Aptiv Interview Experience for Internship (On-Campus)

Round 1 – Online Assessment

There were nearly four rounds, with the initial stage being the online assessment. The online assessment primarily comprised questions related to programming, focusing on languages such as C and C++. Additionally, electronic questions related to diodes and electrical problems were included in the assessment. I successfully answered nearly all the questions in the online assessment. The results were promptly announced the following day, and on the subsequent day, the first round of interviews commenced.

Round 2 – Technical Interview

Duration – 40 Mins

In the second round, the technical interview began with the interviewer asking for a self-introduction. Subsequently, she inquired about my proficiency in C++, leading to a series of questions covering various aspects of Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS). The questions included:

1. Introduction:
   – Providing a brief introduction about myself
2. C++ Proficiency:
   – Assessing my self-rated proficiency in C++.
3. OOPS Concepts:
   – Definition of OOPS.
   – Explanation of inheritance and its types.
   – Understanding of copy constructor, including writing a code snippet.
   – Reasoning behind using a reference in the declaration of a copy constructor.

4. Function Overloading:

– Definition and examples of function overloading.

– Inquiry about the possibility of overloading constructors.

5. Destructor:

– Explanation of why overloading a destructor is not possible.

6. Polymorphism:

– Definition and explanation of polymorphism.

7. Abstract Class:

– Definition and purpose of an abstract class.

– Clarification on the usage of an abstract class in the absence of objects.

8. Storage Class:

– Explanation of what a storage class is in programming.

After these OOPS-related questions, the discussion shifted to two programming challenges:

9. Programming Questions:

a. String Reversal Program:

– Writing a program in the chosen programming language to reverse a given string.

b. Swap Two Numbers without a Third Variable:

– Implementing a program to swap the values of two numbers without using a third variable.

Upon successfully answering all these questions, I received a call for the next round, the Technical Managerial interview.

Round 3 – Technical Managerial Round

Duration- 20 Mins

The third round, the Technical Managerial Round, involved discussions with Hiring Managers to assess whether I was a perfect fit for the role. The focus of this round was a detailed examination of my resume. Given that I had completed three internships, the conversation revolved around my internship experiences. The discussion encompassed:

1. Internship Details:

– Detailed discussion on each of my three internships.

– Explanation of the specific tasks and responsibilities undertaken during each internship.

2. Profile Overview:

– Clarification on the nature of my role in each internship.

– Insight into the skills and expertise developed during these experiences.

3. Challenges Faced:

– Exploration of difficulties encountered during the internships.

– Discussion on how I addressed and overcame these challenges.

After a comprehensive discussion lasting approximately 20 minutes, I received a confirmation email for the next round which was the HR round.

Round 4 – HR Round

Duration – 30 Mins

The fourth round, the HR Round, commenced with a request for a self-introduction. Following that, the HR representative inquired about my knowledge of Aptiv, delving into specifics such as the company’s background and its clientele. The discussion extended to:

1. Introduction:

– Providing a brief self-introduction.

2. Knowledge of Aptiv:

– Understanding what I knew about Aptiv, including its background and core business.

3. Aptiv’s Clients:

– Inquiring about the clients of Aptiv and their significance.

4. Technical Skills Discussion:

– Assessment of my technical skills and proficiency.

5. Internship Experience:

– A detailed discussion about my internship experiences, including tasks, challenges faced, and solutions implemented.

Unfortunately, I did not successfully clear the HR round. The interviews were scheduled back-to-back on the same day, leaving me with insufficient time to conduct research about the company and its clients, Around 15 Students were Selected.