Application & Resume Screening Recruiters or hiring managers review your resume, portfolio, and skills to see if you match the role. HR/Recruiter Screening (Phone/Video Call) Short call (15–30 mins). Questions about your background, interests, availability, salary expectations. Technical/Skill Assessment Could be an online coding test, take-home assignment, or problem-solving quiz. Sometimes includes aptitude or reasoning questions. First Round Technical Interview Live coding or whiteboard problems. Questions on data structures, algorithms, or role-specific skills (e.g., React for frontend, Django for backend). Second Round / System Design / Advanced Skills For experienced roles: system design, architecture, scalability, databases, APIs, security, etc. For freshers: more DSA or project discussion. Managerial / Behavioral Round Soft skills, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving in real-world scenarios. STAR method (Situation–Task–Action–Result) is often expected in answers. Final HR/Offer Discussion Culture fit, benefits, salary negotiation. Timeline for onboarding is discussed.