I applied online. I interviewed at Times World Information Technology
Interview
I attended the interview process which included a telephonic screening, two technical interview rounds, and a final HR discussion. The technical rounds were detailed and focused on practical experience and project discussions. The interviewers were professional and the overall interaction was positive.
After completing the HR round, I received a call regarding salary negotiation. However, after a few days I received an email stating that they would not proceed with my profile.
Overall, the interview experience was good, but the final outcome after the salary discussion was unexpected.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions were mostly related to Laravel framework, database handling, and real-world development scenarios.
I interviewed at Times World Information Technology (Thiruvananthapuram)
Interview
A questionnaire containing 11 questions will be provided. Candidates need to answer all questions carefully, as the responses will be reviewed and discussed during the subsequent technical interview stage. Your answers will be discussed in the final round.
I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Times World Information Technology (Thiruvananthapuram) in June 2025
Interview
The interview process at Times World Company was well-structured and consisted of multiple stages to assess candidates' technical and professional skills.
Initial HR Screening: The process began with a phone call from HR, where I was asked to provide a brief introduction about myself and my background. The HR representative was professional and shared details about the role and the next steps. Following the call, I was assigned a machine test with a 3-day deadline.
Machine Test: The machine test involved building a React application using Redux Toolkit and React Bootstrap. The task required creating a login page and a home page, integrating an API to display data on the home page post-login. The test was straightforward and focused on practical application development skills. I successfully cleared this round.
Technical Interview: The next stage was a technical interview conducted by a team member. The interviewer asked in-depth questions related to React, covering concepts, best practices, and problem-solving scenarios. The discussion was engaging, and I felt I performed well, showcasing my expertise in the subject matter.
Outcome: The day after the technical interview, I received an email from the company stating that they had decided to move forward with another candidate whose qualifications were better suited for the role. While I was not selected, the process was transparent, and the communication was timely.
Overall, the interview process was organized, with clear expectations at each stage. It provided a good opportunity to demonstrate both technical and problem-solving skills, though the final decision favored another candidate.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Level 1- Machine Test:-
Follow the Instructions for the machine test:
Create a react application following the attached design mock-up (Login page & Home page).
Add a validation in the form and redirect to home page on form submission.
Password must be minimum 8 characters long (consist of atleast 1 Capital letter, 1 number & 1 symbol)
Create a slider with Next and Previous icon and dots
List the countries in Home page, along with flag and region using this API endpoint: Not sharing the confidential data
Implement load more pagination
Create a public repository in GitHub/Gitlab and push the code to it.
Share the GitHub URL once the task is completed.
Host the task on a free web hosting of your choice like vercel.
Notes:
Pages should be responsive and render exactly the same as per the mockup provided.
Use functional components and hooks.
Use redux toolkit for state management.
Use React-Bootstrap
Make sure that the continent filters are working properly.
1. What are controlled and uncontrolled components in React?
2. Explain the purpose of useEffect and how it handles side effects
3. What is the difference between useState and useReducer
4. How would you optimize the performance of a React application
5. What is the difference between React Redux and Redux toolkit
6. How would you implement user authentication in a React application
7. And some questions related to the projects that i have done for my previous company