I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at HCLTech (Noida) in Dec 2012
Interview
HR, V&A, Technical Written & finally Technical discussion.
Process is little bit inconvenient as they call hundreds of candidate on same day and pick very quickly without even analyzing overall skills of the candidate.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at HCLTech (Vijayawāda) in Feb 2024
Interview
Virtual interview with couple of rounds, it was difficult, HR asked about networking basics and routing and switching concepts, few questions about SD WAN and IT framework and realtime scenarios
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It framework
Networking basics
SD WAN
Routing
Switching
After shortlisting candidates, our company's HR partner will reach out via email or phone to schedule a technical interview. This initial contact serves to confirm the candidate's availability and readiness for the forthcoming technical assessment. Depending on the circumstance, the HR partner may opt for either mode of communication to facilitate a seamless and efficient interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview primarily focused on technical aspects. It commenced with an examination of OSI layers, encompassing common faults and associated troubleshooting methodologies for each layer. Subsequently, the discussion delved into the intricacies of data and voice traffic routing, along with the configuration and implementation of Cisco WLAN controller solutions.