Communication is one of the most critical evaluation parameters in HCL interviews — not only for HR round, but also for technical rounds.
Here’s why:
HCL works with global clients across USA, UK, Europe, and APAC regions.
Engineers (even freshers) are expected to:
For this, clear and professional communication is necessary.
GETs work with senior engineers, testers, managers, and cross-functional teams.
Good communication ensures:
Even if you know technology very well, you should be able to explain it properly.
During the interview, communication shows:
Companies expect engineers to:
Good communication reflects maturity and professionalism.
HR evaluates whether you will represent HCL well in professional environments.
Good communication shows:
HCL evaluates multiple forms of communication, not only English speaking.
| Type of Communication | Where Interviewers Check It |
|---|---|
| Verbal Communication | Technical & HR interview (speaking style, clarity of answers) |
| Non-Verbal Communication | Body language, gestures, eye contact, posture |
| Listening Skills | When you understand the question fully before answering |
| Written Communication | Resume, emails after selection, aptitude test instructions |
| Professional Communication | Confidence, politeness, tone, corporate etiquette |
| Skill | Indicators |
|---|---|
| Clarity | Answers are not confusing or too long |
| Confidence | No unnecessary hesitation, stable voice |
| Structure | Answers follow a flow (Intro → Explanation → Example → Conclusion) |
| Relevance | Answers stay on topic without deviation |
| Vocabulary | No need for fancy English, simple and correct sentences are enough |
| Attitude | Respectful and positive tone |
| Scenario | Poor Communication | Good Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Self-intro | “Myself Akash from Pune and my hobbies playing cricket and I am hardworking.” | “My name is Akash. I’m from Pune. I’ve completed B.Tech in CSE. I have skills in Java and SQL, and I’ve worked on an e-commerce project. I’m eager to join HCL as a GET to build real-world solutions.” |
| Technical question | “Polymorphism means many forms.” | “Polymorphism means performing a task in multiple ways. In Java, it is mainly achieved through method overloading and overriding.” |
| HR question | “I don’t know.” | “I am not fully sure, but I believe… / Based on my understanding…” |
Use the STAR method:
| Step | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S | Situation |
| T | Task |
| A | Action |
| R | Result |
This gives a clear and professional answer.