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Updated 8 Dec 2022

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

A sample program was given and I was asked to explain what was the algorithm for the code

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Projects executed in the past
  • Q2. 2. Most challenging problem
  • Ans. 

    Managing cross-functional teams and aligning their goals and priorities.

    • Aligning the goals and priorities of different teams

    • Managing cross-functional teams

    • Overcoming communication and collaboration challenges

    • Ensuring efficient resource allocation

    • Resolving conflicts and addressing competing interests

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Review the projects done. Show your key strengths (coding, testing or program management)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How will improve photoshop
  • Ans. 

    I will improve Photoshop by enhancing user experience, adding new features, optimizing performance, and providing better customer support.

    • Enhance user experience by simplifying UI/UX design and improving workflow efficiency

    • Add new features such as AI-powered tools for automated editing, 3D modeling capabilities, and collaboration features

    • Optimize performance by reducing loading times, improving stability, and enhancing...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How can photoshop increase market share
  • Ans. 

    Photoshop can increase market share by expanding into new industries, offering more affordable pricing options, and improving user experience.

    • Expand into new industries such as web design, digital marketing, and e-commerce to reach a wider audience.

    • Offer more affordable pricing options for individual users, small businesses, and educational institutions to attract new customers.

    • Improve user experience by simplifying th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about a work that you are most proud of
  • Ans. 

    I am most proud of leading a cross-functional team to launch a new mobile app that increased user engagement by 30%.

    • Led a cross-functional team to develop and launch a new mobile app

    • Increased user engagement by 30%

    • Implemented user feedback to continuously improve the app

    • Collaborated with marketing team to promote the app and drive downloads

  • Answered by AI

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to Project Management Methodology
  • Q2. Situational based questions, mainly related to project management and leadership
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question Related to Project management methodology and situational based questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to Project Management methodology and leadership approach

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Before appearing for the interview, try to research about Adobe products and offerings.

Prepare for situational questions

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Product Management 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about an application that I like. Features I like and dislike. Also improvements that I would make in future. Detailed discussions on how to implement that. ( I had mentioned about YouTube and how it...
  • Q2. Basic HR questions.
  • Q3. Work related questions on intelligent solutions.
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HR questions outside the CV.
  • Q2. Work related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Interactions with seniors.

2. Mock GDs/PIs.

3. Internet.

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Guesstimates 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A single stress interview was taken. “Why MBA” after Samsung was the intro question, followed by questions on the happenings in IT sector like mergers and the business reasons of each such instance.
  • Q2. A guesstimate was asked on " number of petrol pumps needed for Lucknow". A product entry case of Samsung mobile phone in a different country was also discussed.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Have a note on the happenings within IT sector & business perspective.

2. Prodman Cases.

3. Internet.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain how you can improve a b2b and b2c product of your choice
  • Ans. 

    To improve a B2B and B2C product, focus on enhancing user experience, adding new features, and optimizing pricing strategies.

    • Conduct user research to understand pain points and preferences of both B2B and B2C customers.

    • Implement user-friendly interfaces and streamline processes to improve overall user experience.

    • Introduce new features or functionalities based on customer feedback and market trends.

    • Optimize pricing stra...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What method you use for roadmap creation
  • Ans. 

    I use a combination of customer feedback, market research, and company goals to create a roadmap.

    • Gather feedback from customers through surveys, interviews, and user testing

    • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and opportunities

    • Align roadmap with company goals and priorities

    • Prioritize features based on impact, effort, and strategic importance

    • Iterate and adjust roadmap based on feedback and data

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Oct 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Good questions, need some logical thinking

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Microservice arch
  • Q2. Kube deployment
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to come to Dell?
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Discuss Past experience relevant to the role.

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

ECommerce questions and how to make decisions with conflicting teams

Program Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 27 Mar 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Case Study 

It was a B-school selection round

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly regular product questions

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