I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Persistent Systems (Pune) in Mar 2015
Interview
Hiring process is quite long, 1st they take online test consisting java, c++, testing questions as well as small assignment on c++. After clearing it, 2 technical interviews and 1 hr round is scheduled.
Technical round is thorough, they asked from c to c++, java, DS, puzzles, small programs.My 1st technical round went for 1 hr and 2nd 45 min's.
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Question 1
implement singleLinkedList, binarySearch, Puzzles, complexities of sort algo's, serialization in java
The interview process includes resume screening, an initial HR call, technical rounds, coding or system design tasks, a managerial interview, and a final HR negotiation before the offer made overall.
There was online Assessment test, once you clear that you will you shortlisted for interviews.
There was 2 Technical Interviews & Final HR Interview and all rounds are elimination rounds
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Question 1
They mainly asked OOP related concepts and some easy to medium level DSA questions in an interview.
Good technical qs asked cpp basics write a pattern code and some easy logical questions
It was mostly conversation and it included just testing my basic coding and problem-solving skills
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Question 1
Write a code for a pattern which he gave me in the chat box. What are pointers what are dangling pointers? What is SQL, some forms for SQL and its coded functions of SQL joint water joints, inner joins outer joints, et cetera.