1. Application & Shortlisting You apply with your resume/CV (sometimes portfolio or cover letter too). Recruiters shortlist candidates based on skills, education, experience, or keywords in your resume. 2. Screening Round Usually a phone call with HR or a recruiter. Purpose: Confirm basic details (background, education, experience). Assess communication skills. Discuss role fit, salary expectations, and availability. 3. Aptitude/Online Test (if applicable) Common in fresher/entry-level or technical jobs. Can include: Aptitude & logical reasoning English/communication test Coding test (LeetCode-style problems, HackerRank, etc.) 4. Technical Interview(s) Conducted by engineers, team leads, or managers. Focus on problem-solving and technical expertise: Data structures, algorithms, system design (for software roles). Domain-specific knowledge (e.g., ML, DBMS, OS). Past projects/internships discussion. Sometimes live coding or whiteboard challenges.