Selection Process: The steps a company uses to choose candidates, such as an online test, coding round, technical interview and HR interview.
Example
The selection process is: aptitude test, coding assessment, technical interview, then HR round.
Why Selection Process matters for IT interns
Knowing the rounds in advance tells you exactly what to prepare for and in what order.
Where you will hear it
You will come across this term while searching for internships, reading offers, and talking to recruiters or your college placement cell. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Selection Process?
The steps a company uses to choose candidates, such as an online test, coding round, technical interview and HR interview.
What is an example of Selection Process?
The selection process is: aptitude test, coding assessment, technical interview, then HR round.
Why does Selection Process matter for IT interns?
Knowing the rounds in advance tells you exactly what to prepare for and in what order.
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About the author
Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.