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Updated 20 Aug 2023

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One and one round with Project Delivery manager and then HR round
  • Q2. Technical and project related questions which relevant with post i applied
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the experience on related field.

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Give past examples or risk and issue management
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in identifying and managing risks and issues in various projects.

    • Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation plans for a software development project

    • Identified a potential issue with a vendor's delivery timeline and proactively communicated with stakeholders to find a solution

    • Managed a team to address a critical issue with a product launch and successfully resolved the issue within the deadline

    • I...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are different types of PMO
  • Ans. 

    There are three types of PMO: Supportive, Controlling, and Directive.

    • Supportive PMO provides support and guidance to project managers.

    • Controlling PMO monitors and controls project management processes.

    • Directive PMO takes control of the projects and manages them directly.

    • PMOs can also be categorized as enterprise, departmental, or project-specific.

    • Enterprise PMO manages organization-wide projects and programs.

    • Department...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Give past example of how you handled tough situations or customers
  • Ans. 

    Handled tough situations by actively listening, empathizing, and finding creative solutions.

    • Actively listened to the customer's concerns and frustrations

    • Empathized with the customer's emotions and validated their feelings

    • Identified the root cause of the problem and proposed creative solutions

    • Collaborated with the team to implement the solutions effectively

    • Followed up with the customer to ensure their satisfaction

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Network deployment strategies and risks
  • Ans. 

    Network deployment strategies involve planning, designing, and implementing a network infrastructure. Risks include security breaches, downtime, and compatibility issues.

    • Network deployment strategies involve assessing business needs and designing a network infrastructure that meets those needs.

    • Risks include security breaches, which can compromise sensitive data and damage the organization's reputation.

    • Downtime can resu...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Willing to relocate, ok with UK shifts, why did you leave your last job etc
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

    • I am also open to working UK shifts as required.

    • I left my last job due to limited growth opportunities and a desire for new challenges.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What does "inclusiveness" mean to you?
  • Ans. 

    Inclusiveness means creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

    • Inclusiveness involves actively seeking out and including diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

    • It means ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to participate and contribute.

    • Inclusiveness requires open communication, empathy, and a willingness to learn from others.

    • Examples of inclusiveness in project management include involvin...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your 1-min pitch ready for each interview round. Explain your experiences and showcase how it fits with the job description. Give past work examples to behavioural questions, back your claims with figures/stats. Don't give overly generalized or vague answers to interview questions. Dress to impress and maintain positive attitude. BT HR doesn't negotiate much with their offer and they can rescind it anytime so beware of it.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Analytical test is conducted to understand the candidate how well the though process in solving problems

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Walk me through your CV
  • Q2. Why do you want to join BT.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep a clear thought and do not make up bookish knowledge if u have not been working on some technology.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic knowledge of PM, Risk MGT, People MGT, scenario base

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, communication

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Simple process..basic questions about your profile and about skills you mention in your CV

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident about your roles in your current organization. Ask them questions about the roles they are offering because their JD is not much clear.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mainly HR round and questions related to experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous experience related questions only for entry level PM position

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic knowledge of translation and localisation industry

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a Number Problem Statement

    Create a program to reverse a given integer N. The output should be the reversed integer.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.

    • Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.

    • Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.

    • Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.

    • Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement

    You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input contai...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.

    • Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
  • Ans. 

    new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.

    • new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.

    • malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.

    • new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAJuniper Networks interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview round with questions on OOPS and OS mainly.

  • Q1. What are Little Endian and Big Endian in the context of computer architecture?
  • Ans. 

    Little Endian and Big Endian refer to the order in which bytes are stored in computer memory.

    • Little Endian stores the least significant byte first, while Big Endian stores the most significant byte first.

    • Little Endian is commonly used in x86 architecture, while Big Endian is used in architectures like SPARC and PowerPC.

    • Endianness can affect data transmission between systems with different byte orders.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a program to determine if your system is little-endian or big-endian.
  • Ans. 

    Program to determine system's endianness

    • Check the endianness by storing a multi-byte integer and checking the byte order

    • Use bitwise operations to extract the least significant byte

    • If the least significant byte is at the lowest memory address, it's little-endian

    • If the least significant byte is at the highest memory address, it's big-endian

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the volatile keyword in programming?
  • Ans. 

    The volatile keyword in programming is used to indicate that a variable's value can be changed unexpectedly.

    • Volatile keyword is used in multithreaded programming to prevent compiler optimizations on variables that can be changed by other threads.

    • It tells the compiler not to cache the variable's value in a register, ensuring that every access is made to the variable's memory location.

    • Commonly used in embedded systems pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the use of a function pointer in C?
  • Ans. 

    Function pointers in C are used to store the address of functions, allowing for dynamic function calls and callbacks.

    • Function pointers can be used to implement callbacks in event-driven programming.

    • They can be used to switch between different functions at runtime.

    • Function pointers are commonly used in implementing data structures like function pointers in an array of function pointers.

    • Example: void (*funcPtr)(int) = &a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Design a data structure to implement multi-threading.
  • Ans. 

    Design a data structure for multi-threading

    • Use a thread-safe queue to manage tasks for each thread

    • Implement a lock or semaphore to control access to shared resources

    • Consider using condition variables for synchronization

    • Use atomic operations for shared variables to prevent race conditions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What does a kernel do?
  • Ans. 

    The kernel is the core component of an operating system that manages system resources and provides a bridge between software and hardware.

    • Manages system resources such as CPU, memory, and I/O devices

    • Provides a bridge between software applications and hardware components

    • Handles tasks such as process scheduling, memory management, and device drivers

    • Controls communication between hardware and software layers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is a storage class in programming?
  • Ans. 

    A storage class in programming defines the scope and lifetime of variables.

    • Storage classes include auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto variables are created when a function is called and destroyed when the function ends.

    • Register variables are stored in CPU registers for faster access.

    • Static variables retain their value between function calls.

    • Extern variables are declared outside of any function and can be accessed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPANVIDIA interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What is OOPs concept?
  • Ans. 

    OOPs concept stands for Object-Oriented Programming concepts which includes encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation is the process of hiding the implementation details from the user.

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

    • Polymorphism allows objects to take on multiple forms or behaviors.

    • Abstraction is the process of hiding unnecessary details from

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is lazy loading?
  • Ans. 

    Lazy loading is a technique used to defer the loading of non-critical resources until they are needed.

    • It improves page load time and performance.

    • It is commonly used for images, videos, and other media files.

    • It can be implemented using JavaScript libraries like LazyLoad or Intersection Observer API.

    • Lazy loading can also be used for modules and components in web applications.

    • It helps to reduce the initial load time of th

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is eager loading?
  • Ans. 

    Eager loading is a technique used in software development to load related data in advance to avoid multiple database queries.

    • Eager loading is used to optimize database queries and improve performance.

    • It loads all the required data in a single query instead of making multiple queries.

    • It is commonly used in Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks like Hibernate, Entity Framework, etc.

    • Eager loading can be used with var...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clearing Test is the key

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before May 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Timing: Morning
How was the environment? It happened in the Computer Lab of my institution
All students were assigned a computer and we had to solve questions on hackerrank

  • Q1. 

    Order of People Heights Problem Statement

    Consider 'N' individuals numbered from 0 to N-1 standing in a queue. You are provided with two arrays: Height and Infront, each consisting of 'N' non-negative int...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to find the actual order of people in a queue based on their heights and the number of taller people in front of them.

    • Iterate through the given arrays and create a list of tuples containing the height and number of taller people for each person.

    • Sort the list of tuples in descending order of height and ascending order of the number of taller people.

    • Create an empty result list and insert each tuple into the r...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Round was a mix of concepts from OOPS, OS and Problem Solving

  • Q1. 

    Binary Search Tree Value Finder

    Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a key value 'X', determine if there exists a node within the BST containing the value 'X'.

    Example:

    Input:
    Consider the tree represe...
  • Ans. 

    The task is to find if a given value is present in a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Start from the root node and compare the value with the target value.

    • If the value matches, return true.

    • If the target value is less than the current node value, move to the left child.

    • If the target value is greater than the current node value, move to the right child.

    • Repeat the process until a match is found or a leaf node is reached.

    • If a leaf...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPANVIDIA interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms(basic), DBMS, Operating systems, basics of web development.Time required to prepare for the interview - 8 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to code the data structures that you have learned to understand things better
Tip 2 : Try to solve the problem even if it is the worst possible solution you think and then try to optimize don't jump to get the
best possible solution
Tip 3 : Discuss things among peers it helps to improve the understanding, even try to teach someone anything new you learn, this is very helpful during the interviews as you will have habit of explaining things

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to be honest in the resume don't write something you don't know, most of the time it backfires.
Tip 2 : Try to make 2 good projects for cv and know about the challenges you can face on the project and think about how you can solve that challenge.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Project Manager interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Resume Shortlist, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Cisco Project Manager 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 Cisco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cisco expect are Change Management, ERP, GSM, JIRA and Material Management.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Project Manager interview?

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