Placewit

Role: SDE Internship

College: Not Specified (On-campus opportunity)

Interview Date: January 30, 2024

Interview Type: On-Campus/Internship

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Resume discussion, Tech Stack, Data Structures, Algorithms (case study type, dynamic programming), General HR questions

Experience:

Placewit, an Ed-Tech startup, visited the candidate's college for internship hiring. There were a total of 3 rounds.

Round 1: Online Coding Round
This was an online coding assessment. Specific questions were not detailed.

Round 2: Coding and Resume Discussion Round
Two students were shortlisted for this round. The interview began with a discussion about the candidate's resume and their tech stack. The interviewers also provided suggestions on how to improve the resume and stand out.

Following the discussion, a coding question was asked. It was described as a case study type question rather than a direct problem. The candidate initially provided a brute force solution and was then asked to optimize it. They suggested Dynamic Programming (DP) for optimization. The question was then modified with follow-up questions, and the candidate was unable to optimize it further. The interviewer then explained the optimized approach.

Round 3: Specific Role Discussion Round
This round was mentioned as the final round, which would also include general HR questions. The candidate was not shortlisted for this round after the second interview.

Overall Experience & Tips: The candidate felt that proper communication and staying calm are crucial during the interview process.