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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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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 and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 4 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 

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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I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Feb 2021. 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 - Aptitude Test 

What is aptitude test?

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Online study and off-line which one is better?

Round 4 - Case Study 

Someone not interested in assignments.

Round 5 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you choice to join with us
  • Ans. Because write now Indias largest and most trusted education system is BYJU'S. thats why not one me everyone want to join his/her children in BYJU'S.
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What is more important to you education or money?
  • Ans. Obviously is education because educated person make money so easily and how to hold the mobey they know very well
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Understand what they needs to us

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Write a program on bubble sort ?
  • Ans. 

    Bubble sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.

    • Start from the first element and compare it with the next element

    • If the first element is greater than the next element, swap them

    • Repeat this process for all elements in the list

    • Continue this process until no more swaps are needed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Define Turing Machine ?
  • Ans. 

    A Turing Machine is a theoretical device that can simulate any algorithmic computation.

    • It was proposed by Alan Turing in 1936 as a model for computation.

    • It consists of a tape, a head that can read and write symbols on the tape, and a set of rules for transitioning between states.

    • It can simulate any algorithmic computation, making it a powerful tool for theoretical computer science.

    • It is often used as a theoretical basi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain hash function
  • Ans. 

    A hash function is a mathematical function that converts input data of arbitrary size into a fixed-size output.

    • Hash functions are used to index data in hash tables.

    • They are also used in cryptography to securely store passwords.

    • Examples of hash functions include MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was lengthy process some questions were difficult to answer and i tried to amswer a few questions but i didnt clear interview process

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Salary package

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - very easy process..2 rounds only

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Regarding the experience of my previous job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident while giving interview and negotiate strongly for Salary

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How will you pursue parents of the child to buy our tablets?
  • Ans. 

    I will highlight the benefits of our tablets for children's education and offer discounts or promotions to attract parents.

    • Emphasize the educational benefits of our tablets

    • Offer discounts or promotions to attract parents

    • Provide testimonials from satisfied parents

    • Partner with schools or educational institutions to promote our tablets

    • Create engaging and informative marketing materials targeted towards parents

    • Offer a tria...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be smart and answer aggressively

Assistant Manager Interview Questions & Answers

BYJU'S user image prashant kumar saxena

posted on 14 Sep 2022

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self - what you know about Byjus
  • Q2. What's your weakness

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for BYJU'S Assistant Manager interview:
  • Sales
  • IT
  • Educational Sales
  • Education Counseling
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Company now created the poltics so my opinion please don't give interviews in byjus

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. SQL questions
  • Q2. Guestimates around sizing
  • Ans. 

    Guestimates around sizing

    • Guestimates are rough estimates based on limited information

    • They are useful in situations where precise data is not available

    • Factors such as historical data, industry benchmarks, and expert opinions can be used to make guestimates

    • Guestimates should be clearly communicated as rough estimates and not taken as exact figures

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and curious

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.
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