The hiring process at HCLTech takes an average of 50 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Infrastructure Support had the quickest hiring process (on average 10 days), whereas Customer Enablement Specialist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days).
The interview lasted about an hour and focused on various technical topics including MongoDB queries, Node.js event handler, Postgres, REST API, algorithms, and live coding. The interviewer was friendly, provided hints when needed, and maintained a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere that made it easier to think through solutions under pressure.
1️⃣ First Round – Communication Skills Assessment
Purpose: Check your English fluency, listening, and customer interaction skills.
What to Expect:
Self-introduction in English
Reading a passage aloud to test pronunciation and clarity
Listening to an audio clip and answering questions
Situational questions like:
"How will you help a frustrated customer?"
"Explain a technical concept to a non-technical person"
Sometimes basic grammar and sentence correction tests
Tips to Prepare:
Speak slowly and clearly
Avoid filler words like “umm” or “you know”
Practice mock customer service conversations
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2️⃣ Second Round – Technical Interview
Purpose: Test your problem-solving skills and IT fundamentals.
Common Topics:
Operating Systems – Windows basic commands, troubleshooting steps
Networking – IP address basics, ping command, DNS, DHCP
Hardware – Common laptop/desktop issues, replacing parts
Software Support
I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at HCLTech (Hyderabad) in Dec 2022
Interview
Interview planning meeting with the HR where in we confirm our available date and time slot. Then a Technical round. Next there was a manager round and finally the HR round