Ostello Interview Questions and Answers

They gave me a LLM to develop on the test data

Q1. What is sharding
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Sharding is a database partitioning technique to improve performance and scalability by distributing data across multiple servers.
• Sharding involves breaking up a database into smaller, more manageable parts called shards

• Each shard contains a subset of the data, allowing for parallel processing and improved performance

• Examples of sharding implementations include MongoDB's sharded clusters and MySQL's partitioning featur...read more
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Q2. Explain bias variance tradeoff
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Bias-variance tradeoff is the balance between underfitting and overfitting in machine learning models.
• Bias refers to the error from erroneous assumptions in the learning algorithm, leading to underfitting.

• Variance refers to the error from sensitivity to fluctuations in the training set, leading to overfitting.

• The tradeoff involves finding the right level of model complexity to minimize both bias and variance.

• Regulariza...read more
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Q1. Problem faced while talking to students
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Students often face communication barriers, emotional challenges, and varying levels of engagement during counseling sessions.
• Communication barriers: Some students may struggle to articulate their thoughts or feelings, making it difficult to provide effective guidance.

• Emotional challenges: Students may come in with anxiety or stress, which can hinder open dialogue and lead to misunderstandings.

• Varying levels of engagem...read more
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Q2. How did I convince students or parents in first call.
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I build rapport and trust with students and parents through active listening and tailored guidance during the first call.
• Active Listening: I focus on understanding their concerns and aspirations, which helps in building trust.

• Personalized Approach: I tailor my advice based on the student's unique strengths and interests, making it more relatable.

• Clear Communication: I explain the academic options clearly, using simple ...read more
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Q1. Introduce yourself
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I am a dedicated SEO Analyst with 5 years of experience in optimizing websites for search engines.
• 5 years of experience in SEO analysis

• Proficient in keyword research and optimization

• Skilled in on-page and off-page SEO strategies

• Experience with Google Analytics and SEO tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Q2. Past experience
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