I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IBM (Bengaluru)
Interview
1. Application/Resume Screening
Purpose: To shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and keywords.
What Happens: HR or ATS (Applicant Tracking System) scans your resume for relevant skills and experience.
🔹 2. Initial HR/Phone Screening
Mode: Phone or video call (10–30 mins).
Handled By: HR or recruiter.
Focus:
Verify resume details.
Discuss your interest in the role and salary expectations.
Evaluate communication skills and availability.
🔹 3. Technical/Skill Assessment
Format: Online test, coding challenge, or take-home assignment.
Purpose: To evaluate technical or domain-specific skills.
Examples:
Coding test (for software roles).
Case study (for business roles).
Aptitude and logical reasoning (for freshers or BPO roles).
🔹 4. Technical Interview(s)
Mode: Video call or in-person.
Handled By: Tech leads or senior team members.
Focus:
Deep dive into your technical knowledge.
Projects, problem-solving, algorithms, system design, tools, or software used.
May include whiteboard coding or live debugging.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
✅ For IT/Software Roles:
"Can you explain a project you worked on end-to-end and the challenges you faced?"
Why it's key: Tests communication, technical depth, and problem-solving.
✅ For HR/Behavioral Rounds:
"Tell me about a time you failed and how you handled it."
Why it's key: Evaluates resilience, self-awareness, and growth mindset.
✅ For Freshers:
"Why should we hire you over other candidates with the same degree?"
Why it's key: Tests confidence, self-presentation, and understanding of personal value.
✅ For Management Roles:
"How do you prioritize tasks when everything is urgent?"
Why it's key: Assesses decision-making, time management, and leadership.
✅ For Civil/Mechanical/Electronics Roles:
"How would you solve a real-world problem using core concepts from your field?"
Why it's key: Checks how you apply theoretical knowledge to practical issues.
I think they send out an interview to practically everyone who applies, but it's just online with no interviewer, you record yourself speaking. 2 sections, 2 behavioral and 2 technical questions
Easy hackerrank code and english test after then after there was a rejection for no reason the hackerrank was super easy i finished it in 10 minutes and for some reason there was a rejection i dont know why
First was a leetcode coding test, easy-medium questions I could answer in any language. Then there was a screening, asked me questions about my experience relating to the job as well as I had to walk through my though process as I went through a problem.
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