On-campus · Jun 2026
Software Engineer at ST Microelectronics
I, Karanveer Singh, belong to Ludhiana, studying at Thapar University, Patiala. I am pursuing a UG degree in Computer Science & Engineering I got an intern offer at STM and a FTE offer at Shell.
- Outcome
- Selected
- Rounds
- 1
- Format
- Virtual
- Panel
- Technical panel
What was the procedure of the placement that took place? (Shortlisting criteria, coding or aptitude test, number of interviews)
The whole process was consisting of only single round of interview. No written test was there, as we were shortlisted on the basis of our resume. Only single round of interview was there.
What was the difficulty level of the interview? (1- very easy, 10-very difficult)
As my interview was neither so difficult nor so easy so I will rate it as 5 to 6 as per difficulty level. We can call it intermediate. They haven’t gone in depth of any topic. You can say that they have checked only surfacial knowledge.
Tell us about the written/online test. (Aptitude, Coding, Test Platform, etc)
No written test was conducted as the shortlisting was done on the basis of the resume so I suggest the readers to have a strong resume and simultaneously, one should have in-depth knowledge of what he/she has mentioned in their respective resume.
What were the key factors of your selection?
If I would asked about the key factors I want to define in points which are as follows:- 1. Confidence- It is one of the very basic requirements. It helps us to concrete the success path. 2. Basic Knowledge of computer fundamentals. 3. Descent knowledge of DSA based concepts is essential even if you are not getting sufficient stuff in your curriculum. 4. Your resume should form a crystal clear image of the knowledge and potential you have. As far as STM is concerned, they send their own resume format. So, I suggest this to others as well that although u mention less but you should be clear with what you have mentioned.
According to you, what role do extracurricular activities as well as participation in societies play?
Yes, these such activities do play a vital role in your selection process. They help us to grow or to develop our communication skills, we learn team work too which help a lot to build our personality.
Were there any companies you got rejected from after appearing for their interview? If yes, then tell us about your rejection story and what do you think were the reasons for your rejection?
We all have to face rejection at some or other times. I must say that we must not over think about the rejection. I also faced 4 rejections. In some I reached to final round but couldn’t reach to final list. You must have to keep calm & confident. Around two to three hundred companies are coming to Thapar, so you will definitely get placed in one or other company.
