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The Purchase Order cycle involves creating, approving, and processing orders for goods or services.
1. Requisition: A department identifies a need and submits a purchase requisition.
2. Approval: The requisition is reviewed and approved by the necessary authority.
3. PO Creation: A Purchase Order is generated, detailing the items, quantities, and prices.
4. PO Dispatch: The PO is sent to the supplier to confirm the or...
Barclays values integrity, respect, service, excellence, and stewardship, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Integrity: Barclays emphasizes honesty and transparency in all dealings, ensuring trust with clients and stakeholders.
Respect: The organization promotes a culture of respect, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment.
Service: A commitment to serving clients and com...
The cyber kill chain is a model that outlines the stages of a cyber attack, helping to identify and mitigate threats.
1. Reconnaissance: Attackers gather information about the target, such as IP addresses and employee details.
2. Weaponization: Creating a malicious payload, like a virus or exploit, to deliver to the target.
3. Delivery: Transmitting the weapon to the target, often via phishing emails or malicious lin...
Social engineering manipulates individuals to divulge confidential information, often exploiting human psychology.
Educate employees about common social engineering tactics, such as phishing emails.
Implement multi-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security.
Conduct regular security awareness training and simulations to test employee responses.
Establish clear protocols for verifying identities before sha...
Sample workpapers are essential documents that support audit findings and conclusions, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Clarity: Workpapers should be clear and easy to understand, e.g., using headings and bullet points.
Completeness: All relevant information must be included, such as supporting documents and calculations.
Accuracy: Data and figures must be correct, e.g., verifying numbers against source documents.
Tra...
I seek to switch roles to leverage my skills in AML analysis and contribute to a more impactful organization.
Desire for professional growth: I want to expand my expertise in AML regulations and compliance.
Alignment with career goals: This role aligns with my long-term ambition to specialize in financial crime prevention.
Interest in the organization's mission: I admire your commitment to integrity and transparency ...
FP&A involves budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial performance to support strategic decision-making.
Budgeting: Creating financial plans for future periods, e.g., annual budgets for departments.
Forecasting: Predicting future financial outcomes based on historical data, e.g., sales forecasts.
Variance Analysis: Comparing actual results to budgeted figures to identify discrepancies and areas for improve...
AML KYC stands for Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer. It is a set of regulations and procedures designed to prevent financial crimes.
AML KYC involves verifying the identity of customers and assessing their risk of money laundering or terrorist financing.
It requires collecting information such as identification documents, proof of address, and source of funds.
Financial institutions use AML KYC processes ...
Static in Java is a keyword used to create variables and methods that belong to the class itself, rather than instances of the class.
Static variables are shared among all instances of a class.
Static methods can be called without creating an instance of the class.
Static blocks are used to initialize static variables.
Example: public class MyClass { static int count = 0; }
Sort an array that has been rotated at some pivot point.
Find the pivot point where the array is rotated.
Split the array into two subarrays based on the pivot point.
Sort each subarray individually.
Merge the sorted subarrays back together to get the final sorted array.
Barclays Interview Experiences
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I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Questionnaire
4 Questions
- Q1. Explain the background process that takes place during an atm transaction
- Q2. Cut cake into 8 pieces .You can use knife 3 times only
- Q3. A shot fired from a gun pointing towards a tree full of birds. All birds left except one. Why ?
- Q4. Explain projects which you made in college?
- Ans.
Developed a web-based attendance management system and a mobile app for event management.
Created a database schema and implemented CRUD operations using PHP and MySQL.
Designed the user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking in the mobile app.
Implemented push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging.
Collaborated with a team of four to complete the projects within t...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The question paper was a mix of aptitude, programming of c++ java , sql and reasoning.
There was negative marking set for each questions.
Tips: Attempt that portion first in which you are really confident.
Dont try to attempt all questions , as negative marking plays big role.
Duration: 60 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As Barclays is a bank , so this kind of question is obvious.
Be prepared for technical process that takes place in a usual banking domain.
Also , any type of question whether reasoning based or technical can be asked.
Tips: Be confident. Try to tell everything in a straight manner.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: You can put humour while answering as this shows your positivity.
There can be many reason for this like birds ia dead , bird is deaf , bird is of plastic. You can choose whatever hit into your mind.
Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Explaining the thing in which you already have knowledge is a plus point.
But make sure you have complete knowledge of your college project as they can ask as many questions as possible because your project is the main thing which can extend your interview time.
Skills: Common Sense, Presence Of Mind, Positive Thinking, Ability To Deliver On A Project, C Programming
College Name: UPTU
Motivation: As it is a product based company , so chances of growth is good and pay scale is better.
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
They had given 10 MCQs questions based on OOPs(Java), 2 MCQs on SQL, 1 SQL Query to run and 1 DSA question to code based on Strings, so overall 14 question. Difficulty level was easy to Medium.
(7 Questions)
- Q1. Explain the time complexity of different sorting algorithms.
- Ans.
Sorting algorithms have different time complexities based on their implementation and efficiency.
Bubble Sort: O(n^2) - compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.
Merge Sort: O(n log n) - divides the array into two halves, sorts them, and then merges them.
Quick Sort: O(n log n) - picks a pivot element and partitions the array around the pivot.
Heap Sort: O(n log n) - builds a max heap and re...
- Q2. Usage of Hashmaps and Dictionaries
- Ans.
Hashmaps and dictionaries are data structures used to store key-value pairs for efficient retrieval and storage.
Hashmaps and dictionaries are commonly used in programming to store and retrieve data based on a unique key.
They offer fast lookup times, typically O(1) on average, making them ideal for scenarios where quick access to data is required.
Examples of using hashmaps include storing user information with a unique ...
- Q3. Explain 4 pillars of OOPs (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance and polymorphism)
- Ans.
OOPs pillars are Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism.
Abstraction: Hides complex implementation details and only shows necessary features. Example: Car dashboard displaying speed without showing internal engine details.
Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit. Example: Class in Java encapsulates data members and member functions.
Inheritance: Allows a new ...
- Q4. Explain JOINS(Inner join, LEFT Join etc)
- Ans.
JOINS are used in SQL to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.
Inner Join: Returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.
LEFT Join: Returns all rows from the left table, and the matched rows from the right table.
RIGHT Join: Returns all rows from the right table, and the matched rows from the left table.
FULL Join: Returns rows when there is a match in one of the table...
- Q5. Why Barclays? What do you think we do?
- Ans.
Barclays is a global financial services company with a focus on innovation and technology.
Barclays is a leading global bank with a strong presence in the financial services industry.
Barclays is known for its commitment to innovation and technology in the financial sector.
Barclays offers a wide range of services including banking, investment management, and wealth management.
Barclays has a strong reputation for providin...
- Q6. How do you manage stress and prepare yourself to work under tight deadlines? Can you describe a situation from the past where you faced a similar challenge and how you handled it?
- Ans.
I manage stress by prioritizing tasks, breaking them down into smaller steps, and seeking help when needed.
Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance
Break down tasks into smaller, manageable steps
Seek help from team members or mentors when feeling overwhelmed
Practice time management and set realistic goals
- Q7. Asked a few questions on the projects I mentioned in my resume.
Interview Preparation Tips
- OOPS
- Java
- SQL
- Database Management
- DSA
- Arrays
- Strings
- Stacks
- Sorting algorithms
Skills evaluated in this interview
(1 Question)
- Q1. Oops concepts and useless questions
(1 Question)
- Q1. Application related
(1 Question)
- Q1. Company related
(1 Question)
- Q1. Salary expectation
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. What is confidence interval of an estimator?
- Ans.
Confidence interval of an estimator is a range of values that is likely to contain the true value of the parameter being estimated.
Confidence interval provides a range of values within which we are confident the true parameter value lies.
It is calculated based on the sample data and the desired level of confidence.
For example, a 95% confidence interval for the mean weight of a population would be a range of values with...
- Q2. How logistic regression works for multiple class classification?
- Ans.
Logistic regression works by calculating the probability of each class and assigning the observation to the class with the highest probability.
Logistic regression calculates the probability of each class using the logistic function.
The model then assigns the observation to the class with the highest probability.
It is commonly used for binary classification, but can be extended to multiple classes using techniques like ...
- Q3. How do you deal with missing values in a data?
- Ans.
I handle missing values by identifying them, deciding on a strategy (imputation or deletion), and documenting the process.
Identify missing values by checking for null values or using descriptive statistics.
Decide on a strategy for handling missing values such as imputation (mean, median, mode) or deletion (row or column).
Document the process of handling missing values to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Interview Preparation Tips
Skills evaluated in this interview
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Pyhon Questions with code analysis
- Q2. Project related questions and responsibility
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Scenario based questions to see the behaviour
- Q2. Achievement in the past
- Ans.
Led a team to increase sales by 20% in one year through strategic marketing campaigns
Developed and implemented targeted marketing strategies
Analyzed market trends and customer preferences to tailor campaigns
Collaborated with sales team to align marketing efforts with sales goals
Interview Preparation Tips
Mcq+coding which are medium level questions
(3 Questions)
- Q1. Multiple inheritance allowed in java?
- Ans.
No, multiple inheritance is not allowed in Java.
Java does not support multiple inheritance for classes to avoid the diamond problem.
However, multiple inheritance is allowed for interfaces in Java.
Example: class A extends B, C is not allowed, but interface X extends Y, Z is allowed.
- Q2. Diff btw static and final
- Ans.
Static is used to define class-level variables and methods, while final is used to define constants and prevent inheritance or modification.
Static variables and methods belong to the class itself, while final variables cannot be changed once initialized.
Static members can be accessed without creating an instance of the class, while final members must be accessed through an instance.
Static variables are shared among all...
- Q3. What is data encapsulation?
- Ans.
Data encapsulation is the concept of bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit, known as a class.
Encapsulation hides the internal state of an object and only exposes the necessary functionalities through methods.
It helps in achieving data abstraction and information hiding.
Example: A class 'Car' encapsulates data like speed, color, and methods like accelerate() and brake().
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a passionate software developer with experience in Java, Python, and web development.
Experienced in Java, Python, and web development technologies
Strong problem-solving skills
Team player with excellent communication skills
- Q2. What are company core values
- Ans.
Company core values are the fundamental beliefs that guide the behavior and decisions of employees.
Integrity - acting with honesty and transparency in all dealings
Innovation - constantly seeking new and better ways to solve problems
Customer focus - prioritizing the needs and satisfaction of customers
Teamwork - collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals
Skills evaluated in this interview
(1 Question)
- Q1. What is static in Java?
- Ans.
Static in Java is a keyword used to create variables and methods that belong to the class itself, rather than instances of the class.
Static variables are shared among all instances of a class.
Static methods can be called without creating an instance of the class.
Static blocks are used to initialize static variables.
Example: public class MyClass { static int count = 0; }
Selected
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell about your experience
- Ans.
I have 5 years of experience in recruiting for various industries, specializing in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
Recruited for tech, healthcare, and finance industries
Conducted behavioral interviews to assess candidate fit
Managed end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to offer stage
- Q2. Describe your roles and responsibilities in your last organisations
- Ans.
Managed end-to-end recruitment process, conducted interviews, sourced candidates, and collaborated with hiring managers.
Managed full-cycle recruitment process
Conducted interviews and assessments
Sourced candidates through various channels
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and requirements
Interview Preparation Tips
Confidence
Explain more during the interview process
ATS Knowledge
I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.
(3 Questions)
- Q1. How prices and yields of bond work? Focusing on Fed fund rate.
- Ans.
Bond prices and yields have an inverse relationship, affected by the Fed fund rate.
Bond prices and yields have an inverse relationship - when bond prices go up, yields go down, and vice versa.
The Fed fund rate influences bond prices and yields - when the Fed fund rate increases, bond prices decrease and yields increase.
Investors monitor the Fed fund rate to predict bond market movements and make investment decisions ac...
- Q2. How is future rate/ forward calculated? Focusing in INR
- Ans.
Future rates/forwards are calculated based on interest rate differentials between two currencies.
Future rates are calculated using the interest rate differentials between the two currencies involved.
For example, if the interest rate in India (INR) is 5% and in the US (USD) is 2%, the forward rate would be calculated based on this difference.
The formula for calculating the forward rate involves the spot rate, interest r...
- Q3. What will happen to emerging market currency if Donald Trump were to win election?
- Ans.
Emerging market currencies may experience volatility if Donald Trump wins election.
Emerging market currencies could weaken due to uncertainty and potential trade conflicts under Trump's administration
Investors may seek safe-haven assets like the US dollar, leading to further depreciation of emerging market currencies
Countries with high exposure to US trade policies, such as Mexico and China, may see their currencies pa...
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about you experience as a data engineer
- Q2. In depth technical discussion about projects
Selected
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
DSA - strings, arrays.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Frequency of elements in array.
- Ans.
Count the frequency of elements in an array of strings.
Iterate through the array and use a hashmap to store the frequency of each element.
If the element is already in the hashmap, increment its count. Otherwise, add it to the hashmap with a count of 1.
Return the hashmap containing the frequencies of each element.
- Q2. Transpose of a matrix
- Ans.
Transpose of a matrix is obtained by swapping rows with columns.
Transpose of a matrix can be obtained by swapping rows with columns.
The transpose of an m x n matrix will be an n x m matrix.
For example, if A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]], then the transpose of A will be [[1, 3], [2, 4]].
- Q3. SQL Join Queries
- Q4. Many questions on projects.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. What would you do when unexpected crash happens to your project.
- Ans.
I would analyze the crash logs, identify the root cause, fix the issue, and implement preventive measures.
Analyze crash logs to understand the error
Identify the root cause of the crash
Fix the issue by debugging and troubleshooting
Implement preventive measures to avoid future crashes
- Q2. How will you handle harsh behaviour of colleagues.
- Ans.
I will address the issue directly with the colleague, seek guidance from a mentor or HR, and focus on maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Address the behavior directly with the colleague in a calm and professional manner
Seek guidance from a mentor or HR if necessary
Focus on maintaining a positive and professional attitude in the workplace
- Q3. What was the biggest challenge in your project?
- Ans.
The biggest challenge in my project was integrating multiple APIs with different data formats and authentication methods.
Understanding and implementing various API documentation
Handling different data formats and structures
Dealing with different authentication methods
Ensuring seamless communication between APIs
- Q4. How did you overcome those challenges?
- Ans.
I overcame challenges by seeking help from mentors, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and staying persistent.
Sought guidance from mentors or experienced colleagues
Broke down tasks into smaller, manageable steps
Stayed persistent and focused on finding solutions
Learned from failures and used them as opportunities for growth
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