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OOPS concepts Basic Python and Java conceptual questions A coding question in interview to solve infront of the interviewer - Find the last digit of a number which is formed by merging all the numbers in a given array (numbers in array are of string type)
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Programmer Analyst Trainee

Interviewed at Cognizant

3.6
Feb 18, 2026

OOPS concepts Basic Python and Java conceptual questions A coding question in interview to solve infront of the interviewer - Find the last digit of a number which is formed by merging all the numbers in a given array (numbers in array are of string type)

They mainly focused on my problem-solving and analytical thinking. I was asked to explain one of my projects in detail, discuss how I approached a data-driven problem, and walk through my reasoning step by step rather than just giving the final answer.
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Programmer Analyst Trainee

Interviewed at Cognizant

3.6
Jan 2, 2026

They mainly focused on my problem-solving and analytical thinking. I was asked to explain one of my projects in detail, discuss how I approached a data-driven problem, and walk through my reasoning step by step rather than just giving the final answer.

After my presentation during the questioning I had refered to Apple and its ability to show inovation without losing the appeal of simplicity and functionality - the interviewer stated that I obviously think that Apple is a pioneer for its sector, to which I replied yes, he then asked me what Barclays would need to do to be in that position - to which I replied that it already is! Went down pretty well, just showing the ability to be able to think on your feet comes across well, Im guessing because if you're going to be a manager one day its pretty essential!
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Degree Programmer Trainee

Interviewed at Barclays

4
Aug 30, 2014

After my presentation during the questioning I had refered to Apple and its ability to show inovation without losing the appeal of simplicity and functionality - the interviewer stated that I obviously think that Apple is a pioneer for its sector, to which I replied yes, he then asked me what Barclays would need to do to be in that position - to which I replied that it already is! Went down pretty well, just showing the ability to be able to think on your feet comes across well, Im guessing because if you're going to be a manager one day its pretty essential!

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