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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me what motivates you to come to work, which environment do you work best?
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated by challenging projects and a collaborative work environment.

    • I am motivated by the opportunity to work on challenging projects that push me to grow and learn.

    • I thrive in a collaborative work environment where I can bounce ideas off of team members and work together towards a common goal.

    • I work best in an environment that values open communication, transparency, and mutual respect among team members.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me what you know about the role/team and how you think this role will contribute to the banks values.
  • Ans. 

    The role of a Project Manager involves leading a team to successfully execute projects that align with the bank's values.

    • The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

    • They work closely with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are of high quality.

    • The role involves managing risks, issues, and changes throughout the projec...

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about a time where you have had to work with someone else to achieve a shared goal.
  • Ans. 

    I worked with a colleague to successfully launch a new product within a tight deadline.

    • Collaborated closely with a colleague to define project scope and timeline

    • Divided tasks based on strengths and skills, ensuring efficient progress

    • Communicated regularly to address any challenges and make necessary adjustments

    • Celebrated the successful launch together as a team

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about a time where you have had to improve something for a customer or colleague and why was it important to do that?
  • Ans. 

    Improved customer satisfaction by implementing a new project management tool.

    • Identified the need for a more efficient project management tool based on feedback from customers and colleagues.

    • Researched and evaluated different project management tools to find the best fit for the team's needs.

    • Implemented the new tool and provided training to ensure smooth transition and adoption.

    • Monitored the impact of the new tool on pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about a time where you have used multiple sources of data to fix a problem.
  • Ans. 

    Utilized multiple data sources to identify and resolve a software bug

    • Analyzed user feedback, error logs, and code changes to pinpoint the root cause of a bug in a software application

    • Used data from customer support tickets, system performance metrics, and developer notes to track down the issue

    • Integrated data from user testing sessions, beta feedback, and A/B testing results to validate the effectiveness of the bug fix

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Familiarise yourself with the values of the bank, it’s a tick box interview and buzz words will score you points.

Project Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is success & what is failure to you? How do you handle failure? - not much interviewer asks such questions, but I believe these are very important questions, if you want to succeed.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between hashmap and hash table
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is non-synchronized and allows null values, while HashTable is synchronized and does not allow null values.

    • HashMap is non-synchronized, meaning it is not thread-safe, while HashTable is synchronized and thread-safe.

    • HashMap allows null values for both keys and values, while HashTable does not allow null keys or values.

    • HashMap is generally preferred for non-thread-safe applications, while HashTable is used in mul

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Significance of equals and hashcode in java
  • Ans. 

    Equals method is used to compare the content of objects while hashcode method is used to generate a unique integer value for an object.

    • Equals method is used to compare the content of objects for equality.

    • Hashcode method is used to generate a unique integer value for an object.

    • Both methods are important for implementing proper object comparison and hashing in Java.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What motivates you to come to office
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated to come to the office by the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to the success of the team.

    • Challenging projects provide a sense of accomplishment and growth

    • Collaborating with talented colleagues allows for learning and innovation

    • Contributing to the success of the team fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Any scenario where you coached and mentored your collegue in previous organisation?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I coached a junior developer on implementing design patterns in a project.

    • Provided guidance on how to apply design patterns in code

    • Reviewed their code and provided feedback for improvement

    • Encouraged them to ask questions and seek clarification

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - After applying we were sent a test link which consists of mcq's of Java8, spring boot etc. After that we were called for a walkin drive.There are 2 rounds. One technical and one managerial. Interviewers are friendly and asked basic questions on java and spring.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Java Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sort 0 1You have been given an integer array/list(ARR) of size N that contains only integers, 0 and 1. Write a function to sort this array/list. Think of a solution which scans the array/list only once and don't require use of an extra arra... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Online Test related to Selenium

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Java problem related to Strings

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to approach Test Automation?
  • Q2. Cucumber Related Question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Spring Boot Related Questions
  • Q2. Authentication handling in microservices
  • Ans. 

    Authentication handling in microservices involves securing communication between services and managing user access.

    • Implement token-based authentication for secure communication between microservices

    • Use OAuth or JWT for authentication and authorization

    • Centralize authentication logic in a separate service to avoid duplication

    • Implement role-based access control to manage user permissions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Microservice design patterns
  • Q4. Java 8 map function
  • Ans. 

    The map function in Java 8 is used to transform each element of a stream using a given function.

    • Map function is a method in the Stream interface that applies a function to each element in the stream and returns a new stream with the transformed elements.

    • It is commonly used for converting or manipulating data in a stream without modifying the original data source.

    • Example: List numbers = Arrays.asList(1, 2, 3, 4, 5); Lis...

  • Answered by AI

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Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Find Nth PrimeYou are given a number 'N'. Your task is to find Nth prime number. A prime number is a number greater than 1 that is not a product of two smaller natural numbers. Prime numbers have only two factors – 1 and the number itself. ... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. RMAN backups related, dataguard resolving gaps, Scenario based questions on backups
  • Q2. Ansible coding and devops, cloud

Associate Vice President Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Discuss a case study on a preferred topic or use sample problems to explain a difficult concept. First name the topic and then the concept/case study to be illustrated within 5 mins. CBSE Hot questions are preferred.
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Moderate difficulty questions. Topics - Situation based behavior, English, Maths, Reasoning

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join BFSI Industry ?
  • Q2. What do you know about BPM sector ?
  • Ans. 

    BPM sector refers to Business Process Management sector which focuses on improving efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

    • BPM sector involves analyzing, designing, implementing, and monitoring business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

    • It often includes the use of software tools to automate and streamline processes.

    • Companies in various industries use BPM to optimize their operations and achi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about one of your achievements
  • Q4. What are your future education plans ?
  • Q5. What are you passionate about? (Do not say anything about job)
  • Q6. How will you manage a conflict between your teammates which is creating a hurdle for you to work?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm and relaxed. If you are applying for an A3 role you just need to be basic smart and not extreme stupid. If you are applying for B5 role. Buckle your belts and know about the role you are applying for.

Customer Service & Operations Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What do you know about BPM sector ?
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Sdet Interview Questions & Answers

user image Omer

posted on 21 Nov 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the Java stream
  • Ans. 

    Java Stream is a sequence of elements that supports functional-style operations.

    • Java Stream is used to process collections of objects in a functional way.

    • It allows for operations like filter, map, reduce, and collect to be performed on the elements.

    • Streams can be sequential or parallel, providing better performance for large datasets.

    • Example: List names = Arrays.asList("Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"); Stream stream = names.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the regression test?
  • Ans. 

    Regression testing is the process of re-running previously executed tests to ensure that new code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.

    • Regression testing is performed to verify that new code changes have not introduced any new bugs or issues.

    • It involves re-running previously executed test cases to ensure that existing functionality still works as expected.

    • Regression testing is typically automated ...

  • Answered by AI

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Sdet Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Given a M x N 2D array containing random alphabets and a function Dict(string word) which returns whether the 'word' is a valid English word. Find all possible valid words you can get from the 2D array, where the alphabets are adjacent to e... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is static keyword
  • Ans. 

    Static keyword is used in programming languages to declare variables, methods, or classes that belong to the class itself rather than instances of the class.

    • Static variables are shared among all instances of a class.

    • Static methods can be called without creating an instance of the class.

    • Static classes cannot be instantiated and are used for grouping related methods and variables.

    • In Java, static keyword is used to create...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain about framework
  • Ans. 

    A framework is a structured set of guidelines, libraries, and tools used to develop and maintain software applications.

    • Framework provides a foundation for building software applications

    • It includes reusable code libraries, tools, and best practices

    • Frameworks help in organizing code, improving efficiency, and promoting consistency

    • Examples: Selenium for web automation testing, TestNG for test management in Java

  • Answered by AI

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Qa Automation Testing Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. selenium: what are selenium components, what are the different locators in selenium, what is selenium web driver, write a xpath for a given element on a web page
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was spring boot java based online round

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Optional in java.
  • Q2. Eager and lazy initialization in simgleton design pattern
  • Ans. 

    Eager initialization creates the instance of Singleton class at the time of class loading, while lazy initialization creates the instance only when it is required.

    • Eager initialization can lead to resource wastage if the instance is never used.

    • Lazy initialization is more efficient as it only creates the instance when needed.

    • Eager initialization is thread-safe by default, while lazy initialization requires synchronizatio...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Java Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Sort 0 1You have been given an integer array/list(ARR) of size N that contains only integers, 0 and 1. Write a function to sort this array/list. Think of a solution which scans the array/list only once and don't require use of an extra arra... read more
View answer (4)
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Online assessment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic mcq's related to Java,spring Boot
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Importance of Equals and hashcode
  • Ans. 

    Equals and hashcode are important for object comparison and hashing in Java.

    • Equals method is used to compare two objects for equality.

    • Hashcode method is used to generate a unique integer value for an object.

    • Equals and hashcode are used in collections like HashMap and HashSet for efficient retrieval and storage.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between comparable and comparator
  • Ans. 

    Comparable is an interface used for natural ordering, while Comparator is an interface used for custom ordering.

    • Comparable is implemented by the class itself to define the natural ordering of objects.

    • Comparator is implemented by a separate class to define custom ordering of objects.

    • Comparable uses the compareTo() method to compare objects, while Comparator uses the compare() method.

    • Example: String class implements Comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write code for Singelton design pattern
  • Ans. 

    Singleton design pattern ensures a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it.

    • Create a private static instance of the class

    • Provide a public static method to access the instance

    • Ensure the constructor is private to prevent instantiation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference b/w hashmap and hashtable
  • Ans. 

    HashMap is non-synchronized and allows null values, while Hashtable is synchronized and does not allow null keys or values.

    • HashMap is non-synchronized, while Hashtable is synchronized

    • HashMap allows null values, while Hashtable does not allow null keys or values

    • HashMap is faster than Hashtable

    • HashMap is part of the Java Collections Framework, while Hashtable is a legacy class

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you resolve conflicts within the team
  • Q2. What went well in you last company? What didn't go well?
  • Ans. 

    At my last company, effective communication and collaboration among team members went well, but there were challenges with project timelines and resource allocation.

    • Effective communication and collaboration among team members

    • Challenges with project timelines

    • Challenges with resource allocation

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview went well and I answered all the questions and I was very confident that I wil get selected but there is no response from the HR. doesn't reply to the calls and messages. it is not good. atleast they should have mentioned if we get selected or rejected.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Java Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How do you convert list to arraylist? And vice versa
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NatWest Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in NatWest Group interview?
NatWest Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the NatWest Group interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for NatWest 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 NatWest Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at NatWest Group expect are Automation, Agile, Stakeholder Management, Software Design and Testing Tools.
What are the top questions asked in NatWest Group interview?

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How long is the NatWest Group interview process?

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

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