BlackRock Interview Experience for SDE On Campus 2024

BlackRock visited our campus for a recruitment drive, providing an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their skills and secure positions in their esteemed organization.

Online Assessment

The online assessment was conducted on the eLitmus platform and consisted of three sections:

1. Aptitude
   • Number of Questions: 39
   • Time Limit: 47 minutes
2. Coding Skills
   • Number of Questions: 10
   • Time Limit: 20 minutes
3. SQL Programming
   • Number of Questions: 20
   • Time Limit: 20 minutes

The difficulty level of the questions ranged from easy to medium.

Interview Rounds

Round 1: Technical Interview

Duration: 1 hour
Panel: Vice President and Associate

Questions Asked:

1. Binary Tree Traversals
   • Discussed different traversal techniques:
     • PreOrder
     • InOrder
     • PostOrder
2. Coding Problem
   • Task: Write code for the Right View of a Binary Tree.
3. SQL Joins
   • Scenario: An employee table containing Employee Code, Name, and Manager's Code. Discussed the use of self-joins.
   • Reference: GeeksforGeeks Article
4. Keys in SQL
   • Discussion on the necessity of Foreign Keys, especially when Joins are available, and the additional features provided by Foreign Keys.

Round 2: Managerial Interview

Focus: Projects and Personal Contributions

• The interview began with a brief introduction and a deep dive into my project experiences.
• Discussed my roles in the PCON and WebTeam, which constituted about 70% of the conversation.
• Unlike typical interviews, I was not asked, "Why should we hire you?"

Outcome

Both interviews were held on the same day, and I received my selection result by the evening.

Tips for Future Candidates

• Stay calm and confident while discussing your resume.
• Remember, what is meant for you will always be yours. Highlight your unique strengths and experiences.

I hope this helps future candidates preparing for similar interview processes!