Dell Technologies Internship Interview Experience

1. Company & Role

• Company: Dell Technologies
• Role: Intern
• Batch/Year of Graduation: 2026
• Branch: Information Technology

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2. Application Process

• Application Mode: On-campus
• Timeline:
  • Application Date: September 12, 2024
  • Online Assessment Date: September 26, 2024
  • Interview Date: October 4, 2024
  • Offer Announcement: Results were declared on the same day as the interview.

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3. Interview Rounds

Round 1: Online Assessment

• Type: Coding and MCQs
• Description: The test focused on DSA concepts and core computer science topics. One major challenge was that you were not allowed to pick a preferred programming language. This highlights the importance of being proficient in multiple languages rather than sticking to just one.

Questions Asked:

• Regular expression matching in Java
• Finding the maximum value in Javascript
• Creation of a template class in C++

Your Experience:

Although the difficulty level of the questions was moderate, the assessment tested knowledge across various topics and languages. A great way to build multi-language proficiency is by leveraging lab assignments at PICT. Since TE labs generally allow language choice, it's beneficial to solve assignments in different languages.This approach will be a time-saver during internship season as you won't have to learn new languages from scratch. Most importantly, code your assignments by yourself instead of relying on generative AI—this will provide long-term benefits.

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Round 2: Technical Interview

• Type: Technical + Managerial
• Description: This round involved in-depth questions based on the resume, as well as DSA problems.

Your Experience:

Before the interview, thoroughly review every detail on your resume. Ensure you can explain all points in a clear and structured manner.

Additionally, consistent DSA practice is key. Participating in competitive programming contests helps simulate high-pressure environments similar to OAs and interviews. Since the company was looking for interns for cloud-related roles, having a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts would be beneficial.

Some questions asked were:

• Questions on projects mentioned in the resume
• Four pillars of OOP
• How will you find the quotient and reminder of division without using multiplication and division operations.
• Puzzle – If you have a string with an uneven burning rate that fully burns in one hour, how will you determine when 30 minutes have passed? Similarly, how can you measure 45 minutes using two such strings?

Always remember while giving answers explain each and everything in detail and give answers if you are damn sure about it. Before writing the code in interview discuss approach first, and while writing the code discuss with the interviewer as well and give him idea of what you are doing.

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Round 3: HR Round

• Type: Behavioral & Situational Questions
• Description: This round focused on teamwork and problem-solving abilities. The interviewer presented different scenarios and asked how I would handle them. A particularly interesting question was about the importance of modern vs. legacy software.

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4. Overall Experience & Tips

• Overall Experience: This was my second interview so I had that confindence and learnings from previous interview. The preparation journey was enjoyable, and the interview process was insightful.
• Key Topics to Prepare: DSA, OOP, DBMS, OS, CNS, Cloud Computing

Tips for Students:

• Treat interviews as discussions, not just Q&A sessions.
• Always ask questions and seek clarifications when needed.
• If stuck on a question, don’t hesitate to request a hint from the interviewer.
• Stay confident, and approach each question with a problem-solving mindset.

Verdict: ✅ Selected

Good Luck, and Remember: **Stay Confident! **