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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. As Tomcat is the default server in Spring Boot, how would you add a new server?
  • Ans. 

    To add a new server in Spring Boot, you need to exclude the default Tomcat dependency and add the desired server dependency.

    • Exclude the Tomcat dependency in the pom.xml file

    • Add the desired server dependency in the pom.xml file

    • Configure the server properties in the application.properties or application.yml file

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  • Q2. How can you check if a string is not null without string != null?
  • Ans. 

    Checking if a string is not null without using string != null.

    • Use string.IsNullOrEmpty() method

    • Use string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace() method

    • Use string.Compare() method to compare with an empty string

    • Use string.Length property to check if length is greater than 0

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  • Q3. Yoda notation.
  • Ans. 

    Yoda notation is a programming style where the order of a conditional statement is reversed.

    • Used to avoid null pointer exceptions

    • Improves readability for complex conditions

    • Example: if ('red' === color) instead of if (color === 'red')

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  • Q4. Convert a List of employees into a Map of Employees with ID as the key.
  • Ans. 

    Convert a List of employees into a Map of Employees with ID as the key.

    • Create an empty Map

    • Iterate through the List of employees

    • For each employee, add a key-value pair to the Map with ID as key and employee object as value

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  • Q5. Use Java 8. Collectors.toMap(Employee.getID(), e -> e).

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up your skills on Java 8, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, and Collections framework in Java (including Map).

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Mar 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

An Aptitude Test is an assessment used to evaluate a person's abilities, skills, and potential in different areas such as logical reasoning, numerical ability, verbal skills, and problem-solving. These tests are commonly used for job recruitment, competitive exams, and academic admissions.

Types of Aptitude Tests

1. Numerical Ability – Tests basic arithmetic, number series, data interpretation, and mathematical reasoning.


2. Logical Reasoning – Assesses pattern recognition, sequences, and problem-solving ability.


3. Verbal Ability – Measures grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence formation.


4. Abstract Reasoning – Involves identifying patterns and relationships in shapes and figures.


5. Data Interpretation – Evaluates the ability to interpret charts, graphs, and tables.


6. Mechanical/Technical Aptitude – Used in engineering and technical fields to assess mechanical reasoning and spatial visualization.


7. Situational Judgment Test (SJT) – Assesses decision-making and problem-solving in work-related situations.



Tips to Prepare for an Aptitude Test

Practice regularly: Solve previous test papers and sample questions.

Improve speed and accuracy: Work on time management and avoid calculation mistakes.

Understand concepts: Strengthen basic mathematical and logical reasoning concepts.

Read carefully: In verbal reasoning, focus on comprehension and grammar rules.

Use online resources: Many websites and apps provide free practice tests.


Would you like sample questions or resources for preparation?

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A Group Discussion (GD) Round is a selection process used by companies and educational institutions to assess candidates on their communication skills, leadership, teamwork, and ability to think critically. It is commonly used in job interviews, MBA admissions, and competitive exams.

Purpose of a GD Round

Evaluates communication skills and fluency.

Tests leadership and teamwork abilities.

Assesses logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Measures confidence and ability to handle pressure.


Types of GD Topics

1. Factual Topics – Based on current affairs, business, economy, or politics (e.g., "Impact of AI on Jobs").


2. Abstract Topics – Open-ended topics that test creativity (e.g., "Red vs. Blue").


3. Case-Based GD – Candidates are given a business problem to discuss and find solutions.


4. Controversial Topics – Topics with opposing views to evaluate debate skills (e.g., "Social Media: Boon or Bane?").


5. Opinion-Based Topics – Candidates express their views on social or ethical issues (e.g., "Should work-from-home continue post-pandemic?").



How to Perform Well in a GD?

Be confident but not aggressive – Speak with clarity and confidence while respecting others' opinions.

Initiate if possible – Starting the discussion gives an advantage, but only if you have a strong point.

Stay relevant – Stick to the topic and avoid going off-track.

Use facts and examples – Support your arguments with relevant data and examples.

Listen actively – Engage with others' points and respond thoughtfully.

Maintain good body language – Sit straight, make eye contact, and use gestures naturally.

**Summarize

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a sql query to find second highest salary
  • Q2. Software developer & it
  • Q3. Explain the difference between stack and quene
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal & introduction questions
  • Q2. Why do want to work for our company ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communicate with clarity & confidence
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Acpect Salary 38 to 42 thousand
  • Q2. Timings 8 to 9 hours
  • Q3. Company other benefits
  • Q4. Per Month 2 extra live not Sunday inculcate
  • Q5. Increment 8 to 12% 1 to 2 years

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about my current project
  • Q2. Started asking questions like whats there in ur project to do ETL testing??
  • Q3. You have automation exp and you will be having greate future in automation then why you choosed ETL as ur career??
  • Q4. We need Supply chain Management related experience candidate but your exp is something else so its won't workout .. like that .

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. Transactions in springboot
  • Ans. 

    Transactions in Spring Boot manage database operations as a single unit of work to ensure data integrity.

    • Spring Boot provides support for declarative transaction management using @Transactional annotation.

    • Transactions can be configured at class or method level.

    • Transactions can be rolled back in case of exceptions to maintain data consistency.

    • Example: @Transactional annotation on a service method ensures that all databa...

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  • Q2. Difference between arraylist and linked list
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is resizable array implementation, LinkedList is doubly linked list implementation.

    • ArrayList uses dynamic array to store elements, LinkedList uses doubly linked list.

    • ArrayList is faster for accessing elements by index, LinkedList is faster for adding/removing elements.

    • Example: ArrayList arrList = new ArrayList<>(); LinkedList linkedList = new LinkedList<>();

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  • Q3. How REST API used
  • Ans. 

    REST API is used to communicate between client and server using HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE.

    • REST API allows clients to access and manipulate resources on a server using standard HTTP methods.

    • It uses URLs to identify resources and HTTP methods to perform actions on those resources.

    • Common HTTP methods used in REST API are GET (retrieve data), POST (create data), PUT (update data), DELETE (remove data).

    • REST A...

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  • Q4. Annotations in springboot
  • Ans. 

    Annotations in Spring Boot are used to provide metadata about the application and its components.

    • Annotations are used to configure Spring Boot applications, define beans, handle requests, etc.

    • Examples include @SpringBootApplication, @RestController, @Autowired, @RequestMapping, etc.

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  • Q5. Features of java 8
  • Ans. 

    Java 8 introduced several new features including lambda expressions, functional interfaces, streams, and default methods in interfaces.

    • Lambda expressions allow for more concise code and enable functional programming.

    • Functional interfaces are interfaces with a single abstract method, used for lambda expressions.

    • Streams provide a way to work with collections of objects in a functional style.

    • Default methods in interfaces ...

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  • Q6. How interface is implemented in java
  • Ans. 

    Interfaces in Java are implemented using the 'implements' keyword, allowing classes to provide specific implementations for methods defined in the interface.

    • Interfaces in Java define a contract for classes to implement, specifying method signatures without implementations.

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces by separating them with commas.

    • Classes implementing an interface must provide concrete implementations for ...

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  • Q7. How stream API works
  • Ans. 

    Stream API in Java provides a way to process collections of objects in a functional style.

    • Stream API allows for functional-style operations on collections like map, filter, reduce, etc.

    • It supports lazy evaluation, meaning operations are only performed when needed.

    • Streams can be sequential or parallel, depending on the source and operations used.

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  • Q8. Benefits of springboot over spring
  • Ans. 

    Spring Boot simplifies the setup and development of Spring applications by providing a convention-over-configuration approach.

    • Spring Boot eliminates the need for XML configuration by using annotations and sensible defaults.

    • It includes embedded servers like Tomcat, Jetty, or Undertow, making it easy to deploy standalone applications.

    • Auto-configuration feature reduces the amount of boilerplate code needed to set up a Spr...

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  • Q9. Difference between throw and throwable
  • Ans. 

    throw is a keyword used to explicitly throw an exception, while Throwable is a class that serves as the base class for all exceptions in Java.

    • throw is used to throw an exception in a method, while Throwable is the superclass of all exceptions in Java.

    • throw is followed by an instance of Throwable class or its subclasses, while Throwable is a class that provides common methods for handling exceptions.

    • Example: throw new N...

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    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to speak about one topic of more time it will increase the time of interview.

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    Top HCL Group Java Developer Interview Questions and Answers

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    Get interview-ready with Top HCL Group Interview Questions

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

    I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. Technical and optimization techniques related
    • Q2. Coding questions of java script

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    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    Selected Selected

    I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

    Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

    Aptitude test assess the candidate’s cognitive abilities ,skills and potential for learning.

    Round 2 - Group Discussion 

    A group discussion is a structured conversation among a group of people usually 6-12 participants , moderated by facilitator.

    Round 3 - HR 

    (6 Questions)

    • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
    • Q2. Why do you want to work for company
    • Q3. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
    • Q4. How do you handle change or unexpected situations?
    • Q5. What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
    • Ans. 

      My greatest strength is my ability to communicate effectively and empathize with customers. My weakness is that I can be overly detail-oriented at times.

      • Strength: Effective communication skills - able to convey information clearly and concisely

      • Strength: Empathy towards customers - able to understand their needs and concerns

      • Weakness: Being overly detail-oriented - sometimes spend too much time focusing on minor details

      • W...

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    • Q6. How do you handle chane or unexpected situations?
    • Ans. 

      I handle change or unexpected situations by staying calm, assessing the situation, and adapting quickly.

      • Stay calm and composed

      • Assess the situation and understand the impact

      • Adapt quickly and come up with a solution

      • Communicate effectively with team members or customers

    • Answered by AI

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Define your career goals and job aspirations.
    Update your resume and LinkedIn profile.
    Identify your strengths, skills and areas for improvement.

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    Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

    user image Anonymous

    posted on 26 Oct 2024

    Interview experience
    5
    Excellent
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - One-on-one 

    (5 Questions)

    • Q1. How are you, what is your name, where are you from
    • Ans. 

      I am doing well, my name is John Smith, and I am from New York.

      • I am doing well

      • My name is John Smith

      • I am from New York

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    • Q2. Hola siva India flag
    • Q3. Siva Reddy vanga india
    • Q4. India vanga siva reddy
    • Q5. King movie good only

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All good

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    Interview Questions & Answers

    user image Anonymous

    posted on 14 Feb 2025

    Interview experience
    1
    Bad
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    Less than 2 weeks
    Result
    No response

    I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (2 Questions)

    • Q1. NA- rude behaviour by interviewer
    • Q2. NA

    Interview Preparation Tips

    Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Is this how you treat candidates during interviews, especially when they may have been rejected without reason? Now he claims you are wasting his time. Who is he? He is working at HCL. Learn some manners; Prathameshta Singh does not know how to speak to women. Do you think this is a village where women can be treated poorly? Prathameshta Singh spoke to me in a rude manner during the interview, and I chose not to continue with the interview. With employees like this, the company will never grow. The brand may be acceptable, but the employees are not good at all. this is guy says that you have given interview in October 2024, i told him i don't remember it, you should confirm that then attend interview. he is saying you should confirm then give interview and why are wasting the time. he said kindly continue and then later i will think whether to reject or not. This guy must be not having knowledge. he is frustrated it seem, he is removing is frustration on candidate who are giving interview. Company Owner like CTO and CEO should think about it. because of this people they are losing Good employees who are interested in working HCL. Improve the interview process.
    Interview experience
    3
    Average
    Difficulty level
    -
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -
    Round 1 - One-on-one 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. Explain Snowflake Architecture
    • Ans. 

      Snowflake Architecture is a cloud-based data warehousing platform that separates storage and compute for increased scalability and performance.

      • Snowflake uses a unique architecture with three layers: storage, compute, and services.

      • Data is stored in Amazon S3 or Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, separate from the compute resources.

      • Compute resources can be scaled up or down independently of storage, allowing for flexibility a...

    • Answered by AI
    • Q2. What is Multi-clustering
    • Ans. 

      Multi-clustering is a feature in Snowflake that allows data to be stored in multiple clusters for improved performance and scalability.

      • Improves query performance by distributing data across multiple clusters

      • Increases scalability by allowing more resources to be added as needed

      • Helps in workload isolation and resource management

      • Example: Storing customer data in one cluster and product data in another for better performan

    • Answered by AI
    • Q3. 2 SQL scenario questions

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    Interview Questions & Answers

    user image Anonymous

    posted on 17 Oct 2024

    Interview experience
    4
    Good
    Difficulty level
    Moderate
    Process Duration
    -
    Result
    -

    I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

    Round 1 - Technical 

    (3 Questions)

    • Q1. Questions on ML, NLP, Gen AI
    • Q2. Python - pandas questions
    • Q3. Understanding of concepts for a real time problem

    HCL Group Interview FAQs

    How many rounds are there in HCL Group interview?
    HCL Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCL Group interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
    How to prepare for HCL Group 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 HCL Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HCL Group expect are CSR, Fund Raising, Salesforce, Algorithms and Contract Management.
    What are the top questions asked in HCL Group interview?

    Some of the top questions asked at the HCL Group interview -

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    How long is the HCL Group interview process?

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

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