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(Each Round was an Elimination Round)

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I received a call from a Google recruiter for a personal conversation. This phone screening was an initial evaluation of my background, competency, and behavioural suitability. I was asked to explain my projects in depth and rate myself on different skill sets. Prior Internship (if any) experience was discussed. Anything and everything from your Resume. It was a very friendly conversation the recruiter was very polite and patient.

The conversation concluded with the positive news that I would be advancing to the next step in the process.

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The interview lasted for 45 minutes and consisted of ???????????? intriguing questions:

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• Be calm and composed: understand the question first and then jump onto the solution.
• Time Management: To effectively tackle two questions in 45 minutes, divide your time into three parts:

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2. ???????????????????????? ???? ????????????????????????????????: Allocate the next portion of your time to brainstorm and derive a solution.
3. ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????: Use the remaining time to code your solution and ensure your code is clean and well-documented.

• Test it with different cases to verify its correctness and efficiency.
• Ask questions and seek clarification for any doubts, as they might provide incomplete information to test your thinking capability.
• Communicate your approach clearly and confidently with the recruiter so they understand your thought process.

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Following the interview, I received a call from HR informing me that I didn’t advance to Round 2. While it was disappointing not to move forward, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and the valuable insights I gained. I was not at all disheartened as it was my first interview and It has provided me with a deeper understanding of the expectations and challenges present in the software development industry.