My interview process with PhonePe began at the end of December, during a time when most of the team was unavailable. Despite this, the interviews were still arranged early on. The process consisted of four rounds:

• DS/Algorithm
• Automation
• Functional
• Managerial

Overall, the interviews were highly interactive and assessed my in-depth knowledge. In each round, I received constructive feedback, which motivated me to prepare even more thoroughly for the next round. During every call, the HR representative consistently conveyed that the feedback was positive and that I was progressing well.

Here’s where things took a turn:

After completing the first three rounds, my salary was discussed even before the managerial round, as my joining date with another company was approaching. HOPES....

Had my manager round where I received positive feedback again, but but.....MORE HOPES..... I was informed that the debriefing didn’t go well. The manager was willing to hire me, but the team was not on the same page due to my perceived lack of functional testing skills. LIKE SERIOUSLY?? If there were gaps in my skills or knowledge, why was I allowed to proceed through all the rounds, only to be told at the end that it was a dealbreaker? It felt like my time and energy were being wasted, especially since my expectations had been built up. But according to HR, this is simply the PROCESS they follow.

DSA, Testing scenarios and concepts