Knowledge is Power: My journey of grabbing a job at HCL Technologies

HCL Technologies is a cutting edge worldwide innovation organization that helps enterprises revamp their organizations for the computer age. Their innovative products, administrations and institutions are based on years of dedication with a widely acclaimed administrative reasoning, a solid culture of creativity and risk-taking, and a tenacious focus on client connections. My journey of getting a job at HCL Technologies was full of ups an downs but nevertheless a rewarding experience.

What is the selection process for a job at HCL Technologies?

The selection process for getting a job at HCL Technologies had the following components:

Quantitative and Aptitude Test

Interviews

The selection process is quite rigorous. It started with a quantitative and aptitude test which tested our reasoning ability. Then there were two to three rounds of personal interviews that tested our mettle.

My role at HCL Technologies was that of a Business Analyst. I had researched a lot about the role offered. So, I had a basic understanding of what I was required to do. I also worked a lot on my Technical skills as this was a key part of the job. General knowledge is a must if you want this job. Reading newspapers, magazines and books can really up your ante.

What were the key points of the selection procedure?

There was no Group Discussion for my profile but the preliminary round was all about the technical part of the role and how I would be able to integrate the technical and the management part together. I had prepared well for this and hence found no difficulty in getting to the next round.

The interviews were quite nerve-wracking for me at the beginning. I had a lot of questions directed on my personality and skills. But once I settled in, I slowly got into my groove. By the time I reached the final round of the interview, I had gained a lot of confidence. I could steer the interview in the direction that I wanted. It was a good experience. I learnt that being calm and confident is the key to cracking an interview. The salary was non-negotiable but the work experience that I got during my job at HCL Technologies was unmatched.

Harsha Bharadwaj - Shiv Nadar University

(Batch 2017 - 2019)

Works as a Business Analyst at HCL Technologies. A native of Chennai, he loves traveling and hence never stayed in one place. An engineer to begin with, he moved on to do his MBA from Shiv Nadar University. He describes himself as a free-spirited person who enjoys being outdoors.