Genpact

Role: Software Developer (SDE)

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: September 2023

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Number Series, Patterns, Arithmetic, Coding (Leetcode modified), Databases (Normal Forms, ACID properties, SQL queries), OOPs (Abstraction vs Interface, Exception Handling), OS (Scheduling algorithm, Paging, Deadlock), Projects (ML models, Web Dev, React, APIs, HTTP/HTTPS), General HR questions

Experience:

Genpact visited the candidate's college in September 2023 for a software developer role, involving a four-stage selection process.

Round 1: Online Test (1 hour)
This round comprised 8 MCQ questions (easy, covering number series, patterns, and normal arithmetic) and 1 coding question (medium level, a modified Leetcode problem). Out of 2000 applicants, 103 were shortlisted for the next round after three days.

Round 2: Group Discussion (GD)
Candidates were called back to campus and divided into groups of at least 10 students. Topics for discussion included social media, and "work from home or work from the office." This was a major elimination round, with only 45 out of 103 students selected for the next stage.

Round 3: Technical Interview
The technical interview began with a self-introduction. The interviewer then delved into core subjects:

• Database: Questions on normal forms, ACID properties, and writing a SQL query for the second highest salary.
• OOPs: Abstraction vs. Interface, and exception handling.
• OS: Scheduling algorithm, paging, and deadlock.

Project-related inquiries spanned machine learning models, web development fundamentals, React intricacies, APIs, and the nuances of HTTP versus HTTPS. The candidate was advised to ensure their resume reflected genuine expertise and to be prepared to discuss and defend every listed skill or project.

Round 4: HR Interview
This round involved simple questions such as personal introduction, family background, "What if you don't get selected?", "What is your future plan?", and "What if you get a better offer?". The candidate admitted to making a mistake by not researching Genpact's background, which was questioned by the HR. Ultimately, only 13 students were placed, and the candidate was not among them.