NxtWave

Role: Technical Content Writing Intern

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: Not Specified

Interview Type: Internship, Remote

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 2 rounds

Topics Asked: Past work experience, communication skills, writing skills, MERN stack knowledge (required for the role), self-introduction, live article writing, explanation of writing choices.

Experience:

The candidate applied for a Technical Content Writing Intern position at NxtWave through LinkedIn, which required knowledge of the MERN stack and strong communication/writing skills.

Round 1: Telephonic Interview

After a week of applying, the candidate received a phone call from NxtWave HR. The HR asked simple questions about past work experience and the type of work done in previous organizations. The HR also informed the candidate that it was an onsite internship and the candidate agreed to the conditions.

Round 2: Final Interview (Live Assignment)

The candidate received an email for the final interview, which involved a live assignment. An hour before the interview, a Google Doc with basic topics was provided, and the candidate needed to write an article on one of the mentioned topics.

During the interview, the first question was a self-introduction. Following that, the interviewer instructed the candidate to write an engaging article of 600-800 words with proper headings and subheadings, ensuring it was free from technical jargon for a mass audience. The candidate noted down the points, chose a topic, and started sharing their screen. As the candidate wrote, they explained each heading and sometimes took suggestions from the interviewer, who also helped in making the article more engaging. After writing the entire article, the interviewer asked questions about specific word choices and their perceived benefit to readers, which the candidate answered.

Final Result:

The candidate was rejected. The feedback indicated that their writing speed was not good, they made mistakes, and lacked practice in such interviews, which affected their performance. They were told they were not ready for the opportunity but could reapply after some time.

Tips from the candidate: Mock interviews are very helpful (at least 2-3). Mention relevant skills in the resume tailored to the job description. Be confident, clarify doubts, and ask relevant questions. Prepare basic questions like self-introduction and previous work experience. Refer to similar interview experiences.