Facing the interview
Technical phase
The panel for the interview consisted of three persons – two technical experts and one representative from the HR department. The moment I walked in, I felt as if my heart was escaping from my body and it was beating so fast. The first question was deceptively simple: “Tell us about yourself.” I take a deep breath and tell them the story of myself, which includes the reasons I love programming and solving problems.
Technical grilling began. Here are some important moments:
- Coding proficiency: They asked me to write code on paper. I solved problems related to arrays, strings and linked lists. Remember, clarity of thought matters more than speed. I explained my approach, discussed edge cases, and optimized my solutions.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: Questions were asked on trees, graphs and dynamic programming. I drew diagrams, explained traversal techniques, and justified the time complexities. It was important to focus on these basics.
- Projects: They checked the projects listed in my resume. I described my role, the challenges I faced, and the impact of each project. Be prepared to dive deep into your work.
HR Round
The HR round was a mix of personal and situational questions:
- Behavioural question: “Tell us about a time when you faced a difficult situation in a team project.” I shared an incident where conflicting opinions jeopardized our project’s deadline. Honesty and teamwork were my focus.
- Why TCS Digital?: They asked why I specifically wanted to join TCS Digital. I highlighted my interest in emerging technologies like AI, ML and Blockchain – which are central to TCS Digital.
- Adaptability: “How do you handle change?” I emphasized my flexibility and eagerness to learn.
TCS Digital Interview Experience (On-Campus) 2022
On a beautiful morning in 2022, the sun was quite high when I stepped out of the gates of the college to which I belonged for the past four years. At the moment, the anxiety and excitement were both awesome as I was ready to make the TCS digital interview. I cannot say that I was fully aware of how these events have impacted my career later on and they will be an inseparable part of the memory.