IBM

Questions on projects and technology mentioned in the resume were asked. DSA questions were also posed. Mostly, questions focused on backend (Java), with a few from frontend (Angular). Overall, the experience was good. It was a remote interview.

The first round was technical and went well with basic programming questions. For the second PDM round, instead of asking about my projects, the interviewer asked about IBM history and how much I know about the company.

Often conducted via phone or video and lasting around 15–20 minutes, this stage helps recruiters quickly assess whether your skills and experience align with the job requirements. It's primarily about checking basic qualifications on paper.