Software Engineer Interview Experience - Dakshina Kannada, India
Process
First, there was an online test containing 11 questions (10 technical, 1 code).
In the interview, I was asked about Java basics (class, object, etc.), SQL (they asked me queries), my achievements, and mistakes.
Questions
They asked me some SQL queries, which I solved using joins and subqueries. They also asked about my project, some Java basics about classes and objects, and a scenario: "I have to maintain a database with some data I already have in some other form and to record upcoming data. What would be your approach?"
In HR, they asked 1-2 more SQL queries and about normalization.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Target Software Engineer role in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Target's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Target's Software Engineer interview process in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
Target Work Experiences
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- 5.0Great Perks, Teamwork, But Teams ShiftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 16, 2022Pros: Benefits: * Flexibility of work * Supportive team and manager * Free cafeteria food and cab serviceCons: switching of teams frequently.
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