On Campus Placement Experience

X is a multinational corporation based in the United States, with an office in Y, India. I would like to share my interview experience with X.

In 2007, I was in my third year of pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at P, in Q. To the best of my recollection, X was the first technical company that visited our college for campus recruitment that year.

The college's placement cell encouraged us to prepare thoroughly for the recruitment process. As a resident student, I observed my peers diligently preparing by practising from competitive aptitude books. However, I tend to prefer practical applications over theoretical studies.

I have always sought to engage in practical learning; when I study theoretical concepts, I often teach them to my peers, as I have found that teaching enhances understanding more effectively than solitary study. Nonetheless, I digress from the relevant narrative.

Feeling unprepared for the placements, I decided to revisit my coding knowledge acquired during my 12th grade. I diligently reviewed programming concepts in languages such as C, C++, Java, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

The following day, we were ready for the placement process. Mr. Q, the HR representative from X, provided an overview of the company and the interview procedure. He emphasized that X primarily assesses coding skills.

Although I initially felt apprehensive about the prospect of participating in a group discussion, I was relieved to learn about the interview format. X conducted multiple technical coding rounds, beginning with coding exercises that we completed using the computer. The technical team at X evaluated our submissions and selected several candidates, of whom I was fortunate to be one. This was followed by a live coding session, ultimately leading to a coding assessment at the X office in Y.

Currently, X has been acquired by a Corporate Giant, and its office is located in Y. Upon passing the coding selection, I participated in a constructive technical interview with the General Manager, Mrs T. She posed straightforward technical questions that a Bachelor of Engineering student should be able to answer. Consequently, I received an offer letter from X, my first employer.

I am now an employee of a Tech Giant, following its acquisition of X. My experience at X served as a basic block for me as a fresher, allowing me to thoroughly understand the fundamentals of software development. In any field, a strong grasp of basic knowledge is crucial as it enables individuals to adapt to emerging technologies in the future.