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Updated 4 Jul 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Javascript fundamentals
  • Q2. Given javascript code to find output
  • Q3. Array and Object-based javascript problem-solving.
  • Q4. React Js Hooks, Optimization
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. React JS and Javascript problem-solving need to share screen while coding
  • Q2. What is micro frontend?
  • Ans. 

    Micro frontend is an architectural style where a frontend application is broken down into smaller, independently deployable units.

    • Each unit, or micro frontend, is responsible for a specific feature or functionality

    • Micro frontends can be developed, tested, and deployed independently

    • They can be combined to create a cohesive user interface

    • Examples include using different frameworks for different parts of a web application

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the challenges faced in the current project, and how did you overcome them?
  • Q2. Basic react js theoretical quentions, what is virtual dom?
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations, Negotiation, and Offer released on the same day.

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Q1. Nth Prime Number Problem Statement Find the Nth prime number given a number N. Explanation: A prime number is greater than 1 and is not the product of two smaller natural numbers. A prime number has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Index and it's types
  • Ans. 

    Index is a data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval in a database. Types include clustered, non-clustered, unique, and composite.

    • Clustered index physically orders the data in the table based on the index key

    • Non-clustered index creates a separate structure to store the index key and a pointer to the actual data row

    • Unique index ensures that all values in the index column are unique

    • Composite index is creat...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at BRACT's Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Pune and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

There was a test on Hackerrank platform where they asked questions on computer fundamentals like OS, DBMS, CN, DSA etc, along with question on Aptitude (Around 15 MCQs were there in total).
In addition to this there were two coding questions one hard on easy, and there was also an SQL query to be written.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell Me About Yourself, Explain the project, Question on basic Data Structures like Linked List. Also few on Graph
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself, Why should we hire you ?, Why do you want to join our company ?, Explain a situation where you had to overcome failure. etc

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Q1. Given an acyclic graph of a city where each edge represents a road in the city and each vertex represents an crossing. Write an algo to find out the minimum number of vertices at which a policemen will be kept so that all the roads are cove... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. It's a good job but time taking
  • Q2. It's not giving a correct
  • Q3. Salary, and it's a payment job how to return that money
  • Q4. When the interview process, when u call me iam legally waiting for ur call
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I Intrested join to our company, is a collaboration to students it's give a good future so iam soo excited joined next wave.
  • Q2. When we call the interview process, iam eagle waiting.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good opportunity, for paye job after joined company
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Signed NDA, 2 coding on string manipulation, selenium and rest assured framework level question
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leet code medium Array question, Selenium advance concepts, reporting mechanisms implements error troubleshooting, behavioural question on Automation based, discussion on handling production issues and ho...
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Panel not joined and post that HR not taking calls
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How much experience you have into froud management?
  • Q2. H uch money you can take from parents?
  • Ans. 

    The amount of money that can be taken from parents should be reasonable and within their means.

    • It is important to consider the financial situation of the parents before asking for money.

    • Discuss the specific amount needed and the purpose for which it will be used.

    • Ensure that the parents are comfortable with the amount and are willing to provide support.

    • Avoid pressuring or manipulating parents into giving more money than...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. State Head sis equal to Business Development Executive.
  • Q2. State Head is not aware about the product.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Case Study 

Comprehending and presenting a Technical Article on Data science

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General Background questions
  • Q2. About the company and role understanding
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. What do you mean by sales?
  • Ans. 

    Sales refers to the process of selling products or services to customers in exchange for money or other forms of compensation.

    • Sales involves identifying potential customers and persuading them to make a purchase.

    • It includes activities such as prospecting, lead generation, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals.

    • Sales can be done through various channels such as direct sales, online sales, retail sales, etc.

    • Successful ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What skills are required for a career in sales?
  • Ans. 

    Skills required for a career in sales include communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and resilience.

    • Strong communication skills to effectively convey product benefits and build rapport with clients

    • Negotiation skills to close deals and secure favorable terms for both parties

    • Relationship-building skills to cultivate long-term partnerships with clients and foster repeat business

    • Resilience to handle rejection a...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by sales?
  • Ans. 

    Sales refers to the process of selling products or services to customers in exchange for money.

    • Sales involves identifying potential customers and persuading them to make a purchase.

    • It includes activities such as prospecting, lead generation, pitching, negotiating, and closing deals.

    • Sales can be done through various channels such as direct sales, online sales, retail sales, etc.

    • Successful salespeople focus on building r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join Ed Tech?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about education and technology, and believe in the power of Ed Tech to transform learning.

    • Passionate about education and technology

    • Believe in the transformative power of Ed Tech

    • Excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on learning outcomes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How will you convince an aspirant to buy our course?
  • Ans. 

    I will highlight the unique benefits of our course, showcase success stories, offer a special discount, and provide personalized support.

    • Highlight the unique benefits of our course such as industry-relevant curriculum, experienced instructors, and job placement assistance.

    • Showcase success stories of previous students who have benefited from the course and achieved their career goals.

    • Offer a special discount or promotio...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Research the company thoroughly and practice basic questions about sales and convincing skills.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Next company name
  • Q2. What are you post
  • Ans. 

    Backend and office assistant

  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. What is your salary expectations
  • Ans. 

    2lakh annual income

  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q4. What is your qualifications
  • Ans. 

    Qualification graduate

  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q5. What is you post

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always make 100 persent on your job
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to convince the students for there course ?
  • Q2. How do you analysis there need and location preference?
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you fit for this role
  • Q2. Can you counsel and selling skills
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Selling point and knowledge
  • Q2. Sales technique

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt interview?
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 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 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt expect are Agile, Javascript, SQL, Scrum and JIRA.
What are the top questions asked in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt interview?

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