Publicis Sapient Interview Experience (On-Campus) 2023

Publicis Sapient visited our college for campus hiring. The selection process included an MCQ test, a technical interview, and an HR interview.

On-Campus Round:

Round 1 (100 minutes):

Part 1 – MCQs (33 questions):

• Logical Reasoning: 3 questions
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: 3 questions
• Analytical Skill: 2 questions
• Verbal Reasoning: 2 questions
• Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA): 6 questions
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS): 6 questions
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS): 4 questions
• C++/Java: 7 questions

Part 2 – Coding Questions: (C++/Java/Python)

• To count the number of ways to decode an encoded message.
• To find two numbers in an array that add up to a given target (Two Sum).

Interview in their Office:

Round 2

Technical Round (45 minutes):

• Introduction
• Discussion about projects.
• Explanation of project architecture, functionality, coding aspects, and future goals.
• JavaScript questions focusing on asynchronous behaviour and async/await.
• Java code execution prediction involving OOPS concepts, static, and non-static methods.
• Data Structures and Algorithms: Code to convert a number to words.
• HashMap and another DSA question.

HR Interview (25 minutes):

• Introduction and discussion about challenging situations.
• Sharing the best learning from life experiences.
• Reflecting on the biggest mistake in life.
• Various situational questions.
• The intriguing question is about dividing 17 into three ratios (1:9, 1:3, 1:5).

The on-campus round comprised challenging MCQs and coding questions, filtering candidates for the subsequent rounds. The office interview delved into technical expertise with a focus on JavaScript, Java, and problem-solving skills. The HR round aimed to assess personal attributes and problem-solving abilities in real-life scenarios.