As a final-year student navigating the placement season, I recently had the opportunity to sit for the Capgemini recruitment process. It was a memorable experience with a mix of assessments and interviews that tested my skills in programming, SQL, and web development basics. Online Assessment Rounds The online assessment comprised three rounds: Aptitude Round: This round focused on logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and verbal ability. The questions ranged from simple to tricky, and time management was key. Technical Assessment: A mix of coding problems and multiple-choice questions based on technical concepts. Topics included data structures, algorithms, and core programming concepts. Gamified Round: A unique experience! This round consisted of interactive games designed to assess problem-solving abilities, memory, and adaptability. It felt more like a cognitive challenge than a traditional test. Interview Round The final hurdle was the interview, which tested my technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. 1. Coding Challenge I was asked to write a program to check if a given number is an Armstrong number. Here’s the code I wrote during the interview: C #include // Main function int main() { int n, r, sum = 0, temp; // Prompt user for input printf("Enter the number: "); scanf("%d", &n); // Store the original number for comparison later temp = n; // Calculate the sum of cubes of its digits while (n > 0) { r = n % 10; // Extract the last digit sum += (r * r * r); // Add the cube of the digit to sum n /= 10; // Remove the last digit } // Check if the original number equals the computed sum if (temp == sum) { printf("Armstrong number\n"); } else { printf("Not an Armstrong number\n"); } return 0; } This question was followed by a discussion about loops and modular arithmetic. 2. SQL Commands I was also asked to explain basic SQL commands: DDL (Data Definition Language): Used for defining database structure, e.g., CREATE, ALTER, DROP. DML (Data Manipulation Language): Deals with data manipulation, e.g., INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. DQL (Data Query Language): Used for fetching data, e.g., SELECT. The interviewer also asked me to write a basic SQL query to retrieve all records from a table: SELECT * FROM table_name; 3. HTML and CSS Basics To test my understanding of web development, I was asked about: HTML Basics: The structure of an HTML document. I explained the use of tags like , , , and

. CSS Basics: I was asked to define inline, internal, and external styles and explain how CSS is used to style web pages. Here’s an example I discussed: HTML

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This simple example demonstrated how HTML and CSS work together to create and style web pages. Key Takeaways The Capgemini recruitment process tested a variety of skills, from coding and SQL to problem-solving and web development. My advice for future candidates: Be prepared for coding challenges: Practice common problems like Armstrong numbers, palindrome checks, and basic algorithms. Revise SQL basics: Know your commands and be ready to write and explain queries. Understand web development fundamentals: Brush up on HTML and CSS, as they form the building blocks of front-end development. With the right preparation, you can navigate this process confidently. Best of luck to all aspiring candidates!