I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Lumen (Bengaluru) in Nov 2014
Interview
I joined CenturyLink when I had 1.8 years of experience.
The first round was a written test. It has almost 20 MCQs and 3 easy programs.
The second round was a technical round.
Third round being the managerial and final was HR round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. In written, there were programs on sorting and searching.
2. In technical round there was question on polymerphism, dynamic method dispatch, referential integrity in database and 2 puzzles.
3. In managerial round, I was asked to explain my past company project. It was quite simple.
4. In HR, cutting cake into 8 equal parts puzzle was asked.
For the internship interview, I had a panel of interviewers for 2 hours. It was basic java coding and behavioral questions. The communication from the recruiter was very good and the actual internship was enjoyable
Easy very basic question but we are required to share screen and they told me to solve python questions and they told me to write a simple code and explain what the code meant and they also asked me about the basics of cloud computing
I applied through university. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Lumen (Bengaluru)
Interview
The recruitment journey begins with a rigorous coding assessment focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). Successful candidates then participate in a dynamic hackathon, testing their problem-solving and collaborative abilities. Following these stages, shortlisted individuals will proceed to in-depth Technical and Human Resources (HR) interviews. These interviews aim to evaluate both technical proficiency and cultural fit, ensuring that selected candidates possess the skills and attributes necessary to thrive within the organization. This comprehensive process ensures a thorough evaluation of each applicant's potential.