1564. Which hackathons have you participated in?

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Can you share with me your experiences with hackathons, including which ones you have participated in, what roles you played, and what you learned from them?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Technical skills : Shows the candidate's hands-on experience with coding, programming, and problem-solving in a competitive setting.

  • 2. Teamwork : Indicates how well you work in a team, given that hackathons often require collaboration among team members.

  • 3. Innovation : Reflects your ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions under time constraints.

  • 4. Time management : Demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively and deliver a project within a limited timeframe.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing practical experience : To determine your level of hands-on, practical experience in a field relevant to the role you're applying for.

  • 2. Understanding of collaborative environments : To gauge your ability to work collaboratively on a software project in a team setting.

  • 3. Evaluating problem-solving abilities : To understand your approach to solving real-world problems with technology.

  • 4. Learning about initiative : To judge your proactivity and willingness to engage in self-improvement and professional development activities.


Hints
  • 1. Mention diverse hackathons : Talk about different hackathons you've attended to show the breadth of your experience.

  • 2. Highlight your role : Clearly explain the part you played in each hackathon, focusing on leadership or crucial contributions.

  • 3. Discuss learnings and outcomes : Share what you learned from the experience, any recognition you received, and how it has helped your growth.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Technical Skills
Roles: 
Software Engineer(Internship)
Intern
Companies: 
Microsoft
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