Yahoo Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hard and strict interview process. No advice. It was one of the hardest interviews I have attended.

Round: Test
Experience: 25 objective questions based on C / C++ syntax, networking, OS, Algorithms and Data Structures and DBMS. A list of about 25 candidates was finally shortlisted for the next round . Thorough knowledge on the CS topics mentioned above plus clear concepts of C / C++ syntax Think about the algorithm first. Get an outline of the brute force algo first and then try to optimize it. Dynamic Programming is a hot topic among interviewers. Be clear on it and how to use it . After thinking of the pseudo code, use your favourite language ( I used Python ). Read up as many blog reviews as possible from internet, you get sample questions from there.

Round: Programming
Experience: A problem statement was given and we had to write code on it in about an hour. Marking was done on concept used, Optimal code and consideration of all possible boundary cases . Take care of boundary cases.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions from the aforementioned topics in CS, coupled with a few real life scenarios where you might have to use algorithmic concepts to come up with an optimal solution. Occasionally, there can be some puzzle in which you are not expected to solve it in a flash, but work it step by step with your interviewer till you reach the solution. Sound knowledge of all above mentioned CS concepts.You are not expected to know everything. But suppose you are given a choice to take a pick on some topic you want to be questioned on, make sure that you know it well.
Tips: Keep a steady head, don’t get bogged down by the complexity of the problem. Don’t say ‘’I don’t know’’ in response to some question. Fight hard, make intelligent guesses.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Specifics about who you are, what kind of a person you are, your likes, what you bring to the company.
Tips: Give honest answers. Stay honest .

General Tips: There is one word that beats all is practice. Some guys have the innate ability of performing very well in Quant problems. For the rest, including me, I would say, toil hard, get some CAT material from friends and practise as often as you can. Keep a clear mind and try thinking fast. Regarding programming, if you plan to join a software company, try to program as much as you can. There is no other alternative. IITs do not have good programmers, because we are made to focus more on theory. NITs and other places fare much better when pure programming is concerned. So get your terminals running, and practise pro- gramming in languages such as C / C++ (which should be at your tips ideally) and also get good at Java, Python and particularly crystal clear about Object Oriented Programming Concepts .
Skill Tips: You have to study and be aware of the concepts very clearly. Your fundamentals must be very strong. Apart from the usual such as Algorithms, Data Structures, you must also read vividly about Networking, Operating Systems Concepts and DBMS. Start preparing from around September. Plus you should be well prepared with C / C++ syntax, occasionally Python . Try to engage yourself in sports such as football, cricket, tennis, swimming, or weight lifting. Physical exercises do help ease out stress. Play some musical instrument like a synthesiser, a guitar or a harmonica. Read good books and so forth. Try to get relevant internships in areas of your research interest. If you are interested in Data Mining or AI, try getting internships in them. Work hard during internships.cf Turn up everyday at the workplace. Occasionally you can take time off for your weekend escapades to break the monotony. But don’t make it a habit. In short give it your best and make it count in your resume . What the interviewers complained about was that we were not reading much about OS concepts, networking and DBMS. These topics are equally important along with Algorithms and DS concepts.
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR

Round: Test
Experience: All the questions are from major technical sections of Computers stream. You should stress more on DS,Unix and OS. The questions are little bit time taking, but u can do it with some extra time.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There are two rounds of Technical Interview. In both rounds, all technical concepts of the computers stream are convered. You need to concentrate on OS,Unix and DS. After them you will face a programming round which will be on Unix platform.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR interview is very formal. It will be of 15 to 20 min only. The questions will be basic HR questions.

Skill Tips: It is very important to do well in Programming round and Technical round. Just practice the file concepts in Programming Language. Prepare well in Unix,OS and DS. U need to do programming well. Ofcourse you may not get the output in the programming round, but your approach of problem solving is important. So try to do as much of programming as possible. For programming refer "The C programming Language" by Dennis Ritchie.
College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Round: Test
Experience: We had a MCQ round
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 25

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We were devided in groups of 4 and were given a topic on which we had speak for and against.
Tips: You need to be thorough with wat yu will speak and give you need to hold your grounds about wat yu speak
Duration: 5 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was one on one and they would try to convince you to take the pay they want you to and other factors
Tips: If you want your desired package hold your grounds give in solid reason why the company needs you. Never show your weaknesses

Round: Stress Interview
Tips: Show your ability to multitask in the form of words

College Name: Ms Ramaiah Institute Of Management