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Updated 3 Sep 2024

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why am i suitable for the job
  • Ans. 

    I am suitable for the job because of my strong writing skills, attention to detail, and passion for the publishing industry.

    • Strong writing skills demonstrated through previous writing experience or samples

    • Attention to detail shown through proofreading and editing abilities

    • Passion for the publishing industry evident in knowledge of current trends and publications

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Would i be willing to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to exploring new locations for career growth

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments

    • I have relocated in the past for job opportunities

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What do you know about peer review journals?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL questions : how to use joins?
  • Ans. 

    Joins are used in SQL to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Use INNER JOIN to return rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

    • Use LEFT JOIN to return all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • Use RIGHT JOIN to return all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

    • Use FULL JOIN to return rows when there is a match i...

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous experience and projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Taylor & Francis Group Solution Analyst interview:
  • SQL

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q1. What are the Aggregate functions in sql
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I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why do you think this profile suits you when you have done masters in maths
  • Ans. 

    My masters in maths has equipped me with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which are essential for an editorial researcher.

    • My mathematical background has taught me to approach problems logically and systematically

    • I have experience in conducting research and analyzing data, which are valuable skills for an editorial researcher

    • My attention to detail and ability to work with complex information make me well-su...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Given my work experience and subject knowledge i want to work in publishing industry and believe i can use my skills for this role in a more diverse way.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: several questions were asked including my background and work experience, and my knowledge about the company and profile i applied for
Tips: be confident and answer in a clear manner. read about the company and work profile.

Round: Test
Experience: First test consisted of english editing and basic maths test. second consisted of summarizing an article in 250 words within 20 minutes and third round consisted of an online research and editing test of international agencies in70 minutes.
Tips: practice few editing tests online and have clear subject knowledge. stay updated with global events by reading newspaper or subscribing to news apps.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: several incident based questions were asked wherein i had to relate the answer with a real life event
Tips: take your time and answer the situation which is most closely related to the question.

Skills: online research, web research, content development, editing

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Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. XOR gate using nand gates
  • Ans. 

    XOR gate can be implemented using NAND gates by combining them in a specific way.

    • Use two NAND gates to create a basic XOR gate

    • Combine the output of the two NAND gates using another NAND gate

    • Use the two inputs of the XOR gate as inputs to the two basic NAND gates

    • The output of the XOR gate will be the output of the final NAND gate

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Advantages of arrays and linked lists, one over the other
  • Ans. 

    Arrays are faster for random access, while linked lists are better for dynamic insertion and deletion.

    • Arrays have constant time access to elements by index

    • Linked lists have constant time insertion and deletion at any position

    • Arrays use contiguous memory, while linked lists use scattered memory

    • Arrays are better for small data sets, while linked lists are better for large data sets

    • Arrays are used for implementing matrice...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sorting algorithms
  • Q4. Machine learning, Big data
  • Q5. Support vector machines
  • Q6. Image processing
  • Q7. Thresholding
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science

    • Worked on multiple projects using Java and Python

    • Familiar with Agile methodology

    • Passionate about learning new technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Why should we select you
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to contribute to your team's success.

    • I have a strong background in software development, with expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

    • I have experience working in both individual and team settings, and am comfortable collaborating with others to achie...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Toughest decision of your life
  • Ans. 

    Deciding to leave my hometown for better career opportunities

    • Had to leave behind family and friends

    • Had to adjust to a new environment and culture

    • Had to start from scratch in building a social circle

    • Had to deal with homesickness and loneliness

    • Ultimately led to personal and professional growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Where do see yourself in upcoming years
  • Ans. 

    In the upcoming years, I see myself growing as a software developer and taking on more challenging projects.

    • Continuing to learn and stay up-to-date with new technologies

    • Taking on leadership roles and mentoring junior developers

    • Contributing to open-source projects

    • Exploring different areas of software development, such as machine learning and AI

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Interests other than programming
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy playing basketball, reading books, and traveling to new places.

    • Playing basketball

    • Reading books

    • Traveling to new places

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Willing to relocate
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

    • I am open to exploring new locations and cultures.

    • I am willing to relocate for a better career growth and learning opportunities.

    • I have relocated in the past for work and have had positive experiences.

    • I am willing to consider relocation assistance if offered.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Are you a smart worker or hard worker
  • Ans. 

    I am both a smart worker and a hard worker.

    • I prioritize tasks and work efficiently to complete them quickly (smart worker)

    • I am dedicated and put in the necessary effort to ensure quality work (hard worker)

    • I am able to adapt to different situations and find the most effective approach

    • For example, I may use automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks (smart worker)

    • But I also take the time to thoroughly test and debug

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: programming questions were based on basics, good knowledge of linked lists ,arrays and sorting algorithms is needed. Puzzles were a bit tricky but can be solved with a little observation. Programming MCQs are also based on basic knowledge of errors and syntaxes to be followed when writing a c code.
Tips: Good fundamentals and reasoning is needed

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: good technical knowledge in programming is needed. The interviewer asked me for my favorite subjects and asked questions accordingly. Being an EC student i said my interests were electronics and programming. Programming questions were mainly focussed. Strong programming basics are needed. Questions on data analytics were extra since i had a course on machine learning. The interviewer also asked questions regarding my internship. Dont expect the interviewer to know nothing about your internship or projects you do other than programming oriented ones.
Tips: strong programming skills. geeksforgeeks is a good site to look up to.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: My HR interview started with a routine tell me about yourself question. I gave a confident answer, which really allowed me settle. Then came the why do we select you question. I justified my selection with examples of my teamwork, programming skills and my contribution in internship. moving on i have told my toughest decision and my interests. Being a smart worker and someone who does what he loves, i said that i want my ideas to get implemented and i would find real joy in seeing them working.
Tips: confidence matters. justify yourself by giving instances of your work and character. When the interviewer asks "Do you have any questions for me?". don't give a blunt NO. do a little research on the company beforehand. Asking what skills are need to perform well in their company is a good question. you can also ask them about their work culture.

General Tips: be confident, cool and little common sense is all needed. Be strong on basics, don't try to learn complex things when you are not strong enough in basics.
Skill Tips: strong programming basics.
reasoning skills
Skills: programming in c, reasoning
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: They offer a job in the domain i would love to work. Do what you love is my motto.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About cloud services, difference between azure and aws?
  • Q2. What is sql,mysql and no sql?
  • Ans. 

    SQL is a relational database management system, MySQL is an open-source RDBMS, and NoSQL is a non-relational database management system.

    • SQL is used to manage relational databases and is based on the relational model.

    • MySQL is an open-source RDBMS that uses SQL as its query language.

    • NoSQL is a non-relational database management system that does not use SQL and is used for unstructured data.

    • NoSQL databases are often used

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Virtual Machine, how it is helpful in current cloud environment?
  • Ans. 

    A virtual machine is a software emulation of a physical computer that can run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.

    • Virtual machines allow for efficient use of hardware resources by allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine.

    • They provide a secure and isolated environment for running applications, as each virtual machine is completely independent of the others.

    • Virtual machi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I applied for this profile internally, as i was working with xerox earlier also but in a non-technical profile, so applied 2-3 times in internal job postings, luckily i cracked the interview in my 3rd attempt, i would like to say that never give up just keep on trying

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic oops questions,matematical problem solving
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Paper mcq conducted in campus

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Paper coding with solving them

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal aptitude test followed by coding test.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 questions ranging from medium to hard.

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Offline pool campus, 30 apti and 30 tech mcq

Round 3 - Coding Test 

3 coding qn on linked list and recursion.
It was a pen and paper exam, we wrote the code on paper

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Offline tech interview for 50 minutes.
  • Q2. 4 coding qn on hashing but without using hash, 4 sql and basic oops concept qustions
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr qustions like my interest and also some tech qustions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ARC Document Solutions Software Engineer interview:
  • Dsa
  • OOPS
  • SQL
  • Software Development
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Regularly Practise dsa, clear the concept of oops, and be confident
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Apti test 15 questions easy

Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 coding easy to medium any language

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concept ,project
  • Q2. Coding question
  • Q3. Puzzles and all

Taylor & Francis Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Taylor & Francis Group interview?
Taylor & Francis Group interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Taylor & Francis Group interview process are HR, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Taylor & Francis 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 Taylor & Francis Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Taylor & Francis Group expect are Publishing, Project Management, Customer Service, Data Analysis and Management.

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