Ericsson Global

Role: Global R&D Department (On-campus placement)

College: VIT Chennai

Interview Date: 2022-10-25

Interview Type: On-Campus Placement

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds (Aptitude & Coding, Technical Interview, Managerial Interview)

Topics Asked: Verbal Reasoning, Aptitude, Soft Skills, Data Structures, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Project Discussion, Problem Solving

Experience:

A student from VIT Chennai shared their experience of getting placed in Ericsson's Global R&D department. The overall process was described as lengthy.

Round 1: Aptitude & Coding Round
This was a shortlisting round with approximately 45 questions for 45 minutes, covering basic verbal reasoning, aptitude, and soft skills. In addition, there were three coding questions, which were of easy to medium difficulty.

Round 2: Technical Interview
This was a panel interview with three interviewers. It was not a conventional DSA-focused interview but heavily emphasized projects and any internships related to Machine Learning. A specific question involved sorting reviews in three categories: positive, neutral, and negative. The interviewer was primarily looking for the candidate's approach and mindset in solving problems.

Round 3: Managerial Interview
This round was scheduled after the technical interview. Specific details about the questions were not provided in the snippet, but it's implied to be a follow-up to assess the candidate further.

Tips: The candidate highlighted the importance of solving DSA questions, practicing 15-20 basic algorithms, and not missing out on soft skills. Patience throughout the process was also emphasized.