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Updated 15 Dec 2023

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Amit Tiwari

posted on 9 Dec 2019

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jun 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Since my role involved building the region (revenue-wise) from scratch, I was asked to present the complete strategy on the GTM approach.
  • Q2. After presenting my strategies, I was asked if I failed in the Plan A then what would be my Plan B.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before answering any question of the interviewer, one should always process the question in his/her mind first and let your brain chose the best answer for you. In other words, never rush! Take your time and convince yourself first with your answer before letting it out for others consumption.

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Dec 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 5 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How did you manage late printings
Round 3 - Case Study 

How did you manage to oncrease circulation

Round 4 - Case Study 

I will be able to demonstrate some.key strategies that i had used during my service

Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Detailed analysis, understanding and implication

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Deccan Herald interview:
  • Marketing

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Post selection of my CV (I sent an email for a position the company was recruiting) outlining why I would be suitable for the job. The HR contacted me (she’s great btw !), post which I had a written test. ...
  • Q2. Written test questions - rewrite a passage with 2 headlines, explain some economics concepts, biography in a story format.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My strengths & weaknesses, economics concepts, an anecdote about how I’ve overcome a hardship, etc.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was with the CEO - super quick. He asked a couple of concept (economics) based questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My experience was pretty stress-free. Try to enjoy the process, as long as you know your stuff.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. About your last company work

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident .if you are clear for ur word so you are selected

Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. XOR gate using nand gates
  • Ans. 

    XOR gate can be implemented using NAND gates by combining them in a specific way.

    • Use two NAND gates to create a basic XOR gate

    • Combine the output of the two NAND gates using another NAND gate

    • Use the two inputs of the XOR gate as inputs to the two basic NAND gates

    • The output of the XOR gate will be the output of the final NAND gate

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Advantages of arrays and linked lists, one over the other
  • Ans. 

    Arrays are faster for random access, while linked lists are better for dynamic insertion and deletion.

    • Arrays have constant time access to elements by index

    • Linked lists have constant time insertion and deletion at any position

    • Arrays use contiguous memory, while linked lists use scattered memory

    • Arrays are better for small data sets, while linked lists are better for large data sets

    • Arrays are used for implementing matrice...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sorting algorithms
  • Q4. Machine learning, Big data
  • Q5. Support vector machines
  • Q6. Image processing
  • Q7. Thresholding
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Worked on multiple projects using Java and Python

    • Familiar with Agile methodology

    • Passionate about learning new technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Why should we select you
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to contribute to your team's success.

    • I have a strong background in software development, with expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

    • I have experience working in both individual and team settings, and am comfortable collaborating with others to achie...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Toughest decision of your life
  • Ans. 

    Deciding to leave my hometown for better career opportunities

    • Had to leave behind family and friends

    • Had to adjust to a new environment and culture

    • Had to start from scratch in building a social circle

    • Had to deal with homesickness and loneliness

    • Ultimately led to personal and professional growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Where do see yourself in upcoming years
  • Ans. 

    In the upcoming years, I see myself growing as a software developer and taking on more challenging projects.

    • Continuing to learn and stay up-to-date with new technologies

    • Taking on leadership roles and mentoring junior developers

    • Contributing to open-source projects

    • Exploring different areas of software development, such as machine learning and AI

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Interests other than programming
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy playing basketball, reading books, and traveling to new places.

    • Playing basketball

    • Reading books

    • Traveling to new places

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Willing to relocate
  • Ans. 

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

    • I am open to exploring new locations and cultures.

    • I am willing to relocate for a better career growth and learning opportunities.

    • I have relocated in the past for work and have had positive experiences.

    • I am willing to consider relocation assistance if offered.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Are you a smart worker or hard worker
  • Ans. 

    I am both a smart worker and a hard worker.

    • I prioritize tasks and work efficiently to complete them quickly (smart worker)

    • I am dedicated and put in the necessary effort to ensure quality work (hard worker)

    • I am able to adapt to different situations and find the most effective approach

    • For example, I may use automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks (smart worker)

    • But I also take the time to thoroughly test and debug

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: programming questions were based on basics, good knowledge of linked lists ,arrays and sorting algorithms is needed. Puzzles were a bit tricky but can be solved with a little observation. Programming MCQs are also based on basic knowledge of errors and syntaxes to be followed when writing a c code.
Tips: Good fundamentals and reasoning is needed

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: good technical knowledge in programming is needed. The interviewer asked me for my favorite subjects and asked questions accordingly. Being an EC student i said my interests were electronics and programming. Programming questions were mainly focussed. Strong programming basics are needed. Questions on data analytics were extra since i had a course on machine learning. The interviewer also asked questions regarding my internship. Dont expect the interviewer to know nothing about your internship or projects you do other than programming oriented ones.
Tips: strong programming skills. geeksforgeeks is a good site to look up to.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: My HR interview started with a routine tell me about yourself question. I gave a confident answer, which really allowed me settle. Then came the why do we select you question. I justified my selection with examples of my teamwork, programming skills and my contribution in internship. moving on i have told my toughest decision and my interests. Being a smart worker and someone who does what he loves, i said that i want my ideas to get implemented and i would find real joy in seeing them working.
Tips: confidence matters. justify yourself by giving instances of your work and character. When the interviewer asks "Do you have any questions for me?". don't give a blunt NO. do a little research on the company beforehand. Asking what skills are need to perform well in their company is a good question. you can also ask them about their work culture.

General Tips: be confident, cool and little common sense is all needed. Be strong on basics, don't try to learn complex things when you are not strong enough in basics.
Skill Tips: strong programming basics.
reasoning skills
Skills: programming in c, reasoning
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: They offer a job in the domain i would love to work. Do what you love is my motto.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About cloud services, difference between azure and aws?
  • Q2. What is sql,mysql and no sql?
  • Ans. 

    SQL is a relational database management system, MySQL is an open-source RDBMS, and NoSQL is a non-relational database management system.

    • SQL is used to manage relational databases and is based on the relational model.

    • MySQL is an open-source RDBMS that uses SQL as its query language.

    • NoSQL is a non-relational database management system that does not use SQL and is used for unstructured data.

    • NoSQL databases are often used

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Virtual Machine, how it is helpful in current cloud environment?
  • Ans. 

    A virtual machine is a software emulation of a physical computer that can run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.

    • Virtual machines allow for efficient use of hardware resources by allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine.

    • They provide a secure and isolated environment for running applications, as each virtual machine is completely independent of the others.

    • Virtual machi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I applied for this profile internally, as i was working with xerox earlier also but in a non-technical profile, so applied 2-3 times in internal job postings, luckily i cracked the interview in my 3rd attempt, i would like to say that never give up just keep on trying

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

The written test involved qiestions from bssic aptitude, computer fundamentals and coding.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a technical discussion with the pannel. The discussion was mostly based in what's written in resume. Expect the questions from Java, OOPs, Data structures, SQL.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a one on one discussion with the manager. It was mostly to identify if the candidate meets basic non technical requirements for the job role.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was little tricky as i was interviewed by the HR head since all other HRs were busy interviewing other candidates. it was mostly to check the communication skills, flexibility of the employee, t...
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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about Yourself
  • Q2. Who is your favorite icon?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself according to the job profile to which you applied.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous Experience
  • Q2. Question related to job responsibilities.
Round 2 - Case Study 

Conditional based questions

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary part and Responsibilities.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself

Deccan Herald Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Deccan Herald interview?
Deccan Herald interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Deccan Herald interview process are One-on-one Round, Case Study and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Deccan Herald 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 Deccan Herald. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Deccan Herald expect are AWS, Full Stack, Aftereffects, Bootstrap and Cloud Services.
What are the top questions asked in Deccan Herald interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Deccan Herald interview -

  1. how did you manage late printi...read more
  2. After presenting my strategies, I was asked if I failed in the Plan A then what...read more
  3. Written test questions - rewrite a passage with 2 headlines, explain some econo...read more

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