Student 8's Societe Generale Interview Experience

Interview Experience

Comprehensive technical round covering DBMS, OOPS, compiler engineering, AI, Java, sorting algorithms, and project discussion

Explain normalization with examples (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, 3.5NF/BCNF)
Pillars of OOPS with real-time examples (Important)
How does the source code get converted into machine code? (4 phases in compiler engineering)
What is AI? As AI is fed with multiple large datasets, how does it choose the dataset which stores the information for the given query in chatbot?
Write a single code for abstraction and encapsulation with clear difference
Asked about the interface concept in Java
Where does the bubble sort be used in DBMS? Explain the bubble sort
Which sorting technique is more efficient? Why?
Difference between framework and library? Where do they get used?
While discussing my project, asked how you provided authentication in JavaScript?
Java MVC architecture. Why Java is platform independent?
Swapping numbers
Palindrome
Reverse the string
Linked list structure
Difference between cookies and sessions
Responsive webpages creation
Bootstrap
Puzzle: Cut a cake into 8 equal pieces with just 3 cuts
SDLC
Agile
SQL queries (joins)
Difference between C++ and Java
Difference between Data Science and Data Analytics
Constructor and destructor

Team management, AI usage, career goals, and personal development questions

If you're working with a team and others aren't familiar with the tech stack, how would you ensure the project is completed within the deadline?
Would you code on your own, or would you use ChatGPT? If you use ChatGPT, how much would you rely on it (as a percentage)?
What are your thoughts on AI?
Are you open to any type of role, or would you prefer to stick solely to software development?
What would you consider to be the greatest achievement under the sky?
What skills or knowledge have you gained outside of your academic curriculum?
What is the motivation behind your project?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
How could you manage other activities along with academics?
Are you planning to pursue higher studies? If not, what's your reasoning?
Explain your college journey from the first year?
What drives you to choose IT?
Git commands

Final round with introduction, project discussion, and uniqueness assessment

Master all normalization forms including BCNF with clear examples
Know OOPS pillars with real-time examples - this is marked as important
Understand compiler phases: Lexical Analysis, Syntax Analysis, Semantic Analysis, Code Generation
Be prepared to explain AI concepts and how chatbots work with large datasets
Practice writing code that demonstrates both abstraction and encapsulation clearly
Know sorting algorithms and their use cases in DBMS (bubble sort for small datasets)
Understand framework vs library distinction with examples
Be ready to explain authentication mechanisms in your projects
Practice common coding problems: swapping, palindrome, string reversal, linked lists
Know web development concepts: cookies vs sessions, responsive design, Bootstrap
Practice logical puzzles (cake cutting problem)
Understand SDLC and Agile methodology thoroughly
Be honest about ChatGPT usage - show you use it as a tool, not a crutch
Have clear 5-year career goals
Know Git commands well
Articulate what makes you unique compared to other candidates