Policybazaar

Role: Software Engineer (Front-end Developer)

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: August 21, 2022

Interview Type: Off-Campus (Applied through LinkedIn)

Result: Selected (Got the offer letter)

Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Rounds: 2 rounds

Topics Asked: JavaScript, CSS, Angular (willingness to learn), React, basic puzzles, DSA (normal DSA), logic building, practical coding questions, debugging

Experience:

The candidate applied through LinkedIn for both Java developer and front-end developer positions, with their CV shortlisted for both.

Round 1: Interview with Manager (Reporting Manager)

This round involved basic questions on JavaScript and CSS. The interviewer asked if the candidate knew Angular or had experience with it. The candidate honestly stated they didn't know Angular but expressed willingness to learn it. The round was primarily technical.

Round 2: Interview with Senior Manager

This round focused on React, JavaScript, some basic puzzles, and "normal DSA" (Data Structures and Algorithms), testing logic building. The questions were practical, involving giving code and asking for output or requiring the candidate to write code. It was described as a technical HR round, with more focus on technical aspects than HR questions.

Overall Experience: The candidate received the offer letter within half an hour after the second round, indicating a positive feedback. The company was hiring aggressively for an urgent opening, and the candidate's CV was suitable. The candidate emphasized the importance of debugging skills.