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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
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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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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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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 Other and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How do you see yourself 5 years from now
  • Q2. How much salary increase you are asking for

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - go confidently as answer all questions

I applied via Neuvoo and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. They will check ur communication via speaking test and also mail drafting skills..And there will be a aptitude test separately..With a basic life science questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Candidates with basic aptitude and communication skills with a pinch of life science knowledge call get through it.

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posted on 26 Sep 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 0 interview round.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prep thoroughly when it comes to data structures and SQL.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 3 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 

Stocks, profit and loss, percentage, work, speed and time

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Projects explanation
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including web development, mobile app development, and data analysis.

    • Developed a responsive e-commerce website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Created a mobile app for tracking fitness goals using React Native

    • Performed data analysis on customer behavior using Python and SQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Depends on individual

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare on basics of languages and Perfect on project explaination

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posted on 24 Oct 2023

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Oct 2022. 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Test strategies
  • Q2. Which level of testing is more focussed
  • Ans. 

    Unit testing is more focused

    • Unit testing focuses on testing individual components or functions in isolation

    • It is typically automated and executed frequently during development

    • Examples include testing a specific function in a program or a specific module in an application

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Case Study 

Hsd to design a simple product cart application

Round 4 - Aptitude Test 

It was a phycometry test

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a logical type aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About projects and internship
  • Q2. Situation and behavioral based questions
  • Q3. Technical questions related to resume
  • Q4. HR related questions
  • Q5. Presentation on any technical topic
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...
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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 Behavioral.
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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