Amazon
Fresher
Campus
Application Process
I applied through my college's on-campus placement process after the placement cell shared the opportunity. It started with resume submission and shortlisting, then several scheduled evaluation stages before interviews.
Topics Prepared
Interview Rounds (2)
Detailed breakdown of each evaluation round, problems encountered, and round takeaways.
Online Coding Test
Questions & Problems Asked (2)
Problem 1: Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters
sliding window with a set/map, O(n).
Problem 2: Rotting Oranges
multi-source BFS from all rotten oranges, level by level = minutes; -1 if fresh remain.
Video Call
Questions & Problems Asked (2)
Problem 1: Basic Calculator II
single scan, build multi-digit numbers, resolve * / immediately, accumulate + -.
Problem 2: Find The Single Element
XOR all elements (duplicates cancel), O(n).
Round Experience
My candidate journey: I built from strong fundamentals rather than chasing outcomes, treated setbacks as feedback, and believe consistency and belief in the process mattered more than shortcuts.
Why I was selected: strong CS fundamentals, a consistent problem-solving approach, and being able to clearly explain my thinking; my projects showed ownership and learning ability.
Round 2 — My Takeaways
- build fundamentals, practice consistently, explain my thought process clearly, gain practical experience, treat setbacks as feedback, prefer sustained prep over last-minute study.
Resume Tips
Keep it to one page, easy to scan.
Quantify impact where possible.
Highlight skills/projects I understand deeply.
Avoid buzzwords, proofread, be honest.
Preparation Tips
Focus on fundamentals over memorized patterns.
Practice consistently and analyse mistakes.
Preparation Strategy
My prep lasted three months. I focused on strong fundamentals over chasing outcomes -- DSA and core problem-solving especially. Consistent practice and reflecting on mistakes built my confidence. Projects and internships gave me practical exposure to real systems, debugging, and ownership.
Additional Candidate Notes
My application: Campus Placement | Selection
