Falkonry.com Interview Experience

Hey GeeksForGeeks community!

I recently had an interview at Falkonry.com, a company with around 53 employees. The interview was conducted by the front-end head, and it was a challenging yet insightful experience.

During the interview, I was asked to solve two Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) questions. With confidence, I tackled both questions, managing to come up with solutions that were 90% complete. My logic was well-structured, and I was confident in its correctness, having previously solved similar problems on platforms like LeetCode.

However, the real challenge came when the interviewer expressed concerns about the efficiency of my second solution, which I had optimized to O(n) time complexity. To my surprise, the interviewer wasn’t convinced and provided an alternative solution with O(n^2) complexity, stating that it might be a better fit.

Though I found this confusing at first, I realized that interviews can be subjective, and the interviewer might not be of dsa background and he thought n^2 > n so his solution is better. Regardless, I valued the opportunity to demonstrate my problem-solving skills and my ability to think critically under pressure.

I remained professional and asked for feedback, hoping to understand the areas where I could improve. Regardless of the outcome, I’m grateful for the experience and the chance to learn from it. Interviews, after all, aren’t just about solving problems, but also about showcasing one’s thought process and approach to challenges.

Wishing everyone the best of luck in their own interview journeys, and remember, every experience is a stepping stone toward success!