Cygnet Interview Questions
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Coding
So there were 2 rounds total. The first one was focused on core Java and Spring Boot concepts, including some practical Java class questions about OOPs, how Spring Security works internally, and a coding question using the Stream API. The second round involved developing an application to display bowling scores, and they gave me the rules in a PDF.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you build an application that displays bowling scores, given the rules in the PDF?
- Standard Java and Spring Boot questions
- OOPs practical Java class questions
Cygnet
Support Worker
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had a Zoom interview with the manager and possibly a social worker. The questions were tough and probing. It's important to show common sense, initiative, and how you can use your past work and personal experiences to answer. Make sure to elaborate on your answers instead of giving brief responses. A positive and bubbly personality is key, and demonstrating empathy and compassion is essential for this role. I'm really looking forward to starting!
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance from your life where you exceeded expectations to help someone?
Cygnet
Assistant Psychologist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an interview with two psychologists, they split the questions between them. They were mindful of my interview anxiety and made an effort to make me feel more comfortable. They also tried to help me to do my best by asking guiding questions. At the end, I had the chance to go back over questions so I could add more detail. The interview was formal. They asked about eight questions in total. I interviewed over a year ago so I can't recall all of them, but I'll share the ones I remember!
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What factors would you take into account when conducting a risk assessment?
- Can you share two of your strengths and one weakness?
- What is your motivation for applying to this position?
Cygnet
Graphic Designer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The recruiter called me quickly and offered an interview for the same day or the next, which was a bit rushed but I took it because the job sounded cool. After the interview, I got a design brief for a cover page, first page, and info page for their annual calendar. I also filled out a long form for the next part, with questions about my past jobs and some personal stuff. Sadly, after I sent in the design task, I heard nothing back, and my emails were ignored. I eventually had to call the recruiter to find out they'd gone with someone else. The total lack of communication was really unprofessional and makes me wonder about their company values and how they treat people's time. So, yeah, bad experience.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
- What motivated you to apply for this particular position?
- Could you elaborate on your experience and your design process?
Cygnet Interview Questions
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Read report →“Could you build an application that displays bowling scores, given the rules in the PDF?”
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