Tredence

Role: Data Scientist

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: June 21, 2025

Interview Type: Off-Campus (Walk-in)

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Not Specified (Negative experience due to setup)

Rounds: 1 round (out of 3 mentioned)

Topics Asked: Python, SQL, ML, DL, Gen AI

Experience:

A candidate was invited for a walk-in interview for a Data Scientist position in Kolkata, with 3 rounds mentioned.

Round 1: Pen and Paper Test This round involved solving questions related to Python, SQL, ML, DL, and Gen AI in a "school test-like setup." For the "Gen AI" tech stack, Python and Gen AI questions were mandatory, while others were optional. The candidate found the questions simple and attempted them, leaving SQL as it was optional. After 45 minutes, the candidate was informed of unsatisfactory performance in Python and Gen AI. When asked for clarification, the feedback was that the decision was the panelists', and the candidate "didn't attempt SQL questions," contradicting the initial instruction that SQL was optional. The candidate expressed frustration with the lack of interaction and rigid evaluation, suspecting a "gimmick interview process" with pre-planned hires.

Overall Experience: The candidate found the interview setup and feedback process highly unprofessional and misleading, leading to a negative experience.