Who Am I?
Hello, readers! I’m a postgraduate student at the National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj. Today, I will share my overall experience in Wipro’s WILP hiring program for 2022. In this article, you’ll learn about the hiring process, the number of rounds in the recruitment, and how each round differs from the others.
What was the role for which they were recruiting?
Wipro’s Work Integrated Learning Program (WILP) 2022 targeted BCA and BSc students, offering a unique opportunity to start working at Wipro while pursuing an M.Tech degree from a premier university.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education:
– 10th Standard: Pass
– 12th Standard: Pass
– Graduation: 60% or 6.0 CGPA and above, as applicable by the university guideline
Qualification:
– Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
– Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in eligible streams: Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics, and Physics
Designation:
The role was for a scholar trainee.
Stipend Details:
Period: (INR Per Month)
– 1st Year: You will receive a stipend of INR 15,000 + INR 488 (ESI) + a joining bonus of INR 75,000 with the first month’s stipend.
– 2nd Year: INR 17,000 + INR 533 (ESI)
– 3rd Year: INR 19,000 + INR 618 (ESI)
– 4th Year: INR 23,000
One-time Joining Bonus: INR 75,000
Merge Bonuses for the first three years post-completion of the M.Tech degree.
Rounds:
Round 1: Quant and Aptitude Round
This first round was an online test lasting 80 minutes, focusing on quantitative aptitude and reasoning. The questions weren’t overly difficult, and if you have some hands-on knowledge of Quantitative Aptitude and reasoning, you could solve the questions easily.
I attempted every question within those 80 minutes and most of my answers were correct, hence, I cleared the first round.
Round 2: Business Round or Technical Interview
After clearing the first round, I was both happy and nervous. I received the invitation for the second round and had almost three days to prepare. It was an online interview.
On the day of the interview, I was extremely nervous. The interview began around 5:45 PM while I was in my hostel. It started with the common prompt, “Tell me about yourself!” I provided a brief introduction including my personal details (name and city), my education, my projects, and my areas of interest.
The interviewer then asked about my major technology, which was Python at the time. Following my response, he asked basic questions about the language, such as its key features and data types. He also queried the differences between Java and Python and why I had chosen Python over Java. I managed to answer some questions, but clearly stated “no” to others I couldn’t answer.
Two days later, I received an email notifying me that I did not advance past the interview round.
What mistakes did I make?
I made several errors which led to my elimination. I had prepared for high-level concepts such as Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, and Operating Systems but had neglected the fundamentals of the language. I was able to answer some complex questions but failed on the basics. Additionally, I outright refused to answer questions I didn’t know, rather than explaining why I couldn’t answer at that moment. Moreover, I lacked eye contact with the interviewer, which likely conveyed a lack of confidence.
After this experience, I prepared thoroughly and corrected these mistakes. As a result, I appeared for interviews at two companies a month later and was selected by both.
This was my overall experience with Wipro. I hope you found it insightful and enjoyable.