I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Nokia (Plano, TX) in Nov 2015
Interview
One telehonic interview of 45 mins long, followed by onsite interview of 1 hour with a team member but this was for Internship. For full time : 2 one hour onsite interview process with the upper management.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain previous work exp ?
What responsibilities have you taken which shows the leadership skills ?
Have you had disagreements with your reporting Manager ? How did you deal with it ?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Nokia
Interview
The interview process is straightforward and quick. It starts with a brief recruiter call, followed by a technical round that mirrors real work. Candidates who advance complete a short panel loop covering coding, system design and a behavioral chat. The final step is a quick conversation with the hiring manager to confirm fit and discuss next steps. Communication is clear and the timeline is usually fast.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to walk them through a project I was genuinely proud of and explain the specific decisions I made, why I made them and what impact it had.
The interview process usually starts with an initial phone or video screening to discuss my background and experience. If successful, it moves to one or more technical or skills-based interviews, where I demonstrate my knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Finally, there is often a meeting with the hiring manager or team to assess cultural fit and discuss the role in more detail. Overall, it’s a structured process that evaluates both technical skills and interpersonal abilities.
I got the opportunity through a campus hackathon. Faced questions on Python, DSA, and Object oriented programming. Though not selected, it was a great learning experience and motivation to improve.