SMU SIS Interview Tips

[zoahix]

Hi All!

I'm having my interview next week!

I heard that this year's interview is different from previous years (E.g. Got a part on programming)

Any tips from those that went for the interview already?

P.S. Mind sharing what estimation questions y'all got?

 

[Revalina]

Hi All!

I'm having my interview next week!

I heard that this year's interview is different from previous years (E.g. Got a part on programming)

Any tips from those that went for the interview already?

P.S. Mind sharing what estimation questions y'all got?

Just follow the details in the email can already.

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[Thegyoza]

Hi All!

I'm having my interview next week!

I heard that this year's interview is different from previous years (E.g. Got a part on programming)

Any tips from those that went for the interview already?

P.S. Mind sharing what estimation questions y'all got?

1) Practice and remember how to use the repeat function.

2) You will get a sample estimation question and the correct answer before answering the estimation question. Answer your estimation question with the same logic flow and draw to support your answer if required.

 

[Qosmix]

My opinion is that its better to get used to the if and while function.

You can do the basic images that they ask of you using repeat functions and basic movements and pick/putbeeper commands, but using while and if function will make your code look much shorter and more organized IMO.

 

[zoahix]

1) Practice and remember how to use the repeat function.

2) You will get a sample estimation question and the correct answer before answering the estimation question. Answer your estimation question with the same logic flow and draw to support your answer if required.

My opinion is that its better to get used to the if and while function.

You can do the basic images that they ask of you using repeat functions and basic movements and pick/putbeeper commands, but using while and if function will make your code look much shorter and more organized IMO.

Thanks for the tips! Will start brushing up on my programming!

 

[ohgnod]

In the waiting room, the seniors will let you read through an example of the estimation questions first. Then you will be given 5 mins (i think?) to complete the actual question.

Do it in a step-by-step manner, make sure that it's easy for the interviewer to interpret. AND REMEMBER WHAT YOU WROTE, or just write bigger so you can see your answer from your end of the table when they are reviewing it. As long as it's logical, you will be fine. Never do the direct method e.g. I estimate 10000 transactions in a day, then i x2 to calculate the total for the weekend. Keep asking yourself why, why and why.

My question was about the number of Paypal transactions in a weekend. I used the the number of Paypal partners/merchants to start my calculation, and they interviewers asked why. So please be prepared.

The programming part was pretty okay for me. I only managed to complete unit 8.5 for the karel tutorial and was able to complete the test. Use if or while function as much as possible (try to simplify your code).

The rest of the interview was the usual stuff. No worries if you get lesser air time than the other interviewee/if the other interviewee got a more interesting life story than you.

And if IS is not your first choice, you will be questioned, so be prepared.

Oh and prepare a few good questions to ask for the FAQ. And that should be all. The IS interview was one of the easiest/laid-back interview I've been to, and I really enjoyed the whole 15 mins.

All the best!