Final Round: Host Manager Round

The Host Manager Round, lasting 50-60 minutes, was like a friendly chat with the Hiring Manager. We talked about technical stuff, but also he asked behavioural questions, like my strengths, weaknesses, and why I wanted to work at the company. Staying calm and being polite was key.

LinkedIn Interview Experience For SWE Internship (Off-Campus)

Interview Process for Software Engineer Intern at LinkedIn

  • Round 0: Resume Shortlisting
  • Round 1: Hackerrank Coding Round
  • Round 2: Technical Interview
  • Round 3: Technical Interview
  • Round 4: Host Manager Round

Introduction:

Getting an internship in the tech world is a big deal, and I’m excited to share my story with you. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the ups and downs of my two technical interviews and a final chat with the HR team that eventually led to me landing a Software Engineer Intern position.

Applying and Getting Noticed:

I started my journey in August 2023 by applying for a Software Engineer Intern role on LinkedIn. One key tip I’d give is to keep your resume ready and apply on time. Luckily, a recruiter on LinkedIn shortlisted my resume, and that’s where the adventure began.

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Round 1 Hackerrank Coding Challenge (12th September 2023):

The first hurdle was the Hackerrank Coding Round. They threw three medium to hard-level Leetcode questions at me. It wasn’t just about solving problems; you needed to be quick too. Nailing this round got me a ticket to the next step – the virtual technical interviews....

Round 2: Technical Round 1 (DSA) :

Before the technical interview, I brushed up on Data structures and algorithms concepts. The first tech round, lasting an hour, was all about DSA-based questions related to trees and graphs medium to hard-level Leetcode questions. It sounds complex, but the key was to solve problems efficiently and explain my thought process clearly....

Round 2: Technical Round 2 (DSA + Core concepts) :

The second tech round got into the nitty-gritty of hashing. I had to solve a tricky problem using three different approaches. They also asked me about Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, and Database Management System (DBMS). It was about being versatile and understanding the basics well....

Final Round: Host Manager Round

The Host Manager Round, lasting 50-60 minutes, was like a friendly chat with the Hiring Manager. We talked about technical stuff, but also he asked behavioural questions, like my strengths, weaknesses, and why I wanted to work at the company. Staying calm and being polite was key....

HR Round: Sharing My Story:

The HR round was a mix of behavioural questions and deep dives into my resume and past experiences. Talking about my projects and internships was important. Being honest, positive, and showing adaptability were crucial....

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