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5 interviews found
Anonymous
(1 Question)
- Q1. Tell me about your past experience?
- Ans.
I have 5 years of experience in software development, specializing in web applications and database management.
Developed web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
Managed databases using MySQL and MongoDB
Worked on optimizing application performance and scalability
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time
Participated in code reviews and testing processes
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.
C++ concepts and coding questions
Interview Preparation Tips
- C++
- Aptitude
- Networking
I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. C, Python, C++ or Java language
- Q2. Network such TCP/IP
Interview Preparation Tips
- network
- C
- Python
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
Python coding. Classes . Regex.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Networking . End to end packet flow working.
- Q2. L2 and L3 header related questions.
- Q3. RIP, OSPF related questions
- Q4. Fragmentation related questions and header details
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.
There is no fix platform for online coding, usually 1-2 Problem solving questions
(1 Question)
- Q1. Purely technical one-one or many-to-one round, asking from basic to advance questions Language Basics Computer Science Fundamentals Data Structures Programming concepts Frameworks Knowledge
Interview Preparation Tips
- Data Structures
- HTML
- Java
- Javascript
- Angular
- CSS
- OOPS
- Database
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Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Write a C code for printing Febonacci Series upto n elements
- Ans.
C code for printing Fibonacci Series upto n elements
Declare three variables to store the current, previous and next numbers in the series
Initialize the previous and current variables to 0 and 1 respectively
Use a loop to print the next number in the series by adding the previous two numbers
Loop should run n times to print n elements in the series
- Q2. Question related to family background
- Q3. What are your hobbies?
- Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Questions were from easy to moderate level. No negative marking, so attempt all.
Tips: Keep your mind open and practice aptitude problems on a daily basis.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 21 students selected out of which two teams of 10 and 11 students were formed. Both the groups were given a topic and each one of us had to express our views.
Tips: Don't get nervous, just speak whatever you think. Don't yell or speak at loudly, just keep calm and put your points forward.
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Apart from the above questions some puzzles and DBMS questions and a few basic C questions were also asked. We were given enough time to think and answer.
Tips: Do not be in a hurry. Think properly what you are going to say, whether it is right or not and then only answer.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round was a good one. He tried to test my thinking capabilities and reasoning capabilities
Tips: Answer every question honestly.
General Tips: All the four rounds were elimination rounds and the final result was announced based on cumulative performance. So, be patient and give your best.
Skill Tips: Try to answer every properly
Skills: IQ, Basic Coding Skills, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: NIT ALLAHABAD
Motivation: The company visited our college campus. Also, one of my relatives in in Ericsson at a very high post and is quite happy working here.
Skills evaluated in this interview
I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
8 Questions
- Q1. Basics of networking
- Q2. Data structures
- Q3. Sql
- Q4. Introduction
- Q5. Final year project
- Q6. Why should I hire you?
- Ans.
I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to deliver high-quality software solutions.
I have a strong background in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.
I have experience working on complex software projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.
I am a quick learner and have a strong...
- Q7. Why Ericsson?
- Ans.
Ericsson is a global leader in telecommunications technology with a strong focus on innovation and career development.
Global leader in telecommunications technology
Strong focus on innovation
Opportunities for career development
- Q8. About relocation
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The test which I wrote was based on cocubes. quants was easy, one can easily score 50 percent if they refer rs agarwal and logical was easy but it takes more time and verbal was neither easy nor tough. One thing I want to advice try doing verbal first so that u can save time and then go to quant and logical. After the test we got the results out of 160 students 51 cleared the test. I was one among them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 45
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Keep ur cool in the technical. people are friendly. Think before you answer twice they may ask u puzzles as well. So be prepared for it. Final year project is a must, they are gonna ask u the details how you implement stuffs in your project. After my technical out of 51 students around 30 cleared this round. I was one among them.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Don't be scared guys. Hr is just a casual one. finally around 15 were selected from my college including me. I am very happy with the result. best of luck guys. Do well!!!
Tips: Keep your cool. stay confident that's all I can tell. Once you clear technical one can easily clear Hr round.
Skills: Communication, Technical Skill
College Name: JSS Academy of Technical Education - JSSATE
I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Related to semiconductors, processors etc. were asked.
- Q2. Strength
- Q3. Weaknesses
- Q4. Hobby
- Q5. If there are 200 fishes in an aquarium. 99% are red. How many fishes have to be removed to make the red fishes 98 % in the aquarium?
- Ans.
To make the red fishes 98%, 50 fishes have to be removed from the aquarium.
Calculate 1% of 200 fishes, which is 2 fishes.
To make the red fishes 98%, subtract 1% (2 fishes) from 99% (198 fishes).
To find the number of fishes to be removed, divide the difference by 1% (2 fishes).
Therefore, 50 fishes have to be removed to make the red fishes 98%.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 40 aptitude questions of variable difficulty. More questions revolved around topics like time and work, distance, speed, time, profit loss, age etc.
Tips: A regular and prior preparation will go a long way in determining a good test score.
Use tricks to solve the questions and calculations should be fast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 40
Round: Test
Experience: The questions weren't that tough when it came to programming. An example would be conversion of temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa. This was a question in my paper. So I'm hoping the difficulty would be more or less the same.
Tips: Do certified programming courses. They help you a lot in cracking good jobs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 3
Round: Puzzle Interview
Tips: This can be tough if you can't imagine scenarios and situations. So make sure you inculcate critical problem solving thinking in your everyday life. I feel that's the best way to do things in this round.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was a short interview so not much happened.
Tips: Whatever you do just know your stuff properly.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a simple interview. Basic questions and their basic answers helped me get through it.
Tips: The tip would be to stay positive in your approach while answering the questions
Skills: Technical Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Aptitude
College Name: VIT Vellore
I appeared for an interview in Feb 2017.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was a simple aptitude test in which around 150 students cleared the test.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 40
Round: Test
Experience: Three programs were given and we had to write the code in either java ,c or c++ and get the required output.Around 90 students cleared this round.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 3
College Name: VIT Vellore
I appeared for an interview in Mar 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
5 Questions
- Q1. Related to semiconductors, processors etc. were asked.
- Q2. Strength
- Q3. Weaknesses
- Q4. Hobbies
- Q5. If there are 200 fishes in an aquarium. 99% are red. How many fishes have to be removed to make the red fishes 98 % in the aquarium?
- Ans.
To make the red fishes 98%, 50 fishes have to be removed from the aquarium.
Calculate 1% of 200 fishes to find the number of red fishes.
Subtract the number of red fishes from 200 to find the number of non-red fishes.
Calculate 2% of the total number of fishes to find the desired number of red fishes.
Subtract the desired number of red fishes from the current number of red fishes to find the number of fishes to be removed.
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 40 aptitude questions of variable difficulty. More questions revolved around topics like time and work, distance, speed, time, profit loss, age etc.
Tips: A regular and prior preparation will go a long way in determining a good test score.
Use tricks to solve the questions and calculations should be fast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 40
Round: Test
Experience: The questions weren't that tough when it came to programming. An example would be conversion of temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa. This was a question in my paper. So I'm hoping the difficulty would be more or less the same.
Tips: Do certified programming courses. They help you a lot in cracking good jobs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 3
Round: Puzzle Interview
Tips: This can be tough if you can't imagine scenarios and situations. So make sure you inculcate critical problem solving thinking in your everyday life. I feel that's the best way to do things in this round.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This was a short interview so not much happened.
Tips: Whatever you do just know your stuff properly.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a simple interview. Basic questions and their basic answers helped me get through it.
Tips: The tip would be to stay positive in your approach while answering the questions
Skills: Technical Skill, Interpersonal Communication, Aptitude
College Name: VIT Vellore
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