API Documentation
Generate Standard Questions API
This API endpoint creates an interview round / standard set of questions based on a job description (JD) and the interview round type
POST
https://apis.whitetable.ai/questions/init-round
Authentication
Authentication token that must be included in the request headers for authentication purposes. The client must securely store and manage this token, which is required to access protected API endpoints. The token should be sent in the following format:
token: <your-token-here>
Security Requirements:
The client is responsible for securely storing the token, using secure mechanisms (e.g., encrypted storage)
Do not hardcode or expose the token in client-side code or publicly accessible files
The server will return a 401 Unauthorized error if
The token is missing, expired, or invalid
The token does not meet the required policy for the requested resource
Body
noq
int
Required
Number of questions to be generated (max 20 per request)
jd
string
Required
A string containing the job description, which the API uses to create relevant questions
round_name
string
Required
A custom name assigned to the round for organizing and tracking purposes
round_type
enum
Required
Defines the focus of the interview round (see detailed explanations below)
Acceptable Values:
It determines the overall focus of the interview round. Each value corresponds to a different set of skills or areas of evaluation.
technical: Focuses on the technical expertise of the candidate, assessing their understanding of tools, technologies, or specific job-related knowledge
Use Case: Suitable for roles where technical proficiency is critical, such as marketing roles that require knowledge of data analytics or tools like Google Analytics
Example: How do you define key performance metrics for a marketing campaign?
deep_dive: Focuses on in-depth technical knowledge in specific areas. This round is meant to evaluate the candidate’s expertise and hands-on experience in particular tools, technologies, or strategies.
Use Case: For candidates expected to have specialized knowledge in tools like Salesforce or advanced SEO techniques
Example: Can you describe your approach to automating marketing tasks?
problem_solving: Tests the candidate's ability to approach and solve complex problems. This assesses critical thinking, analytical skills, and real-world decision-making abilities
Use Case: Roles where adaptability and problem-solving are key, such as in sales or business development
Example: Describe a time when you had to pivot a strategy to meet KPIs under tight constraints
non_technical: Focuses on soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities. It evaluates how the candidate handles non-technical responsibilities and interactions
Use Case: Used for roles where client communication or team collaboration is central, such as account management or sales roles
Example: How do you communicate technical details to non-technical clients?
pre_screening: A round designed to assess whether the candidate meets basic qualifications and fits the initial criteria for the job
Use Case: Useful in the early stages of recruitment to filter candidates based on minimal requirements
Example: Do you have experience managing email marketing campaigns?
cultural_fit: Assesses whether the candidate aligns with the company’s culture and values. Questions will probe into teamwork, adaptability, and how well the candidate will fit within the organizational culture
Use Case: Often used to assess potential hires for roles in dynamic or tightly-knit teams
Example: What work environment helps you thrive?
dsa: This round focuses on evaluating the candidate's knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms. Primarily used for technical roles like software development or data science
Use Case: Used when evaluating software engineers or data scientists
Example: Explain how you would optimize a given algorithm for faster performance
focus_area
enum
Optional
The focus_area parameter allows you to fine-tune the interview questions generated by the API. It narrows down the broader evaluation set defined by the round_type and focuses on specific areas of expertise
If not specified, the API will generate questions based on the default focus for the selected round_type. If specified, the focus area allows a deeper or more refined assessment in specific domains
Example of focus_area Values (Based on round_type):
For technical:
Analytics: Focus on data analysis skills
Output: How do you leverage data to adjust and improve a marketing campaign?
SEO: Focus on search engine optimization knowledge
Output: What are the main SEO techniques you use to boost website rankings?
Tool Proficiency: Focus on proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, or Salesforce
Output: How have you used Salesforce to manage client relationships?
For deep_dive:
Campaign Management: Focus on advanced knowledge in campaign management
Output: Describe how you plan, execute, and measure the success of a marketing campaign.
Customer Retention: Focus on strategies related to retaining customers
Output: How do you approach reducing churn rates?
For problem_solving:
Strategic Thinking: Focus on strategic problem-solving in real-world business contexts
Output: You’re launching a new product in a competitive market. How do you position it effectively?
Resource Management: Focus on managing resources efficiently to solve problems.
Output: How would you allocate a small marketing budget across multiple channels?
{}"noq": "{NUMBER_OF_QUESTIONS}","jd": "{JOB_DESCRIPTION}","round_name": "{ROUND_NAME}","round_type": "{ROUND_TYPE}","focus_area": "{FOCUS_AREA}"
Sample Request
cURL
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curl -X POST https://apis.whitetable.ai/questions/init-round-H 'token: {AUTH_TOKEN}'-H 'Content-Type: application/json'-d {"noq":"{NUMBER_OF_QUESTIONS}","jd":"{JOB_DESCRIPTION}","round_name":"{ROUND_NAME}","round_type":"{ROUND_TYPE}","focus_area":"{FOCUS_AREA}"}
Sample Response
CONTENT TYPEapplication/json
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{}"roundDetails":{,}"noq": 10,"jd": "Dream Game Studios is a game developer and publisher building console-quality realistic mobile games of international standards from India.. . . The company is a division of Dream Sports, which has been featured as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the Great Place to Work Institute for four consecutive years, with brands such as Dream11, FanCode, DreamSetGo, and Dream Foundation in its portfolio.. . . Founded by India's gaming industry veterans credited with multiple international award-winning games, Dream Game Studios' mission is to reach the hearts of players through deeply engaging, visually stunning, and technically outstanding games.. . . For more information: https://www.dreamgamestudios.in/. . . Your Role:. . . Developing distributed and resilient back-end systems and solutions that will service millions of users. Ensure security, performance and scalability of services. Owning end to end responsibility of develop/deploy phases. Monitoring for the services used and deployed by the team. Collaborating with the gameplay and production team. . . Must Have:. . . 2+ years experience in writing code in a high-level programming language like: Java. Good knowledge of server architecture with high load and multiple concurrent users. Good knowledge of design patterns, algorithms, and data structures. Hands-on experience working with web frameworks, RESTful APIs, and relational and/or NoSQL databases. . . Good to Have:. . . Prior experience with Agile Methodologies. Experience in Gaming Industry. Passion for making and playing games. . . Dream Sports is India’s leading sports technology company with 250 million users, housing brands such as Dream11 , the world’s largest fantasy sports platform, FanCode , India’s digital sports destination, and DreamSetGo , a sports experiences platform. Dream Sports is based in Mumbai and has a workforce of close to 1,000 ‘Sportans’. Founded in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, Dream Sports’ vision is to ‘Make Sports Better’ for fans through the confluence of sports and technology.. ","round_type": "technical","interview_round_name": "Round-1","focus_area": "Focus on fundamental knowledge","standard_questions":[]"What are the advantages and disadvantages of using relational databases like MySQL versus NoSQL databases like MongoDB in a high-load gaming environment?","Describe the key principles of RESTful API design and explain how they contribute to building scalable and maintainable backend systems.","Explain the concept of a load balancer and its role in ensuring high availability and scalability in a distributed system.","Imagine you are designing a user authentication system for a mobile game with millions of users. Describe the steps you would take to ensure security, scalability, and a smooth user experience.","You need to implement a new feature in an existing API endpoint that retrieves player statistics. How would you design the API endpoint to ensure backward compatibility while accommodating the new data?","Imagine you need to design a matchmaking system for a mobile game with millions of concurrent users. How would you optimize the system to minimize waiting times while ensuring fair and balanced matches? Discuss the data structures and algorithms you would employ.","Describe how you would design a system to handle real-time game events (like player actions, game state updates) from millions of users. Consider factors like scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency.","Explain the trade-offs between using a relational database like PostgreSQL and a NoSQL database like Cassandra for storing player data in a mobile game. When would you choose one over the other?","Design a RESTful API for a game leaderboard system. Detail the endpoints, HTTP methods, request/response formats, and any considerations for handling high traffic volume.","Imagine you're working on a critical feature for a new game launch, and you discover a design flaw in another team's work that could significantly impact the user experience. However, addressing this flaw would require delaying the launch. How would you approach this situation, balancing the need for teamwork, timely delivery, and product quality?""_id": "673ec821333a14f97828dcaa","createdAt": "2024-11-21T05:41:53.555Z","updatedAt": "2024-11-21T05:41:53.555Z","__v": 0