Experience Sharing: TCS Elevate Wings 1 April DCA Interview

Understanding the interview process is crucial for clearing off-toff or on-site placements. While the DCA selection rate is around 85%, the interview experience can vary considerably. In this article, we will share a detailed account of a recent DCA interview experience at TCS Elevate Wings on 1st April, shedding light on the methodology and observations.

Overview of the DCA Interview Process

The Digital Capability Assessment (DCA) often serves as a stepping stone for aspirants. However, it's essential to understand that the overall selection rate for the interview is high, estimated around 85%. It's important to note that as of the time of writing, the actual DCA and interview processes may evolve, and candidates are recommended to refer to the latest updates and guidelines from TCS.

Interview Process: A Reality Check

My experience with the DCA interview will provide a candid view of the interview experience at TCS. The interviewer's attitude and behavior can significantly impact the interview dynamics. Here are the incidents and observations from my experience:

Late Joiner and Disengaged Interviewer

In my interview, the interviewer was around 20 minutes late, citing a meeting as the reason. Upon his arrival, he asked me to turn on the webcam while he himself retained the webcam switched off. This behavior was disappointing as it was a two-way communication. It is a missed opportunity as his presence would have facilitated a more engaging dialogue.

Question and Answer Sequence

The questions posed during the interview were as follows:

Q1. Tell me about your experience in digital. Q2. What are your current roles and responsibilities? Q3. What are the technologies you are currently working on? Q4. What other technologies do you have experience in? Q5. Why did you choose Python? Q6. Can you tell me about masking and parse indexing in Python? (I had no knowledge about it.) Q7. Write a code to print numbers greater than 10 in an array. Q8. Have you participated in any hackathons? Q9. Do you have any relevant certifications? Q10. What value have you added to the project to benefit the customer? Q11. What are your future goals? Will you be switching from TCS?

The interview continued for approximately 20 minutes, after which I received a confirmation for selection.

Feedback and Expectations

Post-interview, I asked the interviewer for feedback to improve my skills. However, the interviewer refused, stating that he would directly submit the feedback to HR. This response did not align with the expectations of a constructive feedback session, and it was an indication of the interview process's challenges.

Comparison with Other Experiences

Conversations with friends who recently underwent interviews in the TCS Elevate Wings ecosystem provided valuable insights. Here's a summary of their experiences:

Experience 1: Interviewee A

Interview Time: Half an hour
Technical Questions: Yes, a lot. Specific questions related to AWS, projects based on AWS and Python machine learning, technical questions related to those experiences.
HR or Managerial Questions: Yes, discussion about the team leader (ISI manager) and the chief operating officer (COO).
T-Factor: No questions.

Experience 2: Interviewee B

Interview Time: One hour
Technical Questions: Yes, quite technical. Questions on previous roles and responsibilities, projects at the current company, and a case study about a cloud project.
HR or Managerial Questions: Yes, similar to Experience 1, questions about team structure and leadership.

Both of these experiences highlight that while technical knowledge and project experience are crucial, the interview may also involve HR and managerial questions. It's evident that a well-rounded set of skills is required for a successful interview at TCS Elevate Wings.

Final Thoughts

Based on my personal experience and insights from my friends, it's clear that the TCS Elevate Wings DCA interview can vary widely. While the technical preparation is essential, the experience and demeanor during the interview play a significant role. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic and multifaceted interview process.

Hope this helps. Best of luck to all the aspirants!

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