The recruitment process for Intellicus began with a pooled placement drive, where students from multiple colleges participated. 🔹 Round 1 — Online Assessment The first stage was an online test covering a wide range of topics: Aptitude questions Language based problems (Java, C++, JavaScript, Pyton) Technical MCQs on core concepts SQL-based questions Out of approximately 200 students, only 18 were shortlisted from my college for the next round. 🔹 Round 2 — Technical Interviews Candidates had either 2 or 3 technical rounds depending on the panel. • Technical Round 1 Mostly SQL-focused Query writing and query optimization Discussion on projects mentioned in the resume Questions about database systems used Duration: 15–20 minutes This round was relatively straightforward and practical. • Technical Round 2 Conducted via Microsoft Teams with a senior engineer from their Indore office. Covered: SQL theory concepts (e.g., DELETE vs TRUNCATE) Discussion about internships Deep dive into academic projects Achievements and extra-curricular work This round was more conversational and lasted around 20 minutes. After the technical evaluations, 3 students were shortlisted overall: 2 for the Quality Engineer role 1 for the Data Engineer role — me 🔹 Round 3 — HR Interview The final stage was an HR discussion with the Head of HR. Topics included: Self-introduction Strengths & weaknesses Major achievements General personality-based questions This round lasted about 10 minutes. All three shortlisted candidates received offers, and I was selected for the Data Engineer role.