CAMPUS INTERVIEWS : CISCO PVT. LIMITED

 

Campus Interviews

Part 18 :

Me: Hi Priti! Congratulations on getting placed in Cisco Pvt. Limited.

Priti: Thanks

Me: So how is the quarantine vacation going?

Priti: It's awesome! I discovered stargazing as one of my hobbies:)

Me: That's great! How was the interview? Could you tell us about the type of questions that you were asked?

Priti: Round 1:-Coding Round(1 hour 30 minutes) which had 1 question of coding

              (Based on graph algorithm depth-first search) 

               and some MCQs based on CS fundamentals and aptitude.

        Round 2:-Technical Round(1 hour 30 minutes) in which they asked questions like:-

               1)If there are 4 devices in the network and I want to send information from server to these devices  then which data structure would be best in such a situation?

               2)How would you handle deadlock in the network?

               3)Which data structures do you know and explain them?

               4)Which algorithms will be best for transferring information from one node to another in the network?

      Round 3:-Managerial Round(30 minutes) in which he asked me questions like:-

               1)Which challenges you faced in your B.Tech and how did you overcome them?

               2)Why do you want to join cisco?

               3)If you are given a project then which programming language would you choose java or python?

               4)Which is your favorite subject and your worst subject?

               Also, It is important that you are very good with your resume and confident to answer every question based on your resume.

      Round 4:- HR Round which lasted for 15 minutes.

               1)Do you have any plans for your higher studies?

               (Remember:- If your answer is yes then it can change the dynamic of your interview and there is a possibility for rejection because in most companies they look for long-term employees)

                2)Are you comfortable with relocation? 

Me: Well that is highly informative. Thanks a lot. What books and websites did you refer to?

Priti: Testpot.com(Good for Practicing aptitude test and self-assessment)

      Indiabix.com(Good for learning formulas to solve aptitude questions)

      Geeks for geeks(Good for practicing theory in brief)

Me: Okay. What suggestions would you like to give to your juniors and your peers?

Priti: Practice the competitive environment more than static learning so keep giving more tests before placements on websites like hacker rank and Hackerearth or give the leetcode weekly contest. Clarify for theory in class only so it won't be required to practice theory part again!

But if you want to fresh up your theory part then go for a test on testpot.com or use calyxpod.com(Given by placements office).

Me: These are some very valid points. Thank you. Would you mind giving us your email ID in case people have more doubts?

Priti: Yes, I'll DM my email to you.