I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lumen (Tirupati) in Dec 2023
Interview
I recently interviewed for a fresher role, and the discussion focused entirely on the skills and experiences I had listed in my resume. It was encouraging to see that the interviewers took the time to tailor their questions to my background, allowing me to showcase my strengths and knowledge areas. This approach made the interview both relevant and engaging, giving me the chance to demonstrate my true potential as a candidate.
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Question 1
They asked me about some of the concepts of electronics since I am an electronics graduate and some coding problems too.
For the internship interview, I had a panel of interviewers for 2 hours. It was basic java coding and behavioral questions. The communication from the recruiter was very good and the actual internship was enjoyable
Easy very basic question but we are required to share screen and they told me to solve python questions and they told me to write a simple code and explain what the code meant and they also asked me about the basics of cloud computing
I applied through college or university. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Lumen (Bengaluru)
Interview
The recruitment journey begins with a rigorous coding assessment focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Successful candidates then participate in a dynamic hackathon, testing their problem-solving and collaborative abilities. Following these stages, shortlisted individuals will proceed to in-depth Technical and Human Resources (HR) interviews. These interviews aim to evaluate both technical proficiency and cultural fit, ensuring that selected candidates possess the skills and attributes necessary to thrive within the organization. This comprehensive process ensures a thorough evaluation of each applicant's potential.
Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Lumen with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 54.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 52 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Lumen overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Lumen as a Software Engineer according to 52 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 17%
Skills test: 15%
Group panel interview: 15%
Presentation: 12%
Phone interview: 12%
Personality test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Background check: 6%
Other: 4%
Drug test: 4%
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