Mock Interview Transcript - Q&A; Format
This is a sample mock interview covering introductory, HR, behavioral, and technical questions.
You can read both parts (Interviewer and Candidate) aloud to practice your communication skills.
Interviewer: Good morning, could you please introduce yourself?
Candidate: Good morning. My name is Rajdeep Ganguly. I recently completed my degree in
Computer Science and have been working on several projects involving React.js, Node.js, and data
structures. I am passionate about problem-solving and building efficient, user-friendly applications.
Interviewer: Why do you want to work for our company?
Candidate: I admire your company's commitment to innovation and your strong focus on solving
real-world problems with technology. I believe my skills align with your mission, and I can contribute
to delivering impactful solutions.
Interviewer: Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
Candidate: In my final year, I worked on a geolocation-based attendance tracking mobile
application. The biggest challenge was integrating accurate geofencing to ensure reliable check-in
and check-out logs. I overcame it by using optimized location APIs and implementing fallback
methods for areas with low GPS coverage.
Interviewer: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Candidate: My strengths include problem-solving, quick learning, and adaptability. I stay calm
under pressure and focus on finding solutions. As for weaknesses, I sometimes take on too many
tasks at once, so I have been working on prioritization and time management.
Interviewer: What is the difference between an array and a linked list?
Candidate: An array is a collection of elements stored in contiguous memory locations, allowing
constant-time access by index, but resizing is costly. A linked list stores elements in nodes
connected via pointers, which allows dynamic memory allocation and easy insertion/deletion, but
access time is linear.
Interviewer: Can you explain the concept of REST API?
Candidate: A REST API follows the Representational State Transfer architecture, where resources
are identified by URLs and manipulated using HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.
It is stateless, meaning each request contains all necessary information without relying on
server-side sessions.
Interviewer: What would you do if you had to work with a difficult team member?
Candidate: I would try to understand their perspective first, maintain open communication, and
focus on the shared goal. If the issue persists, I would discuss it privately and, if needed, involve a
team lead to ensure project progress.
Interviewer: Do you have any questions for us?
Candidate: Yes, I would like to know more about the kind of projects I would be working on in the
first six months and how success is measured in this role.
Self-Reflection & Feedback Notes:
After practicing this interview aloud, note down: 1. Words or phrases where you hesitated. 2.
Sentences that could be made clearer. 3. Any filler words you used (like 'um', 'uh', 'you know'). 4.
Eye contact and body language (if practicing with a mirror or partner).
