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Updated 11 May 2025
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16 Interview questions

A Senior Software Engineer 1 was asked 1mo ago
Q. Write code to delete duplicate records.
Ans. 

This code removes duplicate strings from an array while maintaining the original order.

  • Use a Set to track unique values: Sets automatically handle duplicates.

  • Iterate through the array and add each element to the Set.

  • Convert the Set back to an array to get the final result.

  • Example: Input: ['apple', 'banana', 'apple'], Output: ['apple', 'banana'].

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An Escalation Manager was asked 9mo ago
Q. Do you have experience with SaaS-based products, APIs, and Splunk?
Ans. 

Yes, I have experience with SaS based products, APIs, and Splunk.

  • I have worked with SaS based products such as Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

  • I have experience in developing and integrating APIs for various applications.

  • I have used Splunk for log management, monitoring, and data analysis in previous roles.

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A Senior IOS Developer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Explain the Core Data stack.
Ans. 

Core data stack is a set of classes that work together to manage the model layer of an iOS application.

  • Consists of Managed Object Model, Persistent Store Coordinator, and Managed Object Context

  • Managed Object Model defines the data model schema

  • Persistent Store Coordinator handles interactions with the underlying data store

  • Managed Object Context is used to manage the lifecycle of managed objects

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An Associate Software Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Design a movie booking system.
Ans. 

A movie booking system allows users to browse movies, select showtimes, choose seats, and make payments online.

  • Users can search for movies by title, genre, or location.

  • Show available showtimes and theaters for selected movie.

  • Select seats and view seating layout for chosen showtime.

  • Provide payment options and confirm booking with email or SMS notification.

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A Principal Software Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. How can caching be used practically? What are the advantages and drawbacks of using caching?
Ans. 

Caching improves performance by storing frequently accessed data, reducing latency and load on resources.

  • 1. Performance Improvement: Caching reduces data retrieval time. For example, a web application can cache database query results.

  • 2. Reduced Load: By serving cached data, the load on backend systems decreases, allowing them to handle more requests.

  • 3. Cost Efficiency: Caching can lower operational costs by reduci...

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An Associate Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are the four pillars of OOP and their features?
Ans. 

The 4 pillars of OOP are encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

  • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

  • Inheritance: Creating new classes from existing classes, inheriting their attributes and methods.

  • Polymorphism: Objects of different classes can be treated as objects of a common superclass.

  • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and s...

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An Associate Software Engineer was asked
Q. Write SQL queries using self-join.
Ans. 

Self join in SQL allows a table to be joined with itself to compare rows within the same table.

  • Self joins are used to compare rows in the same table.

  • Syntax: SELECT a.column_name, b.column_name FROM table_name a, table_name b WHERE condition;

  • Example: Finding employees with the same manager: SELECT a.name, b.name FROM employees a, employees b WHERE a.manager_id = b.id;

  • Self joins can be used to find hierarchical data...

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An Associate Software Engineer was asked
Q. Write code to find the maximum element in an array.
Ans. 

Find the maximum element in an array of integers using a simple algorithm.

  • Initialize a variable to hold the maximum value, e.g., max = arr[0].

  • Iterate through the array using a loop.

  • For each element, compare it with the current max value.

  • If the current element is greater, update the max value.

  • Return the max value after completing the loop.

  • Example: For array [3, 5, 2, 8, 1], the max is 8.

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A Senior Product Manager was asked
Q. How do you prioritize features in the roadmap?
Ans. 

I prioritize features in the roadmap based on strategic goals, customer feedback, market trends, and resource availability.

  • Align features with strategic goals of the company

  • Consider customer feedback and prioritize based on impact and urgency

  • Take into account market trends and competitive analysis

  • Evaluate resource availability and feasibility of implementation

  • Use frameworks like MoSCoW method or Kano model for pri...

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A Senior Product Manager was asked
Q. How do you communicate changes or goals?
Ans. 

I communicate changes or goals through clear and concise messaging, utilizing various channels and ensuring alignment with stakeholders.

  • Utilize multiple communication channels such as emails, meetings, presentations, and project management tools

  • Tailor the message to the audience to ensure understanding and buy-in

  • Provide regular updates on progress towards goals and address any concerns or questions

  • Seek feedback fr...

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Cornerstone OnDemand Interview Experiences

27 interviews found

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to Java versions. System design, Kafka and rabbit mq
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Some more questions on system design. Questions on Messaing system, EDA and Microservices architecture. AWS cloud.
Round 3 - Coding Test 

I am not sure about what this round about. After couple of simple management questions, The interviewer asking leet code questions which was not expected as it was mentioned that its a managerial round. As it was on 31st I was little not prepared and wanted to skip the question. The interviewer got offended and talking very rude. At this point I got the idea that interview is not.

Worst part is after every round they is no feedback cycle. they just ghost you. very bad attitude.

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join cornerstone ?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Cornerstone because of its reputation for innovation and growth in the industry.

    • I am impressed by Cornerstone's track record of developing cutting-edge solutions for clients.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals at Cornerstone.

    • I believe that my skills and experience align well with the goals and values of Cornerstone.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you handle escalation at your organisation?
  • Ans. 

    I handle escalations by addressing the root cause, communicating transparently, and involving relevant stakeholders.

    • Identify the root cause of the escalation to prevent future occurrences.

    • Communicate transparently with all parties involved to manage expectations.

    • Involve relevant stakeholders to find a resolution that satisfies all parties.

    • Provide regular updates on the progress of the escalation to keep everyone inform...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you have experience in SaS based products and API , Splunk etc ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience with SaS based products, APIs, and Splunk.

    • I have worked with SaS based products such as Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • I have experience in developing and integrating APIs for various applications.

    • I have used Splunk for log management, monitoring, and data analysis in previous roles.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was very easy. Its just they are looking for only Sas based and escalation managers from software background. So if you have SaS , API , Splunk , AWS experience then they will prefer you over other escalation managers.

The only bad thing about is they have delayed feedback mechanisms. So kindly expect 3-4 weeks for a feedback after your interview. ( that too if you constantly request them for feedback else they will ghost you after the interview)

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Wrire a code to delete duplicate records
  • Ans. 

    This code removes duplicate strings from an array while maintaining the original order.

    • Use a Set to track unique values: Sets automatically handle duplicates.

    • Iterate through the array and add each element to the Set.

    • Convert the Set back to an array to get the final result.

    • Example: Input: ['apple', 'banana', 'apple'], Output: ['apple', 'banana'].

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dependency injection
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Create a palindrome checker using a single for loop.

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. First round with Ms.Phani Priya,it was good casual discussion about me and challenges in project management
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Second round was wonderful,detailed discussion on project management with director Mr.Varun Grover and challanges in the projects handled and type of methodology,teams handled
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This was the worst,with Director Mr.Venkata Ramana,he was late and not at all interested and asked irrelevant questions on IT technicalities like integrations and SAAS products disadvantages,why are you in...
  • Q2. You share the JD for non technical project manager and he was asking me what are the roles and responsibilities as per the JD,he must have forgotten what those are in which interview he was in and asking ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Working with Mr.Varun and phani Priya would have been good,avoid Mr.Ramana at all costs
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding is important three problems and mcqs of java and testing

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concepts were asked
  • Q2. Java questions static jvm and all

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare java very well coding is important
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops ,mvc C# related questions
  • Q2. 4 pilar of oops and features
  • Ans. 

    The 4 pillars of OOP are encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

    • Inheritance: Creating new classes from existing classes, inheriting their attributes and methods.

    • Polymorphism: Objects of different classes can be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation details and showin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sql queries witj self join
  • Ans. 

    Self join in SQL allows a table to be joined with itself to compare rows within the same table.

    • Self joins are used to compare rows in the same table.

    • Syntax: SELECT a.column_name, b.column_name FROM table_name a, table_name b WHERE condition;

    • Example: Finding employees with the same manager: SELECT a.name, b.name FROM employees a, employees b WHERE a.manager_id = b.id;

    • Self joins can be used to find hierarchical data, lik...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Array max elementa code
  • Ans. 

    Find the maximum element in an array of integers using a simple algorithm.

    • Initialize a variable to hold the maximum value, e.g., max = arr[0].

    • Iterate through the array using a loop.

    • For each element, compare it with the current max value.

    • If the current element is greater, update the max value.

    • Return the max value after completing the loop.

    • Example: For array [3, 5, 2, 8, 1], the max is 8.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Deep knowledge test with snippets ani sql queries and code
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain core data stack
  • Ans. 

    Core data stack is a set of classes that work together to manage the model layer of an iOS application.

    • Consists of Managed Object Model, Persistent Store Coordinator, and Managed Object Context

    • Managed Object Model defines the data model schema

    • Persistent Store Coordinator handles interactions with the underlying data store

    • Managed Object Context is used to manage the lifecycle of managed objects

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Function to find sum of adj numbers

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Sql, stack, subarray sum, filters in controllers, migrations, garbage collection

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare core concepts of rails and ruby
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The director of Cornerstone got confused between my 2 pages of cv, after arranging it in correct manner instead of asking the question about my work responsibilities he has started asking the question abou...

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How many rounds are there in Cornerstone OnDemand interview?
Cornerstone OnDemand interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cornerstone OnDemand interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Cornerstone OnDemand 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 Cornerstone OnDemand. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cornerstone OnDemand expect are Java, Javascript, C#, AWS and SQL.
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Some of the top questions asked at the Cornerstone OnDemand interview -

  1. Do you have experience in SaS based products and API , Splunk et...read more
  2. How do you prioritise features in the roadm...read more
  3. Find second max salary 9f employee by department using python pandas datafr...read more
How long is the Cornerstone OnDemand interview process?

The duration of Cornerstone OnDemand interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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