IBM Software Developer Internship interview questions

1. Application/Resume Screening Purpose: To shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and keywords. What Happens: HR or ATS (Applicant Tracking System) scans your resume for relevant skills and experience. 🔹 2. Initial HR/Phone Screening Mode: Phone or video call (10–30 mins). Handled By: HR or recruiter. Focus: Verify resume details. Discuss your interest in the role and salary expectations. Evaluate communication skills and availability. 🔹 3. Technical/Skill Assessment Format: Online test, coding challenge, or take-home assignment. Purpose: To evaluate technical or domain-specific skills. Examples: Coding test (for software roles). Case study (for business roles). Aptitude and logical reasoning (for freshers or BPO roles). 🔹 4. Technical Interview(s) Mode: Video call or in-person. Handled By: Tech leads or senior team members. Focus: Deep dive into your technical knowledge. Projects, problem-solving, algorithms, system design, tools, or software used. May include whiteboard coding or live debugging.

The first round was a OA. The OA comprised of 2 questions. One was based on development and the other was algorithms. The time given was 1 hour for the entire test. The second round was a technical round where I was again required to a question on algorithms (approx. 40 min was given).