round was a technical interview. Questions related to my family and areas of interest were also asked though. Questions related to C++ were asked and the topic of data structure was their main focus. They asked me questions on linked list and other forms of data structure. Finally they asked few general puzzles too. This interview continued for around 20 minutes.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: In the HR interview, questions were asked on why they should choose me and why I had opted for Headstrong. They also asked which location I would prefer for the job. They wanted someone who would be comfortable with any location whether it be south or north India. This last interview was small and lasted around 5-10 minutes.
Tips: Preparation of puzzles foe the interview would be beneficial.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: Most information regarding the company was obtained by attending the pre placement talk. The company did not check much about our knowledge related to the company but were more concerned with our technical knowledge.

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was just an aptitude test.It contains 3 sections verbal,quant and technical

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was just an aptitude test.It contains 3 sections verbal,quant and technical

College Name: Mitcoe

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a general aptitude test with 3 sections quant,verbal and technical
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was a technical + hr round. 5 candidates at a time. Panel consits of 2 people 1 hr and 1 technical.Both of them ask each candidates few questions

Skills: Java Programming
College Name: Mitcoe

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a strong background in computer science.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React

    • Strong background in computer science with knowledge of data structures and algorithms

    • Familiar with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Concentrate more on verbal especially vocabulary.
Talking about quant be more thorough about logarithmic problems,pipes,trains.
Coming to logical pretty easy n straight but don't rush
Total Questions: 60

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Concentrate more on verbal especially vocabulary.
Talking about quant be more thorough about logarithmic problems,pipes,trains.
Coming to logical pretty easy n straight but don't rush
Tips: Try not to contradict on your statement anywhere.Be confident and aware about your statements

College Name: BMS College Of Engineering, Bangalore

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction
  • Q2. Talk About your passion and what you have done to achive it
  • Ans. 

    My passion is coding and I have pursued it by completing coding projects, attending coding bootcamps, and continuously learning new technologies.

    • Completed coding projects in various programming languages

    • Attended coding bootcamps to enhance skills

    • Continuously learning new technologies to stay updated

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  • Q3. Write a short code in java or C
  • Ans. 

    Code to find the factorial of a number

    • Use a loop to multiply the number with all the numbers below it

    • Handle the case when the number is 0 or 1 separately

    • Use long data type to handle large factorials

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  • Q4. Logical questions
  • Q5. Talk on a topic given
  • Ans. 

    Topic: Importance of version control in software development

    • Version control helps in tracking changes made to code

    • It allows multiple developers to work on the same codebase without conflicts

    • It helps in reverting to previous versions of code in case of errors

    • Examples of version control systems include Git, SVN, and Mercurial

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  • Q6. General questions like marks,your project and performance in academics

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Refer R.S.Agrawal and CAT and GATE books for english
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The GD starts by declaring a topic and giving you 8 minutes to think rest 22 minutes to speak, so there was heated discuss on topic however i was lucky to have good and mannered crowd in GD,i spoke 2 points brief and to the point and concluded.
Tips: Topics are like zero,black,indian education system,use of WhatsApp boon or curse..etc
Stay focused on topic and add relevant point also maintain your calm and think before you speak remember its a GD not a debate.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Prepare well for what to speak on topics like project,passion and your introduction.
Also practice coding.

Skills: Logical Thinking, Proficiency In English, Technical Understanding
College Name: Smt. Kashibai Navale College Of Engineering

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I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a strong background in computer science.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React

    • Strong background in computer science with knowledge in algorithms and data structures

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Team player with excellent communication a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join a software company when you have studied biotechnology?
  • Ans. 

    I have a passion for technology and programming, and I believe my skills in biotechnology can be applied in the software industry.

    • I have a strong interest in technology and programming, and I enjoy working with computers and software.

    • I believe that my background in biotechnology has equipped me with problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking that are valuable in software development.

    • I am excit...

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  • Q3. How can you contribute to the company?
  • Ans. 

    I can contribute to the company by leveraging my technical skills and experience to develop high-quality software solutions.

    • I have a strong background in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working on various projects, from web applications to mobile apps, and can adapt to different technologies and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your location preferences?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to working in various locations based on the job opportunity.

    • Open to relocation for the right opportunity

    • Prefer locations with good tech industry presence

    • Interested in both urban and suburban settings

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you comfortable with night shifts?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working during those hours.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule accordingly to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts to ensure optimal performance.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: When the interviewer asked me if I was comfortable with the flexible working hours I was a little confused. I said a clear 'No' stating that the my parents would not be comfortable traveling at night considering the women safety in the country. The interviewer couldn't believe that I had refused to their terms. He ensured me that Accenture is concerned about the safety n take various measures to ensure it. I think he liked my confidence and selected me.
Tips: Practice the questions ( e.g.: why IT from biotech) so you sound confident.


College Name: VIT Vellore

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. What is object oriented programming?
  • Ans. 

    Object oriented programming is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent and manipulate data.

    • It focuses on encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Encapsulation hides the implementation details of an object from the outside world.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and methods from another class.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as if they were of the same clas...

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  • Q2. Write a code in C language such that output will be of Triangle shape.
  • Ans. 

    The code will print a triangle shape using asterisks (*) in C language.

    • Use nested loops to print the required number of asterisks in each row.

    • The number of rows and the pattern can be adjusted by changing the loop conditions.

    • Start with a single asterisk in the first row and increment the number of asterisks in each subsequent row.

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  • Q3. What is polymorphism?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as if they are of the same class.

    • It is achieved through method overriding and method overloading.

    • Example: A parent class Animal can have child classes like Dog, Cat, and Bird. All these child classes can have a method called 'makeSound', but each class can implement it differently.

    • Polymorphism m

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  • Q4. What is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

    • Inheritance allows code reusability and saves time and effort in writing new code.

    • The existing class is called the parent or base class, and the new class is called the child or derived class.

    • The child class inherits all the properties and methods of the parent class and can also add its ...

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  • Q5. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications using various technologies.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React and Angular

    • Proficient in backend development with Node.js and databases like MySQL and MongoDB

    • Familiar with version control systems like Git and deployment tools like Docker

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability

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  • Q6. What do you know about the company.
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading software development firm specializing in creating innovative solutions for various industries.

    • Specializes in creating innovative software solutions

    • Works with clients from various industries

    • Known for high-quality and reliable products

    • Has a strong team of software engineers and developers

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  • Q7. Tell me how you will handle a difficult co-worker
  • Ans. 

    I would address the issue directly and professionally, seeking to understand their perspective and find a resolution.

    • Communicate openly and honestly with the co-worker to address any concerns or conflicts

    • Listen actively to their perspective and try to understand their point of view

    • Seek to find common ground and work towards a mutually beneficial solution

    • If necessary, involve a mediator or supervisor to help facilitate

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  • Q8. Can you explain any situation in your life where you resolved a conflict
  • Ans. 

    Resolved conflict by mediating between two team members with differing opinions

    • Listened to both sides of the argument without taking sides

    • Facilitated a calm and respectful discussion between the team members

    • Helped them find common ground and reach a compromise

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  • Q9. Will you be willing to work at any time ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to work at any time to ensure the success of the project.

    • I am committed to meeting project deadlines and will work as needed to achieve them.

    • I understand the importance of flexibility in the software engineering field and am willing to adjust my schedule accordingly.

    • I have experience working on projects with tight deadlines and am comfortable working outside of regular business hours if necessary.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It is a complex hiring process but skills in various areas are tested. But overall interview was easy.
Tips: Be strong with all basics.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It is a complex hiring process but skills in various areas are tested. But overall interview was easy.
Tips: Be strong with all basics.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It is a very good experience with HR and here managerial skills are tested.
Tips: Be yourself and be confident.

Skills: Technical Skill, Communication, Behavioural skills, Managerial skills
College Name: VIT Chennai

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How to prepare for Barclays Shared Services Data Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Barclays Shared Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Barclays Shared Services expect are Operations, Machine Learning, Service Excellence, Python and SQL.
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