Nokia Campus Placement Process and topics

Nokia Campus Placement Process and topics


Nokia as we all know is a leader into the arenas of network infrastructure; location based technologies and advanced technologies. Nokia is a company which has its roots in Espoo, Finland and gradually spread their wings in all over the world. Recently Nokia has merged with Microsoft and has agreed to sell all of its devices and services business to Microsoft.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks in their graduation to be able to apply for a position in Nokia. Students from Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication streams are preferred as suitable candidates. Students who also hold a degree in Master of Computer Applications, Master of Science in SE/ CS/IS/ IT/ CT are also eligible to apply for a job in Nokia. Candidates who have good communication skills and have completed their graduation in a full time course are preferred in Nokia.

The selection procedure of Nokia consists of a screening test, written test and interview rounds. Before the written test is started, there is a screening test conducted. The screening test includes questions to analyse the quantitative aptitude and technical knowledge of the candidate. Once this is done the candidates are then preceded towards the written test which is for 2 hours. The written test consists of a total 100 questions. The 100 questions are further divided equally between two sections, i.e. quantitative aptitude and technical/ academic questions. Based on the composite score of the screening test and written test the candidates will be taken ahead to the interview rounds.

The questions in the written test from the quantitative aptitude section are covered from topics like:

• Simple &Compound Interest
• Coding – Decoding
• Simplifications
• Relationships

The technical section questions cover the topics:

• Operating Systems
• Fundamental Concepts of Networks
• Electronic Devices
• Electronic Circuits
• Analog and digital communication
• Field and Waves
• Antenna and wave Propagation
• Computer Networks
• Linear Integrated Circuits
• Basic Semi – Conductor

Once the candidates clear the screening test and the written exam round, they are then eligible for the Technical round of interview. The technical interview round is held for 30 – 45 minutes. The Manager evaluates the technical knowledge, communication skills and the attitude of the candidate in this round. The focus in this round is on computers and latest trends in the IT, communication and networking industry. Projects taken up by students in their academics are also a discussion topic in this round.

Once the candidate clears the technical interview round he is then taken forward towards the HR Interview round. The sole purpose of this round is for the manager to be able to analyse the interpersonal skills and problem solving skills. The questions in this round focus on educational and personal background of the candidate, likes and interests, hobbies, why do you want to join the company, etc.
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